Suggestions for 26 beautiful small destinations are included in the list of the American Conde Nast Traveler entitled “The best small places in all of Europe”. Among them are two Greek ones, the seaside village of Assos on the island of Kefalonia and the picturesque village of Kastraki in Meteora.
The list is not numbered, but it includes places from most corners of Europe, from the colorful and multicultural Balkans to the distant Lofoten Islands in Norway.
However, the comments on the website about the Greek destinations are truly amazing and, surely, they will have already tempted many foreign visitors to seriously consider making a stop there on their next vacation in our country.
Assos, Kefalonia
Ασσος Καφαλονιάς
Assos, the pride of Kefalonia, is indeed one of the most beautiful villages in Greece. The picturesque, colorful village of Assos in Kefalonia, is built at the foot of a hill and surrounded by the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean.
Assos of Kefalonia is located on the northwest side of the island. It is one of the most picturesque villages of Kefalonia: traditional houses, the unique peninsula, the Castle of Assos, will enchant you!
Kastraki, Meteora
Καστράκι, Μετέωρα
Kastraki is located in the prefecture of Trikala and is the most famous one that you will come across near Kalambaka on your way to Meteora. Because this village is the top choice for an action-packed SC
Kastraki, a small settlement in Meteora with only 560 permanent residents, stands out thanks to the red tiles on the roof of every cute house.
Arriving in Kastraki you will be faced with an impressive landscape full of plateaus, ravines and the eerie rocks of Meteora that seem to want to touch the sky.
Conde Nast’s list in detail
Guimarães, Portugal
Český Krumlov, Czech Republic
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Eguisheim, France
Bled, Slovenia
Mdina, Malta
Ronda, Spain
Ribe, Denmark
Portree, Scotland
Praiano, Italy
Dinant, Belgium
Giethoorn, Netherlands
Hallstatt, Austria
Castle Combe, England
Assos, Greece
Kotor, Montenegro
Ísafjörður, Iceland
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands,
Korcula, Croatia
Cobh, Ireland
Reine, Lofoten Islands
Kastraki, Greece
Sighișoara, Romania
Castelluccio, Italy
Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
Flåm, Norway
