Caravan and motorhome owners often use their leisure vehicles to indulge their passions, whether it’s cycling, hiking or motorsport.
But one hobby that can form a great basis for a city break in your trusted vehicle is football, with some great teams to watch play in Europe.
With this in mind, Live Football Tickets has crunched the data to see which destinations are the best place to enjoy a match as domestic leagues gear up to restart.
Stefan Balkenende from the site said: “Aside from watching their football team play, fans love soaking up the history and culture of their teams.
“From the museums and stadium tours, to the local fans and pubs, all of these aspects can make a great city break for fans of the beautiful game.”
Portugal tops the table
Portugal’s capital, Lisbon, was found to be the best place to head for a football city break, according to the judgement criteria.
It scored 8.99 out of a possible ten in areas including the number of major stadia and prices of meals, pints and public transport.
Pitching up your caravan or motorhome and relying on local transport is a great way to explore a city, as long as the infrastructure is in place.
Lisbon boasts two major football teams, Benfica and Sporting, with the former hosting Estadio do Benfica tours and a museum.
Portugal’s second city, Porto, followed its capital onto the list, scoring 8.40, with a three-course meal for two costing just £37.42 on average, the lowest price in the top ten.
As well as catching an FC Porto match, football fans can take part in Estádio do Dragão tours and visit its museum.
Madrid takes third
The Spanish city of Madrid came in third position, boasting a score of 8.31 for its popular attractions such as the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium and Museum, and National Spanish Football Museum.
Visitors can get around the city for just £1.26 on average, one of the cheapest transport prices on the list of destinations reviewed for the study.
Rounding out the top ten
Completing the top ten football cities on the list were:
- Barcelona
- Rome
- Paris
- Manchester
- Berlin
- Glasgow
- Rotterdam
Mr Balkenende added: “Manchester’s football scene is rich with four major stadiums, home to Man City and Man United, and visitors able to get around for just £2 on average.”
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