Paros is voted best European island to visit beating Santorini and Mykonos - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Travel Paros is voted best European island to visit beating Santorini and Mykonos By You Magazine - July 13, 2020 Right now, there’s no doubt we will all be dreaming of a sunshine-filled getaway to escape the realities of 2020 thus far. While many people will be will be waiting it out until 2021 and beyond, some of us are desperate to hop on a plane and looking for destination inspiration to dream of in the mean time. Look no further then than Paros in Greece which has been voted ‘Best European Island’ in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Awards 2020, beating Greek favourites Santorini and Mykonos to the title. This is the second time the stunning island has taken home the award, after initially winning in 2018. It was briefly stripped of its title in 2019, when Milos, another Greek Island, was voted best. Getty Images The Travel + Leisure ‘World’s Best Awards’ asks readers to weigh in on their top travel experiences around the globe to determine the crème de la crème of holidaying. Travel + Leisure explain that they base their Island awards on: ‘natural attractions/beaches, activities/sights, restaurants/food, people/friendliness, value.’ They also ask readers to vote on categories including hotels, airlines, cities, tour operators, and even car rental services. Getty Images So what’s so special about Paros, the little island that is often described as Greece’s ‘best kept secret’? Well, Paros is conveniently located just a few hours away from Athens by ferry, and is known for its stunning natural beaches and cosmopolitan nightlife, as well as its array of ancient monuments for history buffs to enjoy. Top attractions on the island include the little fishing village of Naousa, along with Golden Beach (or Chryssí Aktí), which is known for its windsurfing. Nightlife fans should visit Ambelas or nearby Santa Maria, both of which are known for their bars and parties. And when it comes to history, you can’t beat Byzantine Road, which is an ancient marble footpath that connects the island’s villages of Lefkes and Prodromos. Getty Images This really is the perfect quaint destination to get away from bustling city life, as it’s a mere 76 square miles, and often much more quiet and under-the-radar than other popular Greek holiday destinations. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Hotel review Wyndham Residences Costa Adeje National Trust is giving away free tickets this autumn Hotel review Una St Ives Cornwall DON' T MISS Trinny London only runs two sales per year – and one November 27, 2020 Shrimps has launched a collection at Next and prices start from June 18, 2021 Superdrug is offering 20 per cent off on hundreds of fragrance December 17, 2020 Dr Clare Bailey A simple solution for sore eyes April 12, 2020 Ainsley Harriott’ s fattoush salad March 22, 2020 Belted dresses are trending thanks to the Duchess of Cambridge May 9, 2022 This four-way tortilla wrap hack is going viral on social media January 14, 2021 How to send a birthday card to Captain Tom Moore for April 21, 2020 This ‘ flattering’ £30 dress is about to become your year-round go-to September 27, 2022 Searches for this beauty treatment are up by more than 600 February 28, 2020 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved