I found this server called MinecraftOffline and it is based in Finland so it is really good for people in Europe. The main world is permanent so your builds will not get wiped all the time and that makes it feel like a long term place to play.
The server runs on strong hardware with a Xeon processor NVMe storage and a lot of RAM so it feels made for stable performance. It also uses a custom plugin suite but it still feels close to normal Minecraft just with extra polish.
The version right now is 1.21.11 so it is pretty up to date. The whole setup looks like it is focused on good performance and a long lasting world instead of flashy gimmicks.
The community hangs out on Discord and the vibe seems like people who want a steady chill server where you can keep playing on the same map for a long time.
MinecraftOffline EU Survival World
GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IPMinecraftOffline 1.21 Lifesteal Survival
This is a lifesteal server called MinecraftOffline and it runs on version 1.21.11. The world is permanent so your builds and progress are not getting wiped all the time.
The server uses a custom plugin suite so it is not just plain vanilla and the lifesteal system makes PvP way more intense. The host is in Finland so it is really good for players in Europe because the ping stays low.
The hardware is pretty strong with an Intel XEON E 2276G processor two 960GB NVMe SSDs 64GB of DDR4 ECC RAM and a 1 Gbit network so the server should run smooth even with a lot of players.
There is also a community on Discord where players can hang out and talk about the server and plan stuff together.GG.MINEWIND.NET New Server IP