Top 8 European National Parks to Explore This Summer

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• The article highlights Europe’s diverse national parks, from glaciers and volcanoes to primeval forests and rugged coastlines.
• Featured parks include:

1. Ecrins National park, France: Notable for its dramatic massif, pyramid peaks, and options for wild camping or village stays.
2.Dolomiti Bellunesi National Park, Italy: Famous for rocky formations along with rare flora and fauna; hiking recommended.
3. Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Wales: A coastal wonder with nesting seabirds, seals, and adventurous activities like coasteering.
4. Kerry Seas National Park, Ireland: Focused on marine environments; Skellig michael island is a key attraction with medieval ruins.
5. Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland: Europe’s largest national park (outside Russia), known for glacial landscapes and volcanic features like Dettifoss waterfall.
!Vatnajokull Waterfall Image (Photo by Tham Kee Chuan)  
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