Top Aerial Views of Southern Europe

For a first upload to AirVuz, new contributor Jackanda brings us this excellent highlight reel from Italy. The video features beautiful aerial sequences from all over this beautiful and fascinating country, including the Dolomite Mountains in the northern part of the country, hilltop estates in Tuscany, the iconic lighthouse on Giglio Island, and the Amalfi Coast. The highlight though is at the :30 mark, where it looks like a bird went after his drone while flying over the Beseno fortress in the (northern) Trentino province.  

Take an aerial tour of over two dozen of the most recognized sights of Greece in this outstanding piece by new contributor PawelWorsztynowicz.  Featured locations include the island of Skopelos, the Port of Rhodes, Thirasia Island in the Santorini Caldera, Ypapanti Church on Corfu, the Athens Acropolis, Santorini's Skaros Rock, the Agia Triada Monastery in Meteora, the Lichadonisia islands off the larger island of Eubea, the town of Mlia and the Elafonisi islet of Crete, Karidi Beach in Halkidiki, Marmari Beach on Kos, and more.

Contributor and drone pilot Marco G. Lerin traveled in a van for three months throughout the great Southern European nation of Spain.  This incredibly inspiring travel film blends the natural beauty of the Iberian Penninsula and adds a human element, woven together with beautifully edited transitions.  The video was nominated as a finalist for the Drone Video of the Week contest, and subsequently was picked as a Finalist in the Originality category for the second annual Drone Video Awards. 

Contributor and drone pilot Hubert Zielenski created this unforgettable aerial tour of Portugal.  Situated in the southwestern corner of Europe, Portugal was once known as the Edge of the World, and then went on to launch the great Age of Exploration.  His video includes stunning bird's eye footage of Sintra, the capital city of Lisbon, the northern city of Porto, and the southern region of Algarve.  Shot with a DJI Mavic Air drone, this video was a winner of the AirVuz Drone Video of the Week Contest in June, 2018. 

Top contributor Raf_Neo created this spectacular aerial tour of his home country of Cyprus, in the eastern Mediterranean.   If you've wondered what Cyprus looks like, this video is for you.  Treat yourself to epic aerial shots of Lara Beach in Pafos, the famous Erdo III shipwreck of of Peyia, the Limassal marina, Kalavassos Tenda, and the town of Lernaca.  The video ends with some great shots of Ayia Napa, the well known beach resort town on the eastern end of the island, the third largest in the Mediterranean.

Award-winning content creator and drone pilot johannesboechl created this marvelous video record of a trip to the Mediterranean island nation of Malta. The first part of the video was filmed on the island of Gozo, Malta's second-largest island which lies just northwest of the main island. The video has some great shots of the Fortress of Cittadella (the capital of Gozo) as well as the Ramla Bay Beach and the Fungus Rock. You'll also see a bit of Comino, the tiny island which lies between Malta and Gozo. This video won DVOW in December 2019.

Check out this stunning video of the fabled French Riviera port of Monte Carlo, compliments of top contributor DroneDirector.  Using a combination of drone and ground footage, his video beautifully captures the essence of this playground for the rich and famous, which is part of Monaco.  At the 2:55 mark, you'll get  great shot of Monte Carlo's famous casino.  Opened in 1863, it's been used to film numerous movies, including the James Bond movies Never Say Never Again (1983, #15 in the series) and GoldenEye (1995, #19).

Andorra is one of the least well known countries in Europe.  Technically known as the Principality of Andorra, the tiny nation sits in the heart of the Pyrenees, the mountain chain which forms the natural border between Spain and France.  Andorra has a land area covering less than 500 square km (about 180 square miles), making it smaller than many cities.  As you'll see in this drone video from contributor and pilot Karl Veca, what Andorra lacks in size it makes up for in spectacular mountain scenery. 

Here's a magnificent aerial tour of the Greek island of Crete, compliments of PureCreations.pl. The video features some amazing footage from along the coastline of the island, the Mediterranean's fifth largest. In addition to Crete's stunning beaches (including Balos Beach), the video features bird's eye views of some of the island's other hallmarks, such as its hilltop forts and shipwrecks. Other spots featured include the tiny island of Elafonisi, the capital city Heraklion, and more. This video won DVOW in July, 2019.

The Peloponnese Region is a peninsula in southern Greece, connected to the central part of the country by the Isthmus of Corinth land bridge and since 2004 by the Rio Rio–Antirrio bridge. You can see the gorgeous part of Greece in this aerial film by contributor and drone pilot johannesbloechl, who also visited the Apollo Temple in Corinth and the Poseidon Temple near Athens (both of which are in the Central Greece region). This stunning 4K piece earned him a Done Video of the Week award in August, 2019.

In this highly inspiring travel video, contributor Kelly Needleman flies his drone over some of the most spectacular sights in Italy.  The video includes bird's eye views of the Dolomite Mountains in northeastern Italy, the Tuscany region, Venice, and Cinque Terre, among other spots.  The video was a finalist for the AirVuz Drone Video of the Week Contest and also a winner of the Drone Video of the Month Contest for July, 2018.  If you are considering a trip to Italy in the future, this video may help your decision! 

Top contributor iDrone Aerials, whose work has been nominated for the Drone Video Awards, created this beautiful reel from a Spring Break trip to Greece.  The video features footage from both of the main groups of Greek islands - Corfu on the Ionian Sea and Santorini in the Aegean - as well as some epic shots of the Parthenon and other sights of Athens on the mainland.  The video features a mix of drone and ground camera footage, and combines some excellent editing to make a highly entertaining trip reel. 

