The Greek region of Messinia, located in the Peloponnese, has been named among the top 10 travel destinations in the New York Times’ annual “52 Places to Go” list, drawing attention from readers worldwide.
This year, the NY Times allowed readers to create personalized travel lists, marking destinations they have visited or dream of exploring. Among tens of thousands of participants, Messinia emerged as the only Greek destination to capture significant attention.
The region is celebrated for its traditional tavernas serving recipes preserved for centuries and its crystal-clear waters along the Ionian coastline, offering travelers a truly authentic experience. Its combination of local culture, cuisine, and natural beauty makes it especially appealing to those seeking immersive and off-the-beaten-path travel.
Other destinations featured in the top 10 include Saba in the Caribbean, Vietnam, Okinawa in Japan, the Træna Islands in Norway, Nagasaki in Japan, Iceland, the Seychelles, Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, and a train journey through the Canadian Rockies.
