Top 5 most visited countries in Europe. Where do we stop to visit?

France - 86,918 tourists

Enchanted by the lights of Paris, France is at the top of the wish list of travelers according to data collected by the World Tourism Organization. We could say that this country bets on the kitchen, the sauces, the cheeses, the pastries and the sweets attract the tourists to every corner. Cities such as Colmar, Biarritz, Lyon, Dijon, Aix-en-Provence and Carcassonne are not to be missed both in winter and in the middle of spring.

French beaches are often among the most famous. Go to the list of Cannes, Marseille, Saint Tropez, Nice, Ajjacio, Saint-Malo, Calvi or Le Lavandou and tell the world-famous seaside destinations. Of course, French villages have their charm, old buildings, peace, castles and landscapes. They are a dream. Regions such as Provence, Normandy, the Pyrenees, the French Alps, the Loire Valley or Alsace are sought after. Guests still have to indulge in local cheeses and a tasting of the best champagne in the world.

Spain 81,786 tourists

Passionate, fiery, music-loving, hot and cold, this is Spain! Its landscapes are diverse, from the plains of Andalusia, the immeasurable Atlantic, the incredible bays in the Mediterranean to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The beauty of this country is uninterrupted by the outposts of ancient Spain, Moorish cities and effervescent coastal cities or the famous Canary Islands.

Food is the culinary art, tapas, Serrano ham, paella or tortilla, and wine are even national obsessions. Rightly so, however, their preparations are recognized worldwide.

Those looking for a faster pace of life are heading to Barcelona, Madrid, the big cities where you get lost in the crowd. Art is not left to chance either, Dali, Picasso and Gaudi are Spanish landmarks.

And when it comes to talking about the "fiesta" - holiday, Spain is the country where you can fully understand this word. Life is fiesta, and flamenco is the unmistakable style of music that moves souls.

Italy - 58,253 tourists

Italy is also in the top 5 most visited countries in Europe and it could not be otherwise. The former Roman Empire is a blessed land if we think of Florence, Venice and Rome, the three cities visited annually by millions of tourists. The Vatican is another place to see, the museums, the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica gather travelers from all over the world.

Italy is the country that gave the world the greatest artists, created the Renaissance, and the artistic city of Florence has so many examples. Tourists also choose the rural beauty of Tuscany, especially in autumn when the richness and color of the region is splendid. Tastings of chianti, sparkling wines, rosé or white are a journey in itself. Milan has opulence, luxury and many brands, being a magnet for those who want to shop. Pisa, Monte Carlo, Lake Como, Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast and Mediterranean cuisine are other assets of this country.

Great Britain - 37,651

Surprising or not for some of us, the United Kingdom ranks 4th in the top of the most visited European countries. 37,651 tourists visited the Kingdom in 2017. And no, not only London is in preference, because the United Kingdom has so many places waiting to be discovered.

The diversity of this country is also reflected in its landscape. From the seaside, as Bournemouth is, secret bays, rural areas with traditional stone houses to mountain peaks no higher than 1000 meters. the diversity of the United Kingdom is also reflected in its landscape.

For many visitors, the UK is the capital, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and the best universities in the world, Oxford or Cambridge. Nightlife is one of the reasons why tourists choose this destination, as many pubs are known.

England is from the Victorian era, about Scotland, castles, birdwatching, Michelin-starred restaurants, grass-fed picnics and vibrant cities.

Turkey - 37,601

Welcome to Turkey, the locals seem to say, and what was once the Ottoman Empire seems to have nothing to do with this country. The place where two continents meet, Europe and Asia, is fascinating, a cultural mix. Bosphorus, Pamukkale, Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Turkish Riviera, Cappadocia are the most sought after holiday destinations. In addition, the services are impeccable, especially in the ultra all inclusive regime.

A rich historical terrain, incredible gastronomy, olive groves, Kackar Mountains, ruins, the Bosphorus, wonderful views and bazaar markets are the reasons to bring you here if you have never been.

In fact, water sports enthusiasts find a land suitable for diving, boating, cruising, windsurfing, rafting or paragliding in Ölüdeniz.

They remain the most visited countries in 2017, according to UNWTO, but do not forget that these lands have been discovered in proportion of 50%. You have so much to learn, just search!