Tourism contributes a lot to the economy of Europe. A rich history, beautiful locations, numerous heritage sites, and ease of travel make Europe the first choice of travellers. The following is a list of the top 10 most visited European countries. Let’s read.
Key points
• France is the most visited country in Europe. Around 93.2 million international tourists visited France in 2022.
• In 2019, nearly 90 million people visited France.
• Spain is the second-most visited country in Europe. Nearly 72 million people visited Spain in 2022.
• Türkiye (Turkey) is the third most popular travel destination in Europe.
• Most countries on the following list are located in Southern or Western Europe.
• France has been the most popular travel destination in Europe for many years now.
Top 10 most visited European countries
Rank | Country | International tourist arrivals (million) (2022) |
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1 | France | around 93.2 |
2 | Spain | around 71.7 |
3 | Türkiye (Turkey) | around 50.5 |
4 | Italy | around 49.8 |
5 | United Kingdom | around 30.7 |
6 | Germany | around 28.5 |
7 | Greece | around 27.8 |
8 | Austria | around 26.2 |
9 | Portugal | around 22.3 |
10 | Netherlands | around 16.1 |
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