Madrid has just been named the best destination in Europe for 2026. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Spanish capital was handed the title by European Best Destinations, which has been releasing an annual ranking of cities across the continent since 2009. After an initial screening that looked at data including tourism growth and search demand, a long list of 42 destinations was voted on by travellers to decide the top 20 places people most wanted to visit in the coming year. “Madrid stands out