TOP BABYMOON DESTINATIONS IN EUROPE
A babymoon is more than a last holiday before everything changes. It is a chance to rest, reconnect, and savour the stillness. To soak up the beauty of where you are, while quietly preparing for what is to come.
And more and more, we’ve seen that this moment isn’t only for new parents. Many of our clients are choosing to bring their families along. Older siblings, doting grandparents, and lifelong friends join in making the babymoon a celebration of life, of togetherness, of what’s growing and what already exists. It’s less about a getaway, and more about a gathering.
At layah, we believe the best babymoon is one that brings ease and softness. A place where mornings are slow, food is nourishing, and every detail is taken care of. Europe offers countless corners that lend themselves beautifully to this. Here are five of our favourite destinations, each offering a different kind of calm, each perfect in its own way.
SARDINIA
There’s something grounding about Sardinia. It is peaceful without trying to be. The days stretch long here, marked only by the sound of the sea and the scent of wild rosemary.
You might spend a morning floating in impossibly clear water, then settle into a shaded lounger with a glass of sparkling water and a bowl of just-picked figs.
Meals are slow and generous, served under olive trees or on breezy terraces. And the air always smells of salt and sun. Sardinia is not just a place to pause. It is a place to feel well.
GREECE
Whether you choose the mainland or one of the islands, Greece carries a sense of warmth that goes beyond the weather.
Picture a suite carved into the hillside, the sea stretching endlessly below. Breakfasts arrive on your private balcony, with honeyed yogurt and fresh fruit. You spend the day wandering through sleepy whitewashed towns, stopping to sit and simply be.
There is beauty in every direction, but no pressure to seek it out. It finds you. Greece is effortless, and that makes it ideal for a time when simplicity feels sacred.
PORTUGAL
Portugal is all about balance. Rich in culture, easy in spirit. The cities hum quietly with charm, and the countryside wraps you in green and gold.
Perhaps you spend your time in the Douro Valley, watching the sun set over the river with a non-alcoholic spritz in hand. Or maybe you’re by the coast, falling asleep to the sound of waves and waking to the scent of warm bread.
The Portuguese have a way of making things feel special without fuss. A gesture. A smile. A shared moment. That kind of ease is everything on a babymoon.
SPAIN
Spain invites you to lean into life. But not in the loud, demanding sense. In the way that makes room for joy and softness to coexist.
You might base yourself on the coastline, where the beaches are quiet and the days begin with fresh juice and a slow walk by the water. Or perhaps in the hills, in a former farmhouse turned serene sanctuary. Afternoons drift by. A nap, a massage, a book you finally have time to finish. And as evening comes, a gentle golden light settles over everything.
Spain reminds you to enjoy this season. To celebrate it.
THE ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE
For those who simply want to be wrapped in comfort, England offers a kind of quiet luxury that is deeply grounding. It is one of the best destinations for families, especially when the goal is to slow down and be together. Think rolling countryside, warm fires, and garden walks.
Perhaps you gather your loved ones in a historic manor tucked into the English countryside. There are board games by the fire, scones at tea time, and long walks through fields of wildflowers. Children have space to roam, and adults have room to breathe.
It’s a cocoon. A collective exhale. The calm before the next chapter.
WHY THESE PLACES FEEL JUST RIGHT FOR THIS MOMENT
A babymoon is not about doing more. It is about making space, for rest, for presence, and for each other. These destinations were chosen not because they promise the most, but because they offer the right kind of less. Less noise. Less pressure. More beauty. More stillness.
At layah, we understand this season is sacred. Our travel artists design every detail with your well-being in mind. So that wherever you choose to go, it feels nourishing, effortless, and entirely yours.
Because before you hold your baby in your arms, you deserve to hold a moment for yourselves.
To find the best babymoon destinations in the US read this article from our Travel Artists: Babymoon in the US
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