This two-minute aerial tour of Italy will leave you speechless. Shot by pilot Mauro Sciambi, this Drone Video of the Week nominated movie opens with a wide shot of Cinque Terre, the string of historic seaside villages along the Italian Riviera known for their colorful houses and steep terraces. He’ll then move on to the Lombardy region where we’ll see upscale Lake Como. Shots of centuries-old fortresses sprinkled along the Italian Alps, rolling vineyards, and gushing waterfalls finish out the piece. 

Prepare to be astounded by this magnificent drone video of the Italian island of Sicily, compliments of two-time DVA winner Timelab.pro. The video, which mixes footage from a DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone with ground footage, features shots of some of the highlights of the largest island in the Mediterranean. Highlights include aerials of the Castle Maniaci and the Greek Theater ruins in the ancient city of Syracuse, and the magnificent Palermo Cathedral in the capital city. This video was a DVOW nominee in August, 2019.

Top contributor Oliver Astrologo created this stunning, DVOW-nominated visual tour of Catalonia, the northeastern region of Spain.  Here are some of the locations featured: Barcelona, Blanes, Cadaqués, Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery, Besalú, Sant Pau, Fageda, Sant Martí del Corb, Vall de Núria, Pedraforca, Sant Llorenç de Morunys, Congost de Mont-Rebei, Montsec and Àger, Seu Vella in Lleida, Terres de l’Ebre, Siurana, Tarragona city, Montserrat, La Foradada, and more.

Venice is one of Italy's most well recognized and treasured sights.  The magnificent Rennaissance city in the Veneto region is, unfortunately,  fighting a losing battle against tourism and water encroachment, leading some to fear that its days may be numbered.  In this video, top contributor and drone pilot Oliver Astrologo takes us on an aerial tour of this magical place, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. This video is nominated in our Cities & Urban category for the 2nd annual Drone Video Awards.

Andalusia is a historical and official semi-autonomous region of Spain, its  southernmost.  Andalusia was the center of Muslim (Berber) rule in Spain, which began in the 8th century and didn't fully end until the end of the 15th.  Contributor Hamza_Mujtaba created this epic aerial tour of the region with a drone, which includes aerial footage of Malaga, Almogia, Granada and Cordoba.  Andalusia has been used extensively as a filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones, notably in Seville and Cordoba.

Eaglewood Films took to the skies along the coast of Portugal to capture its rugged and picturesque landscape in 4K. Once believed to be located on the very edge of the inhabited world, Portugal was one of the first areas of Europe to launch long distance ships, which it then used its to amass one of the world's greatest empires in the 15th and 16th centuries.  This aerial video of the coastline in the Alentejo and Algarve regions will show you why this country has become such a popular destination for tourists and drone pilots alike.  

Check out this beautiful DVOW Finalist drone video of Barcelona, Spain, compliments of Mi Girano Forte.  The video opens with some epic footage of the city's Columbus Monument on the La Rambla thoroughfare.  From there you'll see Barcelona Cathedral, the ultra-modern W Barcelona Hotel tower, the spectacular (yet still not finished) Sagrada Familia, the Torre Glòries, the Venetian Towers, the Arc de Triomf over the Passeig de Lluís Companys promenade, the Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor, and more.  

Mallorca is the largest of the Ballearic Islands, a Spanish archipelago in the Mediterranean Sea which also includes the nearby islands of Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentara.  It features gorgeous seaside villages surrounded by mountains in the west and many beaches and quiet towns on its eastern coast. Top contributor and pilot The3venture used a DJI Mavic Pro drone and a ground camera to create a stunning aerial view of amazing Mallorca, which is the top destination island in the entire Mediterranean.

Contributor DomiSchleu's epic roadtrip through Spain allowed him to create this amazing aerial tour of many of these regions.  The video includes amazing aerial footage of several of the country's regions, including Andalusia, Sevile, Murcia, Valencia, and Catalonia.  At the 1:38 mark, you'll see the bullring of Osuna, in Sevile.  This bullring, no longer used as such, was the filming location for a key fight scene (involving dragons, not bulls) in HBO's Game of Thrones, Season 5, Episode 9.

When you hear the word “Tuscany” you are immediately flooded with thoughts of rolling hillsides, miles of Italian Cypress trees, historic cities with red rooftops, and (of course) wine. You’ll see all of those Tuscan images in this drone video by iOlti Films. Shot in cinematic, 4K quality on the Mavic 2 Zoom, it is four and a half minutes of pure Tuscan-countryside beauty. Read their description to learn more about the Italian region. This video was a Drone Video of the Week winner in April, 2019.

Nearly 25% of Spain's nearly 50 million people live in its two largest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, which have become population magnets from the country's rural provinces.  Madrid, the larger of the two, is the capital city and lies in the center of the country.  Barcelona is the capital of the semi-aotonomous Catalonia region and sits on the Mediterranean coast.  Contributor Michaelkim_kor spent some time traveling in Spain with a drone, and created this amazing aerial video of the country's two great cities.  

Check out this 2019 showreel from Italy by pilot and cinematographer zippomaker. Opening with ground shots of ancient architecture around Rome, he’ll move on to aerial shots of Piazza del Duomo and its Leaning Tower of Pisa. He’ll then focus on a handful of ancient fortresses around Italy before giving us a stunning aerial view of the Pantheon. There are shots of weddings, drift cars, motocross riders, and Florence with its Duomo to round out this reel. This video was a DVOW finalist in December 2019.