Was there ever any doubt?

It’s been a big win for Ireland today. Magazine Condé Nast not only declared Adare Manor in Limerick as the best resort in the whole world, now they’ve awarded Ireland as Europe’s friendliest country. Or rather, their readers voted us as such.

This is what Condé Nast said of our fine (and friendly) country:

“Countless global reports have continually dubbed the people of Ireland as some of the friendliest and most welcoming to visitors in the world, and our readers feel the same; voting it into the top spot for the friendliest countries in Europe.”

You can check out the final ranking below.

1. Ireland

2. Portugal

3. Greece

4. Iceland

5. Finland

6. Turkey

7. Denmark

8. Netherlands

9. Italy

10. Spain

As for the friendliest cities, Dublin made it sixth on this list. Of Dublin, Condé Nast said this:

“Perhaps an unsurprising inclusion in our readers’ list of the friendliest cities in Europe, Dublin is a city at ease with revelry. From curb-side fiddle-playing to lively nightlife that rages on into the early morning, Ireland’s capital seamlessly combines its zest for life with nods to its radical history in the form of landmarks, museums and the stories told by strangers-turned-friends met along the way.”

You can check out the whole list below:

1. San Sebastián, Spain

2. Bruges, Belgium

3. Reykjavik, Iceland

4. Copenhagen, Denmark

5. Porto, Portugal

6. Dublin, Ireland

7. Oslo, Norway

8. Lisbon, Portugal

9. Stockholm, Sweden

10. Amsterdam, Netherlands

So there you have it – why not base your next vacay on the friendliest cities and countries about (although it’s nice to know Ireland is the friendliest country).

Header images via  Anna Church & Sean Kuriyan on Unsplash

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