Europe’s Best Tourist City Surpassing Paris and Venice has been Announced

Paris and Venice are nowhere near: Europe’s best tourist city has been announced.
The Portuguese capital offers tourists a very diverse holiday experience, and this is precisely what attracts its attention.
Portugal’s capital , Lisbon, has been named Europe’s Best City Destination for 2026, ahead of Rome, Barcelona, ​​London, and other popular travel destinations. The city also received another award for its cruise tourism development, according to Wprost .

The winners were announced on October 17 during the World Travel Awards ceremony held in Montenegro. Lisbon received the title of Europe’s Leading City Destination 2026. Amsterdam, Berlin, Venice, Vienna, Geneva, Dubrovnik, Lyon, and Porto also competed for the title.

Lisbon’s tourism industry attributes the city’s success to the diversity of its offerings. Specifically, the Portuguese capital combines historical heritage with modern tourism opportunities. At the same time, local tourism organizations strive to encourage travelers to stay longer and explore not only the city center but also the surrounding towns.
Lisbon’s success didn’t end there. During the same ceremony, the city was named Europe’s best cruise ship destination. In this category, it beat out Athens, Copenhagen, Dubrovnik, and Venice, among other competitors.

Portugal also won the title of Europe’s best tourist destination, beating out Spain, Greece, and Turkey. Porto also received the award, winning the cultural category at the World Travel Awards.
Tourists are especially encouraged to visit Hardangerfjord, Folgefonna National Park, Trolltunga, and Nærøyfjord, as well as stroll through historic Bergen with its medieval Bryggen quarter. National Geographic included 25 destinations from around the world in its ranking, and Catalina Island in California won the Readers’ Choice award.