An amazing vacation spot in Europe, more popular than Barcelona
According to a new study, Barcelona is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the world. However, another lesser-known place has pushed the Spanish hotspot down the rankings.
Travel experts from Advantage Travel Partnership said that Reykjavik and Krakow have become more popular than Barcelona and Amsterdam. Krakow is one of the cheapest vacation destinations in Europe, so it is not surprising that the Polish city is rising in the popularity ranking, express.co emphasizes.
Kelly Cooks, commercial director of Advantage Travel Partnership, said that "people want to try something new," hence the interest in Reykjavik.
The cool capital of Iceland is not a cheap vacation destination, but it is a great choice for tourists looking for a combination of nature and city life. The most popular tourist attraction in Reykjavik is Hallgrimskirkja, the largest church in Iceland, which has a 73-meter tower.
Perlan, an interactive museum that explores Iceland's unique natural landscape, is also very popular. Additionally, tourists can get out of the city to explore some of Iceland's waterfalls and volcanic landscapes.
According to a study by Bounce, Iceland has also become an object of increased interest among vacationers in Google searches. The country has become the second most popular search destination, second only to Turkey.
Even though the country has been affected by recent volcanic eruptions, it is generally considered one of the safest vacation destinations in the world.
The drop in interest in Barcelona and Amsterdam may help each of the cities recover from the impact of over-tourism. Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to one of the highest in Europe.
Earlier, TravelWise reported on the best beaches in the world.