Top 10 Destinations For The Ultimate European Getaway For Tourists In 2017

Zagreb in Croatia has been named as the ultimate European getaway for tourists in 2017, followed by the Swedish island of Gotland.

The Croatian capital received the accolade in the travel publisher Lonely Planet’s Best in Europe 2017 list, which highlights the most exciting European destinations to visit this year.

Galicia in Spain was awarded 3rd spot on the list of the best destinations to visit in 2017, closely followed by the rugged landscape of northern Montenegro and the northern English city of Leeds.

Other notable destinations include Alentejo in Portugal and Northern Germany.

Moldova took the 8th spot, beating out the likes of sun-soaked Paphos in Cyprus (No. 9) and the picturesque French region of Le Havre (No. 10).

Who made the top 10?

Top 10 Destinations For The Ultimate European Getaway For Tourists In 2017:

1. Zagreb, Croatia
   Average Highs: 81° F July, 37° F January
2. Gotland, Sweden
   Average Highs: 70° F July, 36° F January
3. Galicia, Spain
   Average Highs: 73° F July, 50° F January
4. Northern Montenegro
   Average Highs: 90° F July, 48° F January
5. Leeds, UK
   Average Highs: 64° F July, 41° F January
6. Alentejo, Portugal
   Average Highs: 91° F July, 61° F January in Algarve
7. Northern Germany
   Average Highs: 71° F July, 37° F January
8. Moldova
   Average Highs: 77° F July, 32° F January in Chişinău
9. Pafos, Cyprus
   Average Highs: 86° F July, 63° F January
10. Le Havre, France
    Average Highs: 70° F July, 46° F January

    The list – put together for the Best In Europe 2017 guide – was compiled to highlight must-see sights beyond the traditional attractions of London, Prague, or Paris.