Crete and Karpathos in Greece’s top best wedding destinations-Which other islands are in the top ten

Their best wedding destinations in Greece reveals extensive international research by travel company Stasher by evaluating ratings against criteria linked to accommodation, restaurants, attractions and weather.
As highlighted, online searches for honeymoons in Greece have increased in the last year by 33%, mainly due to the relaxation of measures against Covid-19, but also the excellent accommodation.

Crete takes first place with a score of 78/100 due to climate, beaches and foody, while in second place with 77/100 is n Karpathos thanks to its peaceful atmosphere and natural beautiess. They are followed by Milos with 74/100 and Kalymnos which is tied with Astypalaia and Rhodes, having a score of 73/100. Ios completes the top five with 71/100.

What the representatives say:

“THE Karpathos it has the “raw materials” to emerge as a destination for newlyweds. Our picturesque and traditional villages, exotic beaches of incomparable beauty, local cuisine, quality accommodation and the range of options for holidays and special forms of tourism make up an ideal environment for newly married couples. For this reason, meetings are planned at the WTM international exhibition with bloggers and journalists who also aim at tourism for couples and newlyweds”, points out the Deputy Mayor of Tourism of the Municipality of Karpathos, Manolis Paragyios.

“THE Kalymnos has had a very satisfactory tourist season with high performances in September and October. Indicatively, there is a significant increase in air arrivals from April to the end of August by 85.3% compared to 2019, while the traffic was clearly enhanced by expatriates, but also through tour operators. The multitude of options such as diving and the hundreds of climbing fields have contributed to the lengthening of the tourist season, while wedding tourism also has prospects”, said the Mayor of Kalymnia Dimitris Diakomichalis.

“This year in Virus we have taken a step in the direction of lengthening the tourist season, which is also shown by the increased cruise arrivals in September by 13.5% compared to the corresponding period of 2019. Interests such as walking tourism, the Ios Festival, marine activities and gastronomy deepen our tourist appeal. To these, wedding tourism is added, especially for the month of September, which also contributed to the increase in arrivals”, added the mayor of Ieton, Gikas Gikas.

“THE Astypalea is developing into a destination of authenticity, quality and sustainability, gaining ground in arrivals from abroad as well. The increase achieved this year is impressive with a 52% increase in air arrivals and 7.4% by sea from May to August compared to 2019, justifying the new strategy that has been adopted. With idyllic landscapes, gastronomy and the excellent services of professionals as allies, honeymoon tourism has its own place and can contribute to the expansion of the tourist season”, says the mayor of Astypalaia, Nikos Komineas.

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