With Mediterranean beaches, beautifully wild, mountainous interiors, World Heritage cities and volcanic islands, Spain offers a beguiling mix to travelers and is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful European countries.
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1. Spain. During my travels throughout Europe, I had the opportunity to discover some truly amazing places, but no other country made me feel more alive and inspired than Spain, with its monumental cities, dazzling costas, and gloriously laid-back way of life.
Italy is more beautiful and breathtaking. While Spain too is one of the most beautiful places in the world, the vibe and sheer beauty of Italian cities as well as small towns, and the views of Italian countryside is unparalleled and quite overwhelming. Spain is a more modern and better organised country.
While there are definitely far more beautiful places to see in Portugal, from Óbidos to the Berlengas Islands to Monsanto and beyond, there's no doubt that you can cover a bigger percentage of Portugal's top destinations in one trip than you can Spain's.
Maspalomas Beach, Gran Canaria. A golden Sahara-like landscape on the south coast of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, Maspalomas Beach is one of the prettiest places in Spain.
Sweden. The stunning Scandinavian nation of Sweden is known for surreal forests, coastal islands, glittering lakes and glacial mountains. It is also known for being home to the most beautiful women in the world. With complete elegance, sporty charm and passionately deep eyes, women of Sweden are perfect beauties.
Indonesia impressed Rough Guides' readers with its range of natural landscapes and varied cultures. No surprise really, given that this nation is spread across a mind-blowing 17,508 Indonesian islands, hence the country's incredible diversity of flora, fauna, food and customs.
Among the top European countries visited by Americans are Italy, France, and Germany. At this time, U.S. citizens can travel to the Schengen Area for short-term stays without having to apply for a visa. In 2024, the EU plans to introduce ETIAS, the European Travel Information and Authorization System.
All in all, Spain is generally a bit cheaper to visit when choosing an Italy or Spain vacation. Restaurants and hotels are mainly more affordable, even in larger Spanish cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville. Note that you will use euros as currency in both Italy and Spain.