Europe is a very attractive destination for travelers, whether they are domestic or inbound tourism, usually because of the rich history and culture of the continent. Europe itself had 11 782 911 reviews in 2023, leaving it a qualification of 4.16. Nevertheless, certain countries had a special spotlight according to the online reviews on platforms like TripAdvisor, Expedia, Viator, GetYourGuide, etc. Here is the ranking for the top 10 countries with the highest travel quality in Europe.
Italy (2 551 813) with 4.8
France (2 428 269) with 4.7
Spain (2 006 440) with 4.7
United Kingdom (1 795 735) with 4.7
Netherlands (720 324) with 4.6
Austria (365 104) with 4.6
Croatia (193 375) with 4.9
Portugal (166 543) with 4.8
Hungary (167 466) with 4.7
Germany (118 588) with 4.7
Italy
Italy with 2 551 813 reviews and 4.8 in qualification is very well known for cities like Rome, Milan, Florence and Pisa. However, Italy also has landlocked independent countries within its territory, for example, The Vatican and San Marino. It has one of the most famous and best liked gastronomies worldwide with pizzas, pastas, wine, cheeses and gelatos.
France
France had 2 428 269 online reviews in 2023 with a 4.7 score. Beautiful cities and attractions like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the city of Lyon, the vineyards in Bordeaux or the stunning Nice are some of the main reasons to visit this country. But, fondues, french wine, champagne, escargots, cheeses, croissants and baguettes are also some of the magnets for tourists. Finally, two more incredibly captivating reasons to travel here are love and fashion in Paris.
Spain
Spain collected 2 006 440 online reviews and ended the year 2023 with a score of 4.7. Tortillas, wine, flamenco and paellas get so many travelers to stop by Spain. Especially cities like Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Santiago de Compostela, Valencia, Granada and Toledo. Its rich culture allows any traveler to experience a 360° experience embracing all the senses with music, food, architecture, dance, landscapes and amazing craftsmanship; so experiencing all travel trends possible.
United Kingdom
The UK harvested 1 795 735 online reviews that awarded it a score of 4.7 in 2023. From Buckingham Palace to football matches in Liverpool or fish & chips in the streets of London, this country is the home of huge artists like The Beatles, Shakespeare, Vivienne Westwood, J.K. Rowling, etc. Other reasons to visit the Uk tend to be its sports, like rugby and cricket.
Netherlands
The Netherlands gained 720 324 online reviews in 2023 with a 4.6 score. Some of the most famous attractions are the House of Anne Frank, the red district in Amsterdam, the tulip fields during the spring and several other museums for painters like Van Gogh.
Austria
The Opera of Vienna is possibly the most famous in the world, nevertheless Austria is also very well known to have given birth to musicians like Mozart and Strauss. This country had 365 104 online reviews on OTA’s and a final qualification of 4.6 according to the analysis of the TourReview software.
Croatia
Croatia gave life to beautiful landscapes as seen in TV shows like Game of Thrones, but also to beautiful gothic and renaissance architecture in cities like Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Another very attractive aspect are the white pebble beaches and clear seas, as well as the small islands. It had 193 375 online reviews and a qualification of 4.9 in 2023.
Portugal
Lisbon, Porto, the Fatima Sanctuary, and the impactful beaches with big waves for surfing are some of the main reasons for travelers to go to Portugal. Portuguese gastronomy may not be as known as others, but it is also a very alluring argument to pay a visit. It finished 2023 with 166 543 online reviews giving it a score of 4.8.
Hungary
The capital, Budapest is so beautiful it even has many songs written about it. Hungarian culture shows influence from Turkish and Roman culture, as well as neo classical buildings. These are some of the reasons why it is a must when traveling to Europe. Hungary has 167 466 online reviews and a qualification of 4.7 in 2023.
Germany
The land of beer and Oktoberfest ended the year 2023 with 118 588 online reviews and a final score of 4.7. Some of the most popular cities, apart from the capital –Berlin-, are Munich, Frankfurt and Cologne. With an unbelievably heavy history, it holds several WW2 interest points; yet it also has attractions like the magical Neuschwanstein Castle which served as inspiration to the iconic Disney castle.
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