Lesbos Tops Summer Trend List as Travelers Seek Quieter Greek Islands
An analysis of search-plus-hashtag activity is directing attention to lesser-known destinations highlighted by current guides.
Overview
- Avis’ trend ranking reported by DerWesten puts Lesbos first, with Portugal’s Porto Santo second and Greece’s Symi third.
- Lesbos is described as relatively uncrowded with postcard fishing villages, white-sand beaches, clear water, and typical summer highs around 25–30°C.
- Augsburger Allgemeine spotlights Crete’s marquee draws, including Balos Lagoon, the 16-kilometer Samaria Gorge trek, and the Vai palm forest, noting Balos’ heavy visitation.
- A separate Augsburger guide promotes Kefalonia as a less-overrun alternative, citing TripAdvisor accolades for Myrtos Beach and attractions such as the Melissani cave.
- Kefalonia’s Anna Pollatou international airport has regular connections from Germany, and ferries from the mainland provide an additional route.