20 selected destinations have just competed for the prestigious title of Best European Destination 2017. After a three weeks’ period of online voting, participants from Tourism Offices, community managers and the 426,859 voters made their choice and influenced the result.

Porto was elected Best European Destination 2017 and won this prestigious title, followed by Milan and Gdansk. Athens is the 4th best European destination.

Travellers have always ranked Athens at the top of this European competition. It is a favourite destination for travellers from all over the world who want to discover Europe. Ever since its participation in this competition, Athens has ranked among the 5 favourite destinations of travellers worldwide. From the iconic Acropolis, rising above the city, to charming up and coming neighborhoods and contemporary art galleries, the city of Classic Marathon and Olympic Games is a majestically quirky clash of past and present.  One of the world’s oldest cities with a recorded history of 3,500 years, the Greek capital is constantly undergoing urban renewals to keep up with the evolution of time. Athens lives up to all the hype, is mentioned in the article.

See the whole list:

1.Porto

2.Milan

3.Gdansk

4.Athens

5. San Sebastian

6. Sozopol

7.Vienna

8.Stari Grad

9. Basel

10.Madrid

11.Rotterdam

12.Rome

13.Paris

14.Bonifacio

15.Wild Taiga