Top 3 Most Toured Canals on European Canal Cruises
If you're one of the lively folks whose idea of a perfect vacation includes enjoying the luxurious, white sand beach at the Caribbean or cruising around the fantastic waterways of the world, then maybe you'll find canal cruises in Europe suitable to your adventurous taste when it comes to traveling.
Most of today's excellent boats or barges offer almost everything you need in it. The decks of these barges are custom-tailored to cater all the traveling needs of every cruiser. If anything else will be ever needed along the way, frequent pubs are also provided. Expect the price, however, to be a bit higher. If you are all set, then be ready to unveil the beauty of Europe as you let your barge wanders smoothly on the following top three most toured canals on European canal cruises:
1. The Llangollen Canal: Considered to be the most popular for its captivating scenery, the LLangollen Canal is one of the most sought after canal cruises barges Europe. Your 41-mile long adventure starts at the Shropshire Union Canal and ends up to the River Dee near Llangollen. If the sight of pine trees and sheep herds wandering in the countryside appeals to you, then a trip to the LLangollen canal will be a very rewarding experience. The spectacular view of the tree lined lakes situated on the Snowdonia foothills creates a serene atmosphere upon approach. It usually takes three days to finish the entire stretch.
2. The Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal: The 25-mile stretch from Birmingham suburbs to the River Avon in Stratford may be short, but going through some 54 locks will take you two to three days of cruising to finish it. This popular toured canal is, in fact, known for its literary connections, for it has been the setting for some of Shakespeare's most famed plays.
Meanwhile, the Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal was almost closed in the 1950's but efforts to restore it as a place for leisure boating have become very successful. Make sure your camera comes in handy so you can bring home a piece of history with you. Note that at Wilmcote, you'll find the cottage where Shakespeare's mother used to live. It is also recommended among cruise enthusiasts to drop by at Shakespeare Memorial Theater. Hence, the Stratford-Upon-Avon Canal is one of the fine choices of European canal cruises if you are also a big fan of history and literature.
3. The Oxford Canal: The Oxford Canal boasts of both stunning scenes and linkages to the past. Your barge will pass by the stunning Blenheim palace, which is home of the famous 95 theses author, Winston Churchill. Expect your ride to be filled with twists and turns as the Oxford canals has many bends, that will make your trip a bit bumpy but more exciting. Like the Llangollen Canal, you can feast your eyes on Oxford Canal's spectacular, green surroundings. Many fancy pubs operate in this area. In these establishments, you can buy interesting goods such as unique and tasty wines.
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