Portugal Wins 'Europe's Leading Destination' at World Travel Awards

If you're wondering where to travel for your next overseas vacation (2021 if we're lucky?), Portugal may want to be on the top of your list.

Portugal has once again been voted Europe's leading destination, now four years in a row, by the World Travel Awards. In all, Portugal won 27 European awards, including Madeira named Europe's Leading Island Destination (fifth time in a row), Algarve named Europe's Leading beach Destination (third consecutive year), and the Azores named Europe's Leading Adventure Tourism Destination.

Also, Lisbon was named Europe's Leading Cruise Destination, Porto was named Europe's Leading City Break Destination and Turismo de Lisboa was awarded Europe's Leading City Tourism Board.

"The fourth time must be the charm!" said Visit Portugal CEO Luis Araujo. "These awards are a wonderful recognition for the dedicated professionals throughout Portugal's tourism industry and our many destination assets but, even more importantly this year, it shows that we have kept the trust of our domestic and international visitors with programs such as Clean & Safe, to keep people safe as they travel."

If you'd like someone else to do the planning, Out Adventures has a small group itinerary scheduled for September 4-12, 2021. Portugal: Lisbon & Porto Gourmet Foray will venture through one of Europe's oldest and westernmost nations with a focus on food and wine.