Portugal ranks No.1 as favourite country in the world by Condé Nast readers
7 October 2021
This October the results for the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards survey were revealed, with Portugal occupying a few top-ranking positions, including the number 1 position on the Top 20 countries in the World.
Aside from that 1st incredible spot, the following places in the country were also highlighted:
- Porto ranks 8th on the The Best Cities in the World, sub-category “Big Cities”, which is emphasised not only by its wine, but also where “the modern and traditional meet in Portugal's most creative city, where chefs, artists, and designers are bringing a new spirit to the its old-world appeal.”
- On a list dominated by Greece for the Top Islands in Europe, the two Portuguese archipelagos, Madeira and Azores, rank 4th and 12th respectively.
More than 800,000 readers filled out the survey which includes several categories, such as Cities, Hotels, Cruise Lines, among others. According to Condé Nast the “candidates must receive a required minimum number of responses and a minimum overall rating to be eligible for a Readers' Choice Award.”
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