The 16th-century traditional Alpine houses are perched on a narrow cliffside facing Lake Hallstatt, with dramatic mountain views in the background.
English writer and designer William Morris once declared Bibury the most beautiful village in the country.
Sculpted by erosion, Göreme's fairy chimneys – cone-shaped rock formations – are synonymous with the Cappadocia region, in which the town is located.
Pictured is Marina Corricella, the main strip along the bay, where houses are drenched in dazzling shades of pink, blue, yellow and more.
Whether a winter wonderland or a summer sun spot, the quaint town of Bled is one of Slovenia's most famous.
Nestled in the truly picturesque valley of the Tramuntana mountains, Valldemossa is one of Mallorca's most idyllic spots.
Known locally as the Bride of Epirus, Parga is relatively young for a Greek settlement, having only existed since the early 13th century.
Just four miles (6km) away from the south coast of Spain, the hillside town of Frigiliana overlooks the world-famous Costa del Sol.