TIn first place is Palma de Mallorca, with a city break score of 9.49.
A study by Bounce has ranked the 50 major cities in Europe on factors such as the number of things to do, nature and parks, bars and clubs and average annual temperature and rainfall, to reveal the best city destinations in Europe.
The 10 best city break destinations in Europe
|
Rank |
City |
Number of things to do per 100,000 people |
Nature and parks per 100,000 people |
Restaurants per 100,000 people |
Bars & clubs per 100,000 people |
Average annual temperature (°F) |
Average annual rainfall (mm) |
City break score /10 |
|
1 |
Palma de Mallorca |
187.4 |
8.0 |
592.4 |
24.7 |
63.9 |
402 |
9.49 |
|
2 |
Seville |
190.9 |
5.1 |
418.5 |
26.0 |
65.8 |
483 |
9.08 |
|
3 |
Valencia |
126.5 |
6.1 |
486.9 |
9.0 |
63.7 |
427 |
8.13 |
|
4 |
Prague |
299.0 |
7.0 |
418.9 |
47.9 |
49.6 |
687 |
8.10 |
|
5 |
Venice |
733.6 |
24.8 |
523.0 |
19.0 |
57.9 |
1,081 |
7.86 |
|
6 |
Florence |
309.5 |
5.6 |
322.7 |
14.1 |
56.5 |
935 |
7.21 |
|
7 |
Edinburgh |
302.4 |
7.1 |
355.7 |
34.3 |
46.9 |
868 |
7.11 |
|
8 |
Amsterdam |
257.6 |
5.1 |
348.8 |
22.6 |
51.3 |
844 |
7.08 |
|
9 |
Kraków |
195.3 |
10.4 |
237.9 |
21.6 |
48.2 |
835 |
6.87 |
|
10 |
Tallinn |
173.3 |
6.6 |
240.8 |
16.4 |
43.7 |
702 |
6.74 |
TIn first place is Palma de Mallorca, with a city break score of 9.49. As well as being amongst the top-scoring cities for things to do, Palma also enjoys beautiful weather too, meaning that if you get tired of exploring the historic city centre and masses of great bars and restaurants, then you can relax on the golden sandy beaches instead.
Another Spanish city, Seville, ranks in the top 3. The capital of Andalusia has a city break score of 9.08 and again ranks high for things to do. With its charming streets, hidden gardens, and links with flamenco dancing, Seville is a great city for a romantic getaway. Seville is also the warmest of the city’s on our list, with temperatures averaging at 65.8°F over the course of the year.
Completing the top three best cities is another Spanish city, Valencia, with the excellent weather again playing a big part in this. However, it’s not all just about the sunshine in Valencia, as it’s also known for its thriving nightlife and striking architecture. The city ranks in third with a city break score of 8.13.
Further study insights:
- Venice ranks in first place for the number of things to do, with 733.6 things to do per 100,000 people and the most naturally beautiful European city, with 24.8 parks and nature attractions per 100,000 people.
- The best European city break for food-lovers is Palma de Mallorca with 592.4 restaurants per 100,000 people.
- Prague comes in at the top of the rankings for the European city with the best nightlife, with 47.9 bars and clubs per 100,000 people in the city.
- The best European city break for sun worshippers is Seville, Spain, with average annual temperatures of 68.5ºF and highs of 95ºF.
- The most affordable city for a European city break is Istanbul, Turkey with an affordability score of 9.19.
Vicky is the co-founder of TravelDailyNews Media Network where she is the Editor-in Chief. She is also responsible for the daily operation and the financial policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Business Administration from the Technical University of Athens and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.
She has many years of both academic and industrial experience within the travel industry. She has written/edited numerous articles in various tourism magazines.
