The awards also named Europe’s leading airline, which was awarded to Lufthansa for the fifth consecutive year.

The Algarve, Portugal, grabbed the accolade of Europe’s best beach destination. The sunny Mediterranean region is renowned for its beautiful beaches and sandy coves, with an unbeatable selection of hotels and restaurants.

Winner of Europe’s Leading Hotel & Spa was the Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa in Spain. The hotel’s breath-taking mountain and sea views and rooms vary from plush to elaborate, with hot tubs and large telescopes on terraces, and there are two swimming pools.

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