Traveling is a right held by everyone. Seeing the world, discovering new things, trying new foods, and making friends all over the world is something everyone should be able to do, including people with disabilities. If we’re honest, it’s not easy to get everywhere in a wheelchair, with a cane or if you have to move slower than other traffic. However, there are a few destinations that stand out from the others thanks to their ultra accessibility.

In October, Good to goa specialist travel insurance provider, has released its findings analyzing which popular travel destinations are best for elderly or disabled travelers. To find out which places are most accessible, the team first created a starting list of the top 20 European cities based on the number of annual visitors to each. It then measured each destination on several points, including forms of public transportation, healthcare, and accessible restaurants/tourist attractions. (Some data points were calculated per 100,000 residents to prevent larger cities from being unfairly ranked higher.)

After looking at all the numbers, the team named Paris the most accessible city in Europe.

“With a high score across the board, Paris emerged as the #1 destination,” the company shared in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. “The City of Lights ranked among the top five cities for all metrics other than number of public transportation options and number of accessible attractions.”

Three Italian cities – Milan, Florence and Venice – rank among the top five destinations (third to fifth, respectively). Florence also took first place for accessible attractions and accessible restaurants. However, as the results highlight, “Florence and Venice rank among the worst performing cities in terms of available public transport.”

Perhaps rather surprisingly to anyone who has ever been there, Lisbon was named the second most accessible city. Although it’s famous for its rolling hills and cobblestone streets, Lisbon ranks highly for its number of transportation options, accessible cultural sites, and health care. (As a resident of Lisbon, I suggest hiring one of the many tuk-tuk drivers to take you all over the city, or hop on a tram to see and do it all without having to worry about the elevation gain .)

In the top 10, we also find Athens in sixth position, followed by Amsterdam, Prague, Munich and Berlin.

“Understandably, for many people living with disabilities, health conditions or mobility issues, moving abroad to an unfamiliar location can be off-putting,” Grant Winter, Head of Compliance at Good to gosaid. “There are often worries about leaving an established support network, moving to a new city, and what might happen if you need medical attention. The good news is that travel is becoming more and more accessible, with many world-class must-see trips available. “We find that places are extremely accessible and easy to navigate. Our research has revealed that several of the world’s most iconic cultural cities are also some of the most accessible, meaning these destinations offer perfect travel opportunities for everyone. world, regardless of age or disability.”