Greece has again made a strong showing in the 2024 Readers' Choice Awards, based on the preferences of travellers worldwide and readers of the renowned travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler. The country has earned global and European distinctions for its hotels, islands, hospitality, and even Athens International Airport.
The awards recognized Sani Resort as among the best in the world and the top in Greece. The Greek ranking of the top 10 resorts is...
Top 10 Greek Resorts:
- Sani Resort, Halkidiki
- Ikos Dassia, Corfu
- Porto Zante Villas & Spa, Zakynthos
- Minos Palace Hotel & Suites, Crete
- The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, Messinia
- Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas, Crete
- Domes Miramare, a Luxury Collection Resort, Corfu
- The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, Costa Navarino, Messinia
- W Costa Navarino
- One&Only Aesthesis, Athens
The Dolli at Acropolis was named among the readers' favourite hotels in Europe, while hotels in Athens and Santorini dominate the top 10 Greek hotels ranking.
Top 10 Greek Hotels:
- Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens
- The Dolli, Athens
- Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas, Santorini
- Katikies Kirini, Santorini
- Canaves Oia, Santorini
- Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens
- Astir Egnatia, Alexandroupoli
- Katikies, Santorini
- Perivolas Lifestyle Houses, Santorini
- Grace Hotel Auberge Resorts Collection, Santorini
Also, the 5th best spa destination in Europe is located in our country at Euphoria Retreat.
Seven Greek islands are among the top 20 islands in Europe: Paros (3rd place), Crete (4th), Skiathos (5th), Rhodes (7th), Zakynthos (12th), Corfu (17th), and Santorini (18th).
Top 20 Islands in Europe:
- Paros, Greece (3rd place)
- Crete, Greece (4th place)
- Skiathos, Greece (5th place)
- Rhodes, Greece (7th place)
- Zakynthos, Greece (12th place)
- Corfu, Greece (17th place)
- Santorini, Greece (18th place)
In addition, our country was ranked among the 10 friendliest in Europe, scoring 91.40 and taking 5th place in the ranking.
In the description of Greece as a friendly country to its visitors, Greek hospitality is compared to the Greek family, which welcomes returning visitors as if they were relatives.
The country is characterized as a time capsule from antiquity with reference to the Acropolis, Delos, and Epidaurus. Athens International Airport is among the top 10 in the world, ranking 9th.
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