Portugal Boasts Two of the Friendliest Cities in the World
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The city of Porto was distinguished by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller, at the Readers' Choice Awards 2026, as the most welcoming in Europe. In the European ranking, it was at the forefront of Lisbon and other cities such as Amsterdam, Stockholm and Vienna, taking second place worldwide, just behind Melbourne.
If you've ever needed advice or help while traveling in an unfamiliar location, you know how much the friendliness of the locals matters. The new list of the friendliest cities in the world was compiled by the readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine. Only two countries have two representatives in the top ten: Portugal and, for Czechs, much more distant Australia, which earned first place.
Worldwide, Invicta is only supplanted by Australian Melbourne. The other place on the podium belongs to Seoul, South Korea. Lisbon comes soon after.
Condé Nast Traveler released its list of the 10 friendliest cities in the world for 2026. Melbourne is in first place, while Seoul, Jaipur, and Bangkok represent Asia.
Condé Nast Traveler has just revealed the friendliest cities in the world as part of its annual 2026 Readers' Choice Awards.
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