Planning a summer vacation? Club Med travel experts have found the sunniest places in Europe! Find out more about where to go for maximum relaxation this summer

In the spring, most people start planning their summer vacation. Everyone wants to spend time in different ways, but we all want to enjoy the sunny weather. The British edition of the "Express" analyzed the research of Club Med travel experts and revealed the sunniest cities in Europe. Portugal has become the leader, and read on to find out what other countries are on the list.

What is the rating based on?

Researchers took into account the following factors: average air and sea temperatures and the number of hours of sunshine and rainy days.

Top 3 sunniest cities in Europe

Faro, Portugal. This city in southwestern Europe topped the ranking, as it has 11 hours of sunshine per day in summer. The average temperature is also as comfortable as possible - 24 degrees, and there are practically no rainy days. It should be added that the city is located in the Algarve province, so it has a beautiful historic center and picturesque beaches nearby;

Athens, Greece. This European capital attracts tourists not only with its ancient architecture but also with sunny weather. It is estimated that the average number of rainy days in summer is one. If you plan to combine the study of historical monuments with a beach vacation, Greece will be a great choice;

Marbella, Spain. The presence of the Spanish city in the ranking of sunny countries will not surprise anyone. At the same time, it is Marbella that has overtaken the rest of the Spanish cities. In this city, the sun shines for 11 hours on average in summer, which is almost half of the day. Tourists can spend time on the beaches of the Costa del Sol nearby, so we recommend looking for more information about this sunny city.

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What cities are also in the ranking?

Further down the list, you will see several cities that will surprise even experienced travelers. The capitals of Great Britain, Sweden, and Denmark have broken the stereotypes of cloudy and foggy weather, because in summer, nature generously gives sunny days to the inhabitants of these countries.  

Full rating of sunny cities: 

- Faro, Portugal;

- Athens, Greece;

- Marbella, Spain;

- Palermo, Italy;

- Dubrovnik, Croatia;

- Bodrum, Turkey;

- Stockholm, Sweden;

- London, UK;

- Bordeaux, France;

- Copenhagen, Denmark.

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