Top European and Mexican Travel Destinations 2025

A roundup of European and global destinations highlights diverse travel appeals for 2025, from Porto — named Time Out’s “World’s Friendliest City” — to Spain’s Costa Brava with medieval towns and dramatic coastal parks. The Balearic Islands offer variety: Ibiza combines Dalt Vila’s UNESCO-listed old town and beaches such as Cala Comte with a quieter cultural side, while Palma de Mallorca features the Gothic La Seu cathedral and Bellver Castle. Valencia and Barcelona pair modern attractions (Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences) with historic quarters and Mediterranean beaches; Barcelona’s Gaudí landmarks, including the Sagrada Família, remain major draws. Andalusia’s highlights — Granada’s Alhambra and Generalife gardens plus Seville’s Alcázar, flamenco and Moorish–Gothic heritage — provide immersive historical experiences, with Madrid anchoring Spain’s cultural tourism through the Royal Palace, Retiro Park and world-class museums. Regional destinations across Spain emphasize gastronomy, markets and local traditions that complement major sites. Beyond Europe, Los Cabos remains a premier Mexican getaway in 2025 — known for desert-meets-sea landscapes, whale watching, diving and resort infrastructure — and officials say it continues to be safe for tourists.