Lesbos Tops Trend Ranking as Travelers Seek Quiet Greek Islands
Hashtag search-volume metrics place Lesbos first, Porto Santo second in a trend toward quieter, nature-focused islands
Overview
- An Avis analysis reported by DerWesten.de ranks Lesbos as the top trending island based on hashtag search-volume metrics
- Portugal’s Porto Santo claims second place for its Atlantic beaches and proximity to Lisbon
- Travel portals highlight Skopelos as Greece’s greenest island and secret gem, noting its 80% natural vegetation and Mamma Mia! filming sites
- Travelers weigh ferry schedules, nearby airports—particularly Skiathos for Skopelos—and ticket costs when selecting off-the-beaten-path destinations
- Crete remains popular for its Balos Lagoon, Samaria Gorge and Vai Palm Beach, but overcrowding and logistical challenges are driving the shift