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We are not sure of you, but we can’t seem to get the idea of Vespa rides in blood-orange sunsets or be cuddled on a fine bringing beach by crystal clear water from our head.
The Mediterranean Sea callsAnd this summer we intend to answer it.
There is only one light … problem. The Med is huge, and there are So Many incredible destinations to choose from.
Perhaps this is the year that you finally check a beautiful Santorini of your bucket list, but then that boisterous Hvar in Croatia looks just as charming …
Oh, and how about Mallorca, about in Spain, with its vineyard-contested hills and unspoilt Calas? Don’t let us start on Côte d’Azur and his pastel-tinted villages and vintage charm … Ok, we get it, it would help to limit it a bit.
We certainly have our favorites themselves, but if you are someone to watch Tripadvisor Experts for advice, you must know that they have just revealed their Europe best of the best ranking for 2025, and surprise, surprise, 5 by sun-godded Mediterranean precious stones have reached the top 20.
Without further delay, here are our happy winners – and why they should be on your radar this year:
Santorini, Greece
Santorini has experienced a rough patch lately because of earthquakes and landslides, but as the saying reads, the darkest hour is just before sunrise.
As soon as the first rays of sunshine are improved by the cloudy winter sky and weather conditions, we are sure that the island will be restored to its former glory, and there is really no better year to explore the white -covered wealth of Greece than 2025:
From imerovigli’s brand new one -on one boutique hotel, with luxury villas overlooking the Caldera, to Firostefani’s Blitse Nevma -Otes, there is there A large number of exciting new entries We want to experience first -hand this year this year.
Moreover, this is the year that the municipality of Thera, which rules Santorini, are shifting from Oia and other hotspots on the cliff to hidden gems in the interior. They want to retain santorinis from close by the most of the most common cultural identity and promote tourism in lesser -traded areas.
Blue-Dome Churches and Instagramable, Bougainvillea-AcSiered villages are not all that Santorini has to offer:
For example, there is Megalochori, one Labyrinthian Hilltop Village with a bell tower on multiple levelsAkrotiri, where a red-sand beach and archaeological ruins are waiting for discovery, and even Pyrgos, the highest village and a settlement in fort style characterized by the classic Aegean architecture.
Sardinia, Italy
The second largest island of Italy, Sardinia, is an independent destination to which you have to devote one to two weeks.
It is entitled to no less than 1,242 miles of coastline, usually consisting of sandy strips and green -blue colored waters, not to mention simply seeping the old world charm.
Cagliari, the capital of Sardinia and the most important port, is Famous for its well -preserved, walled old city13th-century cathedral, renovated along baroque lines and unparalleled food scene-you really did not go to Sardinia until you have tried the local fregola With cockles.
However, if it is the pristine coastal landscape, so that your heart skips, you may have to go immediately Costa Smeraldathe Applicable Emerald Coast:
The water here is impressively clear and the beaches are that perfect, powdery white sand.
To be honest, if it was not for the old fishing villages, with their picturesque ports and medieval centers, such as Porto Cervo and Cannigione, you would swear that you had landed in the Caribbean.
Can’t get enough of the subtropical vibes? The almost untouched Maddalena islands are a short 20-minute boat trip from Palau, and if you follow those peaks, the Gennarguentu National Park offers some of the most beautiful panoramas in the entire territory.
Mallorca, Spain
The trendy holiday island in Spain, Mallorca really does not need an introduction:
It is known for its photo-perfect capital Palma de Mallorca, A compact coastal junction strewn with historical sightsWith a monumental Catalan-Gothic cathedral and a unique, round, bellver castle, to name a pair, and countless remote bays bathed by turquoise waters.
It can It gets very busy in the summer, especially with the inflow of British and German tourists and the non -stop flights from America, so why would you add it to your travel schedule in 2025?
Well, instead of a Cala d’Or, like everyone, or the Port de Sóller, who is dominated by Resort, instead take a deep dive into the rich history of Mallorca:
Valldemossa is a beautiful one, Stone built mountain villageMaintaining much of his old allure despite the fact that they were founded in 123 BC, and Alcudia combines both relaxation by the sea and cultural immersion with its intact medieval core and long ivory beach.
Do you want to beat the crowd and suck all that lush Mediterranean nature without the constant Sigrum of the resort zones?
Book a stay of 1 to 3 nights on the swimming pool equipped Mon Boutique HotelNestled in the Pollença hills and a minute walk to one of the most idyllic cities everywhere in Mallorca can you smell the citrus-like aromas and already the cicadas?
Crete
The most cosmopolitan island of Greece, as well as the largest, About the size of the US state of DelawareCrete has an incredibly diverse tourist offer:
Only in the capital, the bustling Heraklion, will you find an impressive 16th-century fort that the main port is monitored, a marina with palms full of restaurants and gelato stores, and a 3,900 year old palace of Knossos, still partially preserved and with restored Frescos.
Outside of Heraklion, Samaria Gorge is the most important attraction for nature lovers: it is one of Europe’s longest gorges, and there are shelves with which tourists can walk across the crystalline stream.
About in Balos there is a natural lagoon bath iconic pink sandGo straight to Elafonissi, but pace your expectations – the liveliness of pink depends on both coastal conditions and the season.
For a traditional Cretan experience (with smaller crowds), take a day trip to Chania, a picturesque city famous for its medieval port, picturesque narrow streets and BougatsaA downy custard that you can find in just about every bakery around the old city.
Sicily
It seems There is just no throbbing Sicily When it comes to a Mediterranean escape.
The highest European summer paradise on TripAdvisor, the largest island in Italy, could well be its own country, based on its unique character, a rich history consisting of periods of Phenician, Carthagijns, Roman and even Islamic rule ––Clear culture And even language.
Words like ‘BuongiornoAnd “grazia‘You will bring Italy everywhere in Italy, but in Sicily, if you really want to impress the locals, you might want to opt for the Sicilian equivalents’BonjornuAnd “Grazzi. ‘
The most important tourist destination of the territory and one that organizes American flights this summer is Palermo a vast city known for its 12th-century cathedral. It is also the home of various old Royal Counts, the well-milled Ballarò street market and a lively port area.
A short drive of the city, Mondello Beach has ivory sands and translucent seasAnd Cefalù is a whitewashed white-covered village with a reinforced Norman cathedral that goes back to the Middle Ages and flanked by the paradisiacal Settefrati beaches.
On the other side of the island, Catania is the second most served Sicilian hub, which is also operated by transatlantic flights in the coming high season.
For architecture lovers, the Cathedral Square and his graceful elephant fountain are A mustand foodies simply not skip A piscariathe local fish market, by Piazza Alonzo di Benedetto ––––Best sardines and Citroen-sprayed mussels You come everywhere in Sicily!
Oh, and Catania is being chased by a towering Etna, an active volcano that occasionally spit ash on its most agitated – – quieter periods, but it is great for summiting, the orders of a breathtaking view of the larger landscape.
If you have one White lotus Fan, you want to watch Taormina, a train journey of one hour from Catania, for a Roman theater with a view of the ocean, or even an unusual noto, shown in the second run of the show thanks to the impressive baroque basilica and richly decorated Palazzo Nicolaci.
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