The Algarve in southern Portugal has long been a popular family travel destination. Barcelona combines a relaxed beach holiday with an exciting city trip.

The Brittany region in northwestern France is the perfect destination for families who find the Mediterranean too hot in summer. If you are lacking inspiration for a travel destination, the tourism platform “European Best Destinations” (EBD) has a few tips for families with children. The platform selects the best vacation destinations in a variety of categories based on surveys among tens of thousands of travelers. The top 5 at a glance: The top five destinations for young and old in Europe are: Greece, Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. The list is compiled by the German Travel Association (DRV) and is based on a survey of more than 2,000 people. The first people started planning their vacation for the summer of 2024 last fall, according to a statement from the DRV. The number of Germans who travel organized is increasing, says Norbert Fiebig, President of the Germantravel association.