Portugal considered the best country in the world – Lifestyle
The North American magazine ‘Condé Nast Traveller’ has already revealed the results of its Readers ‘Choice Awards in 2021 and Portugal won in the category of best country in the world, with a ‘score’ of 94.1 out of 100, finishing ahead of New Zealand and Japan, second and third. Last year, Portugal occupied the 3rd position, only surpassed by Italy and Sri Lanka.
Also in the list of the best big cities there was Portuguese, with Porto finishing in 8th place in a list headed by Tokyo. In the description of Invicta you can read: “Oporto is a popular destination for wine connoisseurs, but there is much more here than Port Wine. The modern and the traditional known in Portugal’s most creative city, where chefs, artists and designers are bringing a new spirit to its classic charm. “
In the category of the best islands / archipelagos in Europe, Madeira reached fourth position, with the Azores in 12th: Hvar, Croatia, was the publication’s readers’ favorite, with the Greek islands of Mykonos and Zakynthos completing the podium.
Finally, in the category of the best hotels in the Iberian Peninsula, it was São Lourenço do Barrocal, in Monsaraz, which won the gold medal, with The Yeatman Hotel, in Porto, and the Savoy Place, in Madeira, appearing in the first half of the table, in sixth and eighth, respectively.