PORTUGAL Nº1!

WINNERS: BEST EUROPEAN COUNTRY

Chosen by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best

PORTUGAL is Nº1!
"Much underrated Portugal has all the trappings of a pretty European country: cobbled villages beneath the shadows of medieval castles, sun-kissed beaches, a beautiful coastline and even world-class surfing, 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".

The full list of winners in the 'Best European Country' contest category for 10Best Readers' Choice is as follows:

1. Portugal
2. Italy
3. Austria
4. Germany
5. United Kingdom
6. Spain
7. Ireland
8. France
9. Iceland
10. Switzerland