5 places that sound like summer
Summer is more than just a season—it's a feeling. And few things evoke this feeling as immediately as certain sounds. Within seconds, some noises make us think of balmy evenings in the garden, hot afternoons at the pool or by the sea, and carefree childhood days. That's why we're taking you on a little acoustic journey through summer. Sit back, close your eyes, and listen to summer.
The sound of the lawnmower – summer in the suburbs
It's Saturday morning. The sun is slowly rising, the windows are wide open. And then it rings out: the characteristic drone of a neighborhood lawnmower. A sound that seems like an acoustic starting signal for a summer weekend. The air smells of freshly cut grass, and somewhere, dishes clink on the patio. Anyone who hears this sound knows: summer is here, and it's off to a very relaxing start.
Accommodation where you are surrounded by meadows and the scent of fresh grass: Gut Feeling – Stone House
Sound of the sea – wanderlust at the touch of a button
Nothing evokes vacation and summer quite like the steady lapping of the waves. The sound of water hitting the sand is calming, almost meditative. It ranges from a gentle lapping to a roaring roar. You can feel the warm breeze and see the sun glinting on the water's surface. The sound of the sea is the sound of freedom, of vastness, and of salty skin after a long swim.
Accommodation where the sound of gentle waves lulls you to sleep: Faro Punta Cumplida
Crickets chirping – the soundtrack of warm nights
As the day draws to a close and the air slowly cools, the crickets begin their concert. Steady, rhythmic, like a pulse. The chirping of crickets is the background noise of every summer night in the countryside, by open windows or in a tent. It speaks of long conversations under the stars, of red wine and candlelight, of life in slow motion. We love it!
An accommodation that offers you an animal-created musical performance every evening: Estrella Montés
Bee buzzing – The music of the garden
A quiet, continuous hum. Not intrusive, but omnipresent, especially in a garden full of lavender or a blooming summer meadow. The buzzing of bees symbolizes the hustle and bustle of nature, which reaches its peak in summer. It sounds like warmth, life, and sweet honey.
An accommodation where you can not only hear the busy activity of the little bees, but also observe them: Hotel Nabia
Rustling leaves in the wind – the soothing whisper of nature
Sometimes a gentle breeze through the treetops is enough to bring an entire scene to life. The rustling of leaves is like a natural lullaby—soothing, light, sometimes melancholy. It evokes memories of picnics in the park, reading under a tree, or simply the joy of doing nothing.
Accommodation that provides you with gentle background music and, on top of that, plenty of natural shade: Mountain life.
Sounds: Nadine Pinezits
Photo: unsplash / Dan Smedley
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Nadine Pinezits
Nadine is a freelance editor and copywriter. She lives in Austria and commutes between Salzburg and Vienna. This means she is either in the mountains or in the urban jungle, but at the same time tries to spend as much time as possible in her beloved country, Portugal.
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Simon
Great idea!
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Good travel
Thanks for the nice feedback!
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Geraldine Voss
A sound journey in your home office. How wonderful! Turning on all the sounds at once—minus the lawnmower—is almost like a vacation. Thanks for the acoustic mini-trip!