In order to Choose the best river destinations when you rent a boat without a permit, you have to take into account the tastes and interests of each traveler.
On the one hand, it is very different to take a river cruise in family to do it in couple or in Group of friends. Likewise, it is different to travel as a family with small children or with teenagers.
Let's see, then, which destinations are best depending on who rents the boat without permission.
Best river destinations for families
The Children can travel on board a ship without permission from any ageEven babies travel on these boats.
Also the old people – with or without reduced mobility – have options to navigate. It's all a matter of choosing the boat that best suits you and the best river destination.
- The Canal du Midi is one of the favorite destinations for families with children because it is very close to Spain. Fascinating landscapes, green fields, vineyards, charming towns... You can organize excursions and bicycle rides.
- Lot, the Camargue or Charente if you like to take a dip.
The Lot River: The River Lot runs through a stunning landscape, with rolling hills and castles on top, vineyards and picturesque villages.
The Camargue: In the delta of the Rhône River, southern France. It offers you a wide variety of flora and fauna and allows you to see pink flamingos, wild horses and many species of birds while sailing with your family. You can go horseback riding on the beach, take photographic safaris to spot birds and wildlife, or simply relax on the beaches and enjoy.
Charente: the French countryside, visit charming riverside towns such as Jarnac and Cognac, and discover the historical and cultural heritage of the region.
Children will enjoy an adventure far from the classic hotel or pool vacation. Turn your children into the “Jack Sparrow” of their own “black pearl.”
If you are teenagers, you may like visit an amusement park or be in beach areas that allow water activities with other groups of people such as Jet Skiing that you can do in Carnon if you choose La Camargue.
Best river destinations for couples
Opt for a small boat like the Nicols duo, Horizon 1, Nicols Primo, Sheba or Nicols 800.
They are manageable and cozy, ideal to turn into a love nest for a few days.
The Lot River
Due to its nature, its wild waters and its stone towns, it is like a destination straight out of a story.
Venice
Sailing from Venice along the coast towards the north, you reach the Friuli region, a quiet and little-traveled area in the northeast of Italy.
Flanders, Belgium
The chocolates, the facades of the little houses, Ypres, the many castles and Bruges.
Charente
It is a river, not a canal, and the lush landscape leaves you impressed. Have a picnic by the river and let the hours pass by.
In addition to enjoying the landscape and navigation, you can organize visits to wineries to taste local wines, excursions to historical places, bike rides along the paths that line the canal, or even gastronomic activities with the delicious cuisine of the region.
Best river destinations for groups of friends
To go with friends, any river destination is a good option.
If you like to eat and dine out and go out for a drink, you can choose river destinations that touch more urban cities like Amsterdam, London or Bruges.
Belgium, for example, is ideal for lovers of beer culture looking to taste new flavors. You can find national beers and local specialties, such as Trappist beers, abbey beers and spontaneously fermented sour beers.
Water sports, amusement parks, visits to wineries, museums or markets fit into the plans of all river destinations.
River destinations for nature lovers
All river destinations - rivers or canals - take you to hidden and little-traveled places, where nature is in its purest state.
There are many protected natural areas, where you can watch birds and enjoy impressive landscapes that are often not accessible by other means of transportation.
A river cruise is always an immersion in nature.
- Shannon & Erne, Ireland
- Burgundy: Franche-Comté, France
- Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany
- Alsace – Lorraine, France
- Lot, France
River destinations for beaches and bathing
To bathe, I propose these 5 TOP destinations:
*Charente
The Charente region in southwestern France has beautiful sandy beaches along the Charente River: Châteauneuf-sur-Charente and Gondreville.
*The Camargue
Some fantastic beaches in the Carnon area and in Agde. They are virgin and extensive beaches where you can enjoy the sun and swim.
*Grande Lago, Portugal
Freshwater beaches where you can relax and enjoy a refreshing dip
*Venice and Friuli
You can visit the beaches of nearby islands, such as Lido di Venezia, where you will find wide sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.
*Lot River
Along the river, you will find some areas where you can enjoy beautiful stretches of beach to relax and take a dip in the fresh waters of the Lot.
River destinations for water sports
*Lake area north of Berlin, Germany
This region has numerous interconnected lakes, such as the Müritzsee and the Plauer See. Here you can practice activities such as sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding and kayaking.
*Friesland, Netherlands
You can rent sailboats, catamarans or motor boats to explore the lakes and canals, as well as enjoy activities such as sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
*Lot River, France
You can rent canoes and cruise the river, enjoying its picturesque landscapes and making stops in towns along the way. There are also options for kayaking and paddleboarding.
*Grande Lago, Portugal
It is the largest artificial lake in Europe and is ideal for enjoying water activities such as canoeing and scuba diving.
River destinations for historical and cultural walks
Just like I tell you that all river destinations have natureI must also add the history and culture.
All cities have their own memories, each town its own.
Each region, its traditions and each castle, its legend.
- Canal du Midi, France
- Flanders, Belgium
- Mecklenburg, Brandenburg and Berlin, Germany
- Thames, England
- Alsace – Lorraine, France
- Shannon & Erne, Ireland
- Venice and Friuli, Italy
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