Forbes ranks safest European countries to visit this season

Madrid, Spain: A city filled with culture and history. Photo: Jorge Fernández Salas / unsplash

With the European summer season already in full swing, Forbes has declared that these are the safest countries to visit in Europe this season…

Madrid, Spain: A city filled with culture and history. Photo: Jorge Fernández Salas / unsplash

Forbes says these are the safest countries…

In a recent study published by Forbes, some European countries are decidedly safer to visit than others. This study takes into account several factors, including crime rates, pollution levels as well as healthcare in order to determine the safest destinations.

According to these factors, Forbes ranked the following countries as safest:

Switzerland
Slovenia
Portugal
Austria
Germany
Spain
Czech Republic

SchengenVisaInfo reports that Switzerland, evaluated with a grade of 88.3, was chosen as the safest country in Europe as they enjoy the best health care system on the continent, some of the best bathing waters and among the lowest pollution levels.

Stunning Switzerland took the number one spot on the list of safest countries to visit in Europe. Photo: Stephen Leonardi / unsplash

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Next on the list, Forbes featured Slovenia, with a 82.3 grade, for its low crime rate and beautiful bathing places. Portugal took the third spot, rated a 82.1, for its low levels of pollution, high water quality and a good level of health care.

According to a Forbes Advisor spokesman, security is a very important factor for travellers who are planning their vacation. At the same time, these figures show that there are significant differences across Europe when measuring factors such as bathing water quality or levels of crime.

He also said that these figures showcase the importance of travel insurance when people decide to travel to different places.

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.