These European villages are straight out of fairy tales

Bled lake, island
Bled lake, island

If you dream of holidaying in a town that seems like it's been plucked from the pages of a fairy tale, there are a number of villages in Europe that could be for you.

From Mediterranean medieval wonders to tiny hamlets surrounded by stunning fjords, it's hard to believe that some locations have escaped the march of time.

For five of the very best, take a look at the video above.

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