- Crete and the enchanting Elafonisi Beach, as well as the Sani Beach Hotel, are at the center of global tourism attention, as they were distinguished in this year’s TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2025.
In detail:
Crete was ranked 9th in the list of the top 25 destinations in the world, thanks to excellent traveler reviews. TripAdvisor describes it as a “Mediterranean jewel” and “birthplace of both Zeus and modern European civilization”, highlighting its unique history, cultural attractions, Minoan ruins, but also the charm of cities such as Chania and Rethymno.
The absolute winner of the year for Greece, however, is Elafonisi, which was crowned the best beach in the world. TripAdvisor users praised the pink sand, turquoise waters, and shallow lagoons, stressing that Elafonisi is a destination that “has to be seen to be believed.”
Elafonisi Beach has 16,017 reviews, giving it a rating of 4.5 out of 5.
The platform notes:
“With pink (yes, pink) sands and…