5 Friendliest Countries in Europe

In this article, we will take a look at the 5 friendliest countries in Europe. For detailed coverage of this topic and a more comprehensive list, please look at the 15 Friendliest Countries in Europe.

5. Netherlands

Insider Monkey Score: 7

Netherlands, famed for its canals, tulip fields, windmills and cycling routes, is a country in North West Europe. Dutch folks are incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly with visitors.

Additionally, they are accepting of other people’s cultures and believes. As of 2022, the population of the country was 17.6 million, with 2.6 million being foreign-born.

4. Greece

Insider Monkey Score: 7

Greece, a country in Southeast Europe, is a beautiful amalgamation of historic ruins, pristine beaches, stunning landscapes, and some delicious food. It is also among the friendliest countries in Europe.

In 2022, 27.8 million tourists were welcomed by the kind citizens of the nation.

3. Ireland

Insider Monkey Score: 8

People visit Ireland, located in Northern Europe, for its emerald landscapes, literature, folklore, as well as art, and music. At the same time, several travelers on Reddit and Quora describe the locals of Ireland as some of the world’s kindest and most hospitable to outsiders.

2. Spain

Insider Monkey Score: 9

Spain, with its diverse array of culture, rich history, natural beauty, and delicious food, is a well-known tourist destination. In addition, though missing out on a top 10 spot in the Ease of Settling In Index (12th) of the Expat Insider 2023 survey, Spain does come 6th in the Culture & Welcome Subcategory. 80% of expats feel at home in the country.

1. Portugal

Insider Monkey Score: 10

Portugal, a southern European country on the Iberian Peninsula, tops our list of the friendliest countries in Europe. Portuguese people are exceptionally kind to both expats and tourists.

Its easy-going people welcomed over 30 million tourists last year. Moreover, the country ranks 13^th in the Ease of Settling In Index of the Expat Insider 2023 survey. Over 80% of expats feel welcome and 78% of them feel at home in the Portugal.

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