Volcanic landscapes and waterfalls in the North Atlantic have become some of the most photographed terrain in Europe, while whitewashed island architecture against a southern sea offers an entirely different, more man-made kind of composition.
The destinations on this list range from raw volcanic and glacial landscapes shaped almost entirely by natural forces to historic architecture photographed for its colour and composition as much as its history. Mountainous regions further north add a moodier, weather-dependent middle ground.
Checking weather forecasts daily rather than planning rigidly matters considerably in the more changeable northern destinations, where conditions can shift dramatically within hours. Local photography guides can offer genuinely useful advice on specific viewpoints. Packing waterproof layers also matters considerably given how frequently weather shifts in this region.
