OR Parosthe sunny ornament of the Cyclades, won the first place at the famous World’s Best Awards 2025 of Travel + Leisure travel magazine as the best island in the world

Paros made an impressive rise, climbing from 24th place in 2024, to 1st place worldwide for 2025.

With a total score of 96.50, readers praised Paros for the gastronomic identitya, the traditional villagesthe warm hospitality of residents and the variety of experiences it offers to visitors.

This year’s distinction is accompanied by significant successes for other Greek destinations, confirming Greece’s steady position on the world travel map.

– the Crete He took 11th place in the world and 6th in Europe,

– the Apple It was in 16th place worldwide and 7th in Europe.

At the same time Santorini and the Mykonos They were classified in positions 13 and 15 respectively, among Europe’s 15 best islands.

Important was the presence of her Athenswhich stood out among Europe’s top cities, winning 14th place with a total of 86.69, thanks to its history and rich culture.

The emergence of Paros at the top of the world is a great international recognition, not only for the island, but also for Greece as a whole.

It highlights the country as a top tourist destination, capable of offering a unique combination of authenticity, natural beauty and high quality experiences that fascinate and inspire the world travel audience.