Portugal is less iconic than other well-known countries, but it offers a wealth of opportunities to travelers: charming villages, great food, fascinating regional music, cultural opportunities, a beautiful coastline and even world-class surfing.
Italy and Austria landed solid in second and third, while a mere 47 votes separated 4th place finisher Germany from Spain in 6th place. The (very large) United Kingdom, with no language barriers for Americans and a wealth of well-known landmarks, took 5th place.
The biggest surprise? Iceland, which trumped Greece, Norway, and several other more exotic countries, to land in the top 10.
The full list of winners in the 'Best European Country' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:
- Portugal
- Italy
- Austria
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- Ireland
- France
- Iceland
- Switzerland
Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a delectable culinary tradition and plenty of history to explore. Whether swimming in the turquoise waters of the Algarve, sipping a glass of port at a Porto cafe or listening to the melancholy lament of a fadista in Lisbon, Portugal’s understated beauty becomes obvious.
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