Greece Ranks 2nd Worldwide As Holiday Destination
In the 2025Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards, Greece achieved an impressive second place globally, just behind Japan. Condé Nast Traveller is a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine published by Condé Nast in New York City. Out of more than 757,000 reader votes, the country outperformed other beloved European destinations like Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Turkey, reaffirming its position as one of the world’s favourite holiday spots. The island of Naxos took home the title ofEurope’s Best Island, earning praise for its authenticity, stunning beaches, and welcoming atmosphere. Other Greek islands also featured prominently, including Crete (8th), Corfu (10th), Rhodes (11th), Skiathos (12th), Mykonos (14th), Folegandros (17th), and Santorini (18th), showing that the appeal of the Greek islands extends well beyond the typical postcard destinations.
Greece Also Shines Regarding Hospitality
The beauty of a place is not enough on its own. The hospitality of its people also plays a major role, and Greece has distinguished itself in this area as well. Condé Nast Traveller readers placed 10 Greek tourist resorts on the list of the 50 best resorts worldwide. Some of them are located inZakynthos, the Peloponnese, and Athens. Apart from that,asurvey conductedby the popular German travel platform Travelbook has named Greece as the most hospitable country in the world. Greece made it to the top rank with 28% of the votes, followed by New Zealand (24%), Sri Lanka (23%), Costa Rica (17%), and South Africa (9%). Travellers praised the warmth and kindness of Greek locals, their willingness to help, share, and make every guest feel at home. This spirit of generosity is rooted in the ancient Greek concept of“philoxenia”, which literally means“friendship toward strangers.” From the villages of Crete to the tavernas of the Cyclades, visitors consistently highlight that what makes Greece unforgettable is not just what they see, but how they are treated.
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