Eight Greek islands and 21 hotels honoured at the 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
07 October 2025 | Newsroom
Greece has once again dominated the global travel scene, with Naxos crowned the Best Island in Europe and a total of eight Greek islands and 21 hotels recognised at the prestigious 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards by Condé Nast Traveller.
The annual awards, now in their 28th year, are determined exclusively by votes from the magazine’s UK readership, celebrating destinations and properties that offer exceptional travel experiences.
🇬🇷 Greece Among Europe’s Friendliest Countries
Greece ranked 6th among the Top 10 Friendliest Countries in Europe, reflecting the warmth and hospitality that continue to captivate international visitors.
🏙 Athens: Europe’s 12th Best City
The Greek capital secured 12th place among Europe’s top cities, based on overall visitor satisfaction — highlighting its unique blend of ancient heritage and vibrant modern culture.
🏝 Naxos Tops the Islands List
The biggest honour went to Naxos, which was voted Best Island in Europe. Other Greek islands also made a strong showing in the rankings:
- Crete – 8th place
- Corfu – 10th place
- Rhodes – 11th place
- Skiathos – 12th place
- Mykonos – 14th place
- Folegandros – 17th place
- Santorini – 18th place
🏨 Greek Hotels Among Europe’s Finest
Ten Greek hotels were included in CN Traveller’s Top 10 Hotels in Europe, including iconic properties in Athens, Santorini, Crete, and Antiparos:
- Hotel Grande Bretagne, Athens – Score 99.83
- Perivolas Lifestyle Houses, Santorini – Score 99.67
- The Rooster, Antiparos – Score 99.64
- Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino – Score 99.53
- Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens – Score 99.47
- Canaves Epitome, Santorini – Score 99.15
- Iconic Santorini – Score 98.97
- Grecotel Pallas Athena, Athens – Score 98.26
- The Dolli, Athens – Score 97.88
- Acro Suites, Crete – Score 97.75
Another ten Greek resorts also excelled in the Best Resorts in Europe category, with Porto Zante Villas & Spa in Zakynthos taking 1st place, achieving an outstanding score of 99.71.
Other standout resorts included Sani Resort (Kassandra), Ikos Dassia and Ikos Odisia (Corfu), One&Only Aesthesis (Athens), as well as several properties in Crete and the Peloponnese.
🧘♀️ Euphoria Retreat Among Europe’s Best Spas
Euphoria Retreat in Mystras was ranked the 6th best spa destination in Europe, further cementing Greece’s growing reputation in the luxury wellness sector.
The results reaffirm Greece’s status as a world-class travel destination, blending natural beauty, rich history, and exceptional hospitality to deliver unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the globe.
First published on Greek City Times.