Though some people like to pack their holidays with activities and non-stop action, others enjoy a peaceful trip away somewhere new.
And, for those who want to chill out, the world’s most relaxing city has been revealed in a new study.
The research compared 50 cities on spa access, air quality, total number of nature and parks, sunshine hours, happiness and traffic congestion.
With a whopping 266 parks and nature reserves – more than any other city on the list – as well as 3054.6 hours of sunshine a year, San Diego, in California, came out on top.
Known for its beautiful beaches and great weather, San Diego has everything needed for a summer getaway.
It also has a relatively high happiness score compared to other locations on the list.
What’s more, it’s a perfect place for travellers wanting to unwind, with 359 spas and wellness centres to choose from.
Overall, San Diego earned a relaxation score of 68.7 out of 100.
San Diego, in California, has been named as the world’s best city for relaxing
With a whopping 266 parks and nature reserves – more than any other city on the list – as well as 3054.6 hours of sunshine a year, the US city came out on top
Singapore ranked second in the study conducted by Hofaly, and also has plenty parks and nature reserves – 242, to be exact.
Visitors are spoilt for choice with 698 wellness centres, too.
And there’s plenty of sunshine – 2,022 hours – and good air quality, so tourists can be outside without worrying.
Singapore also scored the highest for happiness, meaning locals enjoy a good quality of life.
Vienna placed third in the study overall, boasting 91 parks and nature reserves, and basking in 2,048 hours of sunshine a year.
The Austrian hotspot has one of the best air quality scores on the list, offering some of the cleanest air in Europe.
When it comes to relaxing, there’s plenty of choice. with 137 spas and wellness centres.
The city also has the shortest average traffic time at just 21.5 minutes.
Singapore ranked second in the study conducted by Hofaly, and also has plenty parks and nature reserves – 242, to be exact
Vienna placed third, and boasts 91 parks and nature reserves, while also basking in 2,048 hours of sunshine a year
Australia placed high in the rankings, with Sydney and Melbourne coming fourth and fifth.
Meanwhile, Berlin and Auckland ranked sixth and seventh.
In eighth place, was Portland, USA, and Rome came in ninth place.
Bringing up the rear was Helsinki, Finland, Madrid and Barcelona – in tenth, eleventh, and twelfth place, respectively.
