Europe’s winter tourism shines with Spain, France, Finland, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Austria, and Hungary leading as top destinations and seasonal favorites. Data from the EU Tourism Dashboard highlights that in the winter months, southern coastal regions emerge as the EU’s premier travel destinations. This comprehensive dashboard, developed by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), presents the latest tourism data and trends at national, regional, and sub-regional levels, offering critical insights for 2023. The data reveals that between December 2022 and February 2023, the Canary Islands in Spain recorded over 6 million nights-spent, claiming the top spot among EU regions. Rhône-Alpes in France closely followed with 5.8 million, while Spain’s Andalusia secured third place with over 5 million. This trend underscores the enduring appeal of warm coastal destinations and winter sports regions. Top Winter Destinations in 2023 The EU’s top 20 regions for winter stays paint a vivid picture of traveler preferences. Spain dominates the leaderboard with five regions in the top 10, including the Canary Islands, Andalusia, Catalonia, Valencia, and Madrid. France’s Rhône-Alpes and Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur join the list, along with Austria’s Tyrol and Italy’s Lazio. Other notable regions include Île-de-France, home to Paris, and Austria’s Tyrol, renowned for […]