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Europe

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east.

Type Place

Why go

  • Continent.
  • Served by Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield.

History

Europe is a continent located entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Europe shares the landmass of Eurasia with Asia, and of Afro-Eurasia with both Africa and Asia. Europe is commonly considered to be separated from Asia by the watershed of the Ural Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian Sea, the Greater Caucasus, the Black Sea, and the Turkish straits.

Airports

Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield 30 km to the centre
Buigny-Saint-Maclou, HDF, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Dieppe-Saint-Aubin Airport (DPE) 32 km to the centre
Saint-Aubin-sur-Scie, NOR, FR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Eu Mers-Le Tréport Airfield 0.7 km to the centre
Eu, NOR, FR
Outdoor
Berck-sur-Mer Airfield 42 km to the centre
Berck-sur-Mer, HDF, FR
Outdoor
Le Mont Dolé Airfield 22 km to the centre
NOR, FR
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Abbeville-Buigny Baie de Somme Airfield; 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Europe. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.