Omio and Peak Travel trend sees these two popular locations [Image by Anton Ignatenko from Pixabay]Visiting Barcelona in Spain, or Paris in France, both can get packed with tourists, making it harder to navigate the attractions. For those visitors seeking a quieter experience a short distance away, Omio has revealed that travelers can enjoy the best of both worlds. Leaving the city centers reveals fresh, mountain air, and glorious panoramic views. Moreover, the Pinterest Predicts’ Peak Travel trend is going to be one of the hottest travel trends of the year.
Pinterest Predicts Peak Travel trend reveals the best of both worlds
According to global travel booking platform Omio, two European city destinations offer travelers the best of both worlds. Meanwhile, worldwide searches are seeing a surge in interest for these unique attractions, nestling outside the cities, as searches soar in the past month.
The Google Trends data was collected in February 2025 and reflects the worldwide search increase in the past month.
Montserrat, Barcelona
Montserrat, Barcelona [Image by Matthias Hoensch from Pixabay]Located a one-hour train ride from the center of Barcelona, Montserrat is an iconic Benedictine monk mountain retreat. While the site is a place of religious significance, Monserrat is also a perfect place for travelers to enjoy a hike in nature or cycle within the mountainous terrain to experience stunning panoramic views like no other.
Mountain views from Montserrat [Image by Alexander Lesnitsky from Pixabay]From the 6.4-mile hiking trail to trekking to the highest view points for beautiful views, Montserrat seems to be gaining interest with travelers, as online searches increase by 7 percent in the past month alone for the keywords “Monserrat Barcelona.”
Montmartre Hill, Paris
View of Paris from Montmartre Hill [Image by Mehran Haddadi from Pixabay]Heading to Paris, France, Montmartre Hill is just a 30-minute train ride from the city center. This location is gaining major interest with tourists as online searches rise 6 percent in the past month for the keywords “Montmartre Paris.” Besides offering travelers the best panoramic view of Paris, Montmartre Hill is also home to the beautiful and iconic Sacré-Cœur Basilica.
Sacré-Cœur Basilica on Montmartre Hill [Image by edmondlafoto from Pixabay]This makes it the perfect location for travelers seeking great views without too much of a strenuous hike. Montmartre Hill is also the highest hill in Paris and gives visitors the opportunity to see the Eiffel Tower and other iconic landmarks in the French capital from the perfect viewing platform.
About Omio
Since the global travel booking platform launched in 2013, Omio has been changing the world of travel by empowering customers to go on journeys that move them. Whether traveling to a bustling tourist hub like Paris, France, or visiting a relaxing town like Motril in Spain, Omio’s pioneering and practical platform helps travelers worldwide to explore Europe, the United States and Canada.
The travel platform brings together more than 1,000 transportation providers across trains, buses, flights, ferries, cars and airport transfers to make it easier for travelers to focus on what really matters: the journey. Choosing Omio means saving time and money while loving the journey, as all tickets can be booked in one place. Moreover, tourists have the option to compare options to find the right price with the easy-to-use application.
More information about the peak travel trend can be found here.
Leave a reply