Europe's safest city is a seaside gem and it's a sunny Mediterranean spot
When it comes to planning a holiday, there's a lot to consider from the local cuisine and attractions to accommodation. However, one crucial factor is the safety of the destination.
According to an analysis by tour company Riviera Travel, which launched two cruise ships last year, one city has been crowned the safest in Europe.
The study took into account current crime levels and the increase in crime over the past five years - and it comes after a warning to Brit tourists planning all-inclusive holidays to Spain.
An overall safety score was then calculated, revealing how safe each location is, reports the Express.
Topping the list with an overall safety score of 44.14 is the Croatian city of Dubrovnik.
Not only is Dubrovnik a safe place to visit, but it also attracts crowds of tourists with its medieval architecture and status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Known as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', the city boasts a charming Old Town for visitors to explore.
Dubrovnik scored 8.76 from Numbeo for crime level, indicating it's 'very low' and 35.38 for crime increasing over the last five years, also deemed 'low'.
Coming in second with an overall safety score of 55.81 is Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.
Like Dubrovnik, Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a medieval city.
Visitors can safely enjoy a plethora of cafes and restaurants serving local cuisine.
Poland's capital, Warsaw, ranks third with a safety score of 60.19.
Despite seeing a 'moderate' increase in crime over the past five years, the popular destination maintains a 'very low' crime level.
Many tourists flock to this city to delve into its rich history and sample the vast array of Polish cuisine on offer.
Prague, the Czech Republic's capital, came in fourth with a score of 60.88, its 'moderate' crime rating over the past five years contributing to an overall 'very low' crime score.
As the largest city in the Czech Republic, Prague draws in thousands of tourists annually, who are captivated by its gothic cathedrals and skyline filled with spires.
Kraków took fifth place with a score of 64.31. According to Riviera Travel, it has a 'low' crime level of 20.7 and a 'moderate' increase in crime over the past five years of 43.61.
Kraków is home to Europe's largest medieval market square, a renowned Old Town, and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meanwhile, Amsterdam ranked sixth with a score of 71.09, followed by Munich in Germany with 73.74 and Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland.
Zurich was ninth, with Budapest, the capital of Hungary, rounding out the top ten.
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