11 Best Countries for Solo Travelers

Incredible public transport, fascinating culture, beautiful scenery and a feeling of independence without needing to rent a car.

Best for relaxed solo travel Friendly atmosphere, beautiful cities, beaches, great food and relatively easy travel between destinations. Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve and Madeira all work beautifully for solo travelers.

Best for adventure Rainforests, volcanoes, beaches, wildlife and endless outdoor activities. It's particularly good for solo travelers who don't want to spend their whole trip sightseeing from a city. 🇮🇸 Iceland — Best for dramatic landscapes

Best for dramatic landscapes Waterfalls, glaciers, volcanoes, black-sand beaches and the Northern Lights. A road trip gives you enormous freedom, although you'll want to plan carefully around weather and driving conditions.

Best for affordable adventure Excellent for meeting other travelers, beautiful islands, temples, street food and a huge range of accommodation. You can make Thailand as budget-friendly or luxurious as you like.

Best for road trips & nature One of those places where the journey really is part of the adventure. Mountains, lakes, hiking trails, beaches and spectacular scenery make it ideal for independent travelers.

Best for culture & variety Barcelona, Madrid, Seville, Granada, Mallorca, the Camino de Santiago... Spain gives solo travelers an enormous amount of choice, with plenty of opportunities to meet people along the way.

Best for budget-conscious explorers Incredible food, fascinating history, beautiful landscapes and excellent value. Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay make a fantastic introduction.

Best for scenic independence Picture-perfect trains, mountain villages, lakes and hiking trails. It's expensive, but solo travelers can get around remarkably easily without a car.

Best for friendly road trips Dramatic coastlines, charming villages, castles, pubs and some seriously beautiful drives. It's particularly appealing if you want a trip where the people and atmosphere are as important as the sights.

Best for the adventurous solo traveler 🐘 And this is where I think your Benable becomes different from all the generic “best solo travel destinations” lists.