The friendliest countries in Europe: 2023 Readers' Choice Awards
The most welcoming places on earth, as voted for by you in this year's Readers' Choice Awards
It is a fact unspoken that one of the most essential ingredients in the recipe for a memorable holiday is the people we meet along the way. Friendly locals who extend a warm welcome and are keen to help you fall in love with their home just as they have can turn an average escape into an unforgettable one. Here, as voted for by you in our Readers' Choice Awards 2023, are the friendliest countries across Europe – where an open-armed reception is always on the itinerary.