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for this list we're looking at the most warm welcoming and accepting cities in europe as
voted on in the 2020 conde nast traveler readers choice awards if friendly locals
are a priority when it comes to your travel plans this is the list for you
number 10 helsinki finland in 10th place is the modern nordic city of helsinki the capital city of
and largest population centre in finland helsinki has known the world over for its infrastructure
contemporary design and the fact that it's a model of sustainability it would seem that a
high quality of life for locals has made them an altogether agreeable and welcoming people
travelers in need of assistance whether looking for directions or navigating local transit
consistently report that the locals they encounter are extremely kind and courteous just consider
yourself warned helsinki is a coastal city and they've got something of a bird problem the locals
are friendly but the local seagulls are downright pushy and are known to swoop in and steal food
from unsuspecting travelers number nine athens greece a family-friendly getaway athens has a bit
of everything and the locals seem all too happy to share with travellers given the world documented
history of ancient greece athens provides a wealth of cultural and historical sites that old world
european appeal is everywhere you look as for cuisine well greek food is right up there with
italy in terms of mediterranean excellence well financial difficulties and unrest in the 21st
century had some travelers avoiding the great capital for a few years it remains as warm and
welcoming as ever perhaps even more so due to the positive impact of tourism on the economy
while you're in greece you may want to consider adding some time to your itinerary so that you
can explore the greek islands foley gandros in particular was named europe's top island in the
same reader poll number eight reykjavik iceland iceland's reputation precedes it over the last
decade or so the stunning and rustic natural beauty of the country has made it one of the
trendiest destinations in europe if not the world with so many incredible sights and environments
to explore in the icelandic wilderness reykjavik often gets treated as little more than a home base
spend some time exploring the capital city however and you're sure to fall in love
sure the prices are steep but the down-to-earth hospitable locals more than make up the difference
if your trip happens to coincide with any of the city's festivals which include the winter
lights festival and stock fish film festival you'll have the opportunity to see the local
spirits in full swing and with gatherings like the simply named food and fun festival that welcoming
mentality tends to rub off on everyone number 7. edinburgh scotland it might only be second
in terms of scotland's most populated cities but the scottish capital remains the country's
most popular destination and purportedly its friendliest considered to be among europe's most
beautiful cities edinburgh is a picture-perfect blend of historic building and a dramatic
landscape rocky hills provide perfect pedestals for the city's most iconic sites including the
instantly recognizable edinburgh castle in keeping with its long and storied history edinburgh is a
city jam-packed with under the radar spots and hidden nooks to discover thankfully the kind
locals are all too happy to help you spot them the city's nightlife and festivals are also a
testament to the city's open and welcoming nature for all of its historic attractions edinburgh has
a very young and modern energy to it in no small part thanks to it being a student city
number six bologna italy speaking of student cities bologna is another must-visit destination
that's been shaped by the many young people who call it home bologna has long been overshadowed
by more high-profile italian cities like rome florence venice and milan but minus the big ticket
attractions bologna actually boasts all of the old world charm of the aforementioned destinations
just with a more down-home quality it's perhaps because bologna receives fuhrer taurus that the
divide between locals and travelers feels less clear-cut here than in the likes of rome and
venice travellers can easily happily lose themselves here by wandering under porticos
sampling the local dishes and relaxing in the piazza maggiore an open-minded city with
a long history of progressive values bologna more than earns its high friendliness score
number five lisbon portugal lisbon is a city that really requires little introduction
in recent years the portuguese capital has become a very popular destination with travelers around
the world from south georgia castle belem tower and the lisbon cathedral to the rua augusta
arch and eduardo the seventh park the city is certainly not lacking for noteworthy attractions
but honestly the whole thing is so beautiful and culturally rich that it can equally be appreciated
by simply wandering the city's historic streets thankfully even as portugal becomes an
increasingly popular destination the lisbon locals still seem to be taking it all in stride whatever
issues they may be navigating in terms of over tourism they're working to address the problem
as a whole not venting their frustrations to the individual travelers visiting this wonderful city
lisbon is a busy place but it still welcomes you with open arms number four porto portugal when
a country lands two cities on this list back to back it's safe to say that the nation as a whole
has its heart in the right place just beating out lisbon porto is the country's second largest city
but first in terms of friendliness located on the coast of northern portugal and divided by
the dolro river porto is a stunning gem of a city while the architecture and surrounding
landscape are indeed enchanting the city's beauty is more than skin-deep it's got
engaging and lively locals to match whether you're enjoying a cruise along the doro river sampling
the region's wine visiting one of the many museums or getting a crush course in portuguese cuisine
one thing is guaranteed pretty much everyone you interact with is sure to make you feel at home
number 3 valletta malta as far as mediterranean destinations go malta really tends to get
overlooked travelers from the surrounding european countries appreciate its many virtues and charms
but in the eyes of travellers from further abroad it consistently gets eclipsed by countries like
croatia italy and greece and that's a real shame because malta is among the most warm
and welcoming destinations in all of europe given its unique history the small island nation boasts
a remarkable cultural blend that borrows from a number of its neighbors but also feels utterly
unique nowhere is this more apparent than in the capital city of valletta which honestly looks like
something out of a fantasy series an extremely progressive city known for being a european
leader in lgbtq plus rights malta is the sort of destination where everyone feels welcome it's
tough to leave without having made at least a few friends number two dublin ireland what can we say
about the irish capital that hasn't already been said well perhaps the fact that its locals are so
darn friendly the city proper is home to about 550 000 people but with around 1.9 million residents
in the greater dublin area the local energy can really get dialed up depending on the occasion
dublin can feel sleepy and quaint or like one big party and it's that duality that's a major
part of the city's appeal whether you're having a pint at the pub strolling its picturesque streets
or just sitting on a bench people watching locals are going to say hello there's a sense
of familiarity and small town charm that seems to permeate the local mentality naturally chatty
people dubliners never seem at a loss when it comes to conversation they also seem to take pride
in making sure that travelers get the help they need and are well taken care of number one galway
ireland island sure is a friendly place beating out dublin galway is at the very top of our list
it's considered not only the friendliest city in europe but amongst the most welcoming towns
anywhere with a population of under 80 000 people galway is modest in size but that just translates
into a wonderful sense of local community named a european capital of culture in 2020 galway
is known for its love of music and arts with festivals happening throughout the calendar year
during these celebrations the line between local and traveller quickly disappears with everyone
coming together and of course you can't have a reputation for great hospitality without food
and drink to match in addition to the classic pub culture for which the country is famous
galway is the irish culinary capital here pretty much everyone gets treated like family
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