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The islands. They are the great Italian passion for summer holidays. But how to choose? It helps usVacation Observatory created by the Centro Studi Touring Club Italiano which analyzed over 3,000 questionnaires to understand how the travel behavior of Italians has changed and reveal to us what are the trends for summer 2022.
The Beautiful country would still remain the destination chosen by 73% of the interviewees while 23% of the sample will move towards other European destinations. The Italians will allow themselves the vacation in the month of July and, only secondarily, to August. Almost 1 in 10 people – 9% – will choose to move in camper and those who book for a flight are increasing – 21% compared to 11% in 2021.
And the sea?
About it is Musementa digital platform for booking travel experiences around the world, to draw up the ranking of best islands in the Mediterranean to spend the holidays of 2022. Taking into consideration numerous factors, including the number of classified beaches Blue Flagthe solar hoursthe average water temperature and the presence of any Unesco World Heritage sitesthe portal has selected 50 islands to visit to spend a few days off to regenerate from the daily routine and stress.
In Italy, for example, we find the Sicily – the largest of the Italian islands – with Catania, Palermo, the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and excursions to Mount Etna, or the Sardinia with Cagliari, the beaches of Palau and Aglientu but there are also numerous tourist centers located in Greece such as Zakynthos And Creteto name a few.
If you are looking for inspiration for your next trip, there are in the gallery 10 islands in the Mediterranean where to spend the summer holidays!
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Mazerath1/10Sicily
From Catania to Taormina And Palermofrom the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento at the Marina di Ragusa, to win the first position in the standings is the largest of the Italian islands: Sicily. There are numerous points of tourist interest scattered throughout the area such as theEtna and the Gorges of Alcantaraideal for those in search of adventure and who love hiking.
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Shutterstock / leoks2/10Crete (Greece)
It boasts a number of major Blue Flag beaches with white sand and crystal clear waters: it is important to mention that of Kissamos. But the numerous archaeological sites of the ancient Minoan civilization are also noteworthy, including the Palace of Knossos and the Zakros site. Interesting trekking in the Gorges of Samaria13 km long.
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nejdetduzen3/10Cyprus
The Island of Love is distinguished by the warm and pleasant sea waters, with a temperature of about 27 degrees during the exact. The city of Paