Luxury tourism has given its verdict, confirming that the charm of Europe is undoubtedly in its costs. Also this year, the magazine US Global Traveler announced the celebrity winners Leisure Lifestyle Awardsan award that celebrates every year the brands, destinations and maritime realities that stand out for the excellence of hospitality and scenic beauty.
The successes are decided by the readers of the newspaper and in the category The best island in EuropeSouthern Europe dominates the scene. What makes international travelers’ hearts beat is above all elseunmistakable Italian stylepresent in the top 5 with two goals.
Sicily and Capri among the best islands in Europe
Italy enters the top five European islands with two different but equally magnetic destinations for American travelers: Sicily and Capri.
U Sicily conquer it fourth place in the rankingconfirming itself as a microcosm capable of killing all those who visit it. It’s not just about the crystal clear sea, because the island offers a complete sensory journey. Global Traveler has awarded its extraordinary cultural stratificationwhere the traces of Great Greece mix with the baroque of Val di Noto, the majesty of Etna and an enogastronomic tradition that has no equal in the world. From the beaches of the Zingaro Reserve to the alleys of Taormina, Sicily offers a monumental and true beauty that leaves its mark.
Immediately after, al fifth placeit shines Caprithe timeless queen of the gulf of Naples. If Sicily represents vastness and variety, Capri is the manifesto of exclusivity and of sweet life. Famous for its spectacular stacks and the evocative Blue Grotto, the island continues to be a favorite destination of the international jet-set. Passing through the famous square, getting lost among the lemon-scented streets of Anacapri or admiring the view from the Giardini d’Augustu offers thatglamorous atmosphere and timeless that lovers of luxury travel find simply irresistible.
The top 5 in the category Best Island in Europe
If Italy celebrates its jewels, the rest of the classification of the Leisure Lifestyle Awards draws a geographical map of desire for all those planning a summer getaway. This edition’s podium reflects a perfect mix of romance, wild nature and nightlife.
Leading the top 5 in the category Best Island in Europe is the timeless Santoriniin Greece. With its burning sunsets above Oyathe iconic blue domes that stand out against the Aegean and the volcanic cliffs, the Cycladic island confirms itself as the absolute queen of the European tourist imagination.
The second place interrupts the monopoly of the Mediterranean with a surprise with Nordic charm: theIreland. Known as the Emerald Isle, it won readers over with its dramatic landscapes, cliffs overlooking the Atlantic and a warm welcome of traditional pubs and ancient legends.
Finally, the bottom step of the podium returns to Greece with Mykonosthe capital of sophisticated entertainment and cutting-edge design. Between golden beaches and endless nights, Mykonos closes a podium that, together with Italian wonders, demonstrates how Europe knows how to offer islands suitable for every shade of traveler.
That’s it in the top 5: :
- Santorini, Greece
- Ireland
- Sicily, Italy
- Capri, Italy
- Mykonos, Greece