Portugal has won the award for Europe’s Leading Tourism Destination at the World Travel Awards, the most prestigious tourism awards in the world. Portugal has made huge gains in terms of visibility and prestige as a quality destination in recent years. The diversity of the landscape, the ease of travelling within the country, and the friendliness and welcoming spirit of the Portuguese people have helped to make Portugal a tourism destination of excellence.

Portugal also received the most awards in the gala, held in St. Petersburg, with 37 distinctions ranging from Europe’s Leading Cruise Port (Lisbon), Europe’s Leading Island Destination (Madeira), Europe’s Leading Beach Destination (Algarve), and Europe’s Leading Tourist Board (Turismo de Portugal).

Portugal won 37 of the Oscars of Tourism, 13 more than last year. Why not add Portugal to your list of must-visits in 2018? There’s never been a better time!