Portugal

Portugal punches far above its size in global travel rankings. Lisbon and Porto offer world-class food, walkable historic neighborhoods, and a vibrant art scene at prices well below Western European neighbors. The Alentejo wine region and Algarve coast add variety. Portugal also offers one of Europe's most accessible golden visa programs. It outranks Spain in traveler satisfaction surveys for value, with accommodation 30% cheaper than the average for Southern Europe.