Are you planning a trip along the Wild Atlantic Way this summer? If so, make sure to factor in a visit to this quaint Cork town that has been named one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
One popular County Cork town has claimed the title of one of Europe’s most beautiful small towns.
Cobh is a picturesque harbour town located just off the coast of mainland County Cork. Boasting plenty of history and a charming feel, the town welcomes droves of tourists visiting the area every year.
So, now is the perfect time to visit as this stunning Cork town has claimed a place on the list of Europe’s most beautiful small towns.
Gaining international recognition – one of the best on the continent
The global travel experts at Condé Nast Traveller have come up with their ultimate ranking of beautiful small towns and villages across Europe.
From Alpine villages to stunning Tuscan towns, the travel experts ranked 25 top locations that you need to add to your bucket list. And, if we learnt anything, it’s that Europe boasts plenty of stunning locations to enjoy a peaceful escape.
Stunning small towns in Portugal, Switzerland, and France featuring among the top spots. So, we were delighted to see that one Cork town was named among Europe’s most beautiful small towns.
The top spots to visit – fairytale towns and villages
In no particular order, Condé Nast Traveller revealed their top 25 spots. Ranking alongside the Cork town to claim a place on the list of Europe’s most beautiful small towns and villages are Guimarães in Portugal, Český Krumlov in the Czech Republic, and Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland.
Eguisheim in France, Bled in Slovenia, Mdina in Malta, and Ronda in Spain also featured on the list. This was thanks to their unique architectural styles and wealth of history.
Closer to home, Portree in Scotland was also named. It ranked as one of the most beautiful spots, thanks to its “sublime natural beauty”. Similarly, Castle Combe in England claimed a place, being called a “quintessentially English village”.
Ribe in Denmark, Praiano in Italy, Dinant in Belgium, and Giethoorn in the Netherlands were also recognised. Condé Nast Traveller highlighted their quaint charm and scenic beauty.
Meanwhile, spots such as Hallstatt in Austria, Assos in Greece, Kotor in Montenegro, and Ísafjörður in Iceland also ranked.
Cork town named among Europe’s most beautiful small towns – plenty of reasons to visit
Cobh is known for being the Titanic’s last port of call before setting off on its fateful voyage. Previously called Queenstown, it boasts a wealth of history and attracts thousands of visitors annually.
Caitlin Morton ranked the town among the most beautiful small towns in Europe. She wrote, “Cobh redefines charming with its rows of candy-coloured homes along the water and towering cathedral standing sentry over the harbour.
“This town is particularly popular with cruise-lovers – about 60 ships stop there every year. In fact, Cobh was the final port of call for the RMS Titanic, and a commemorative museum stands in the city today.”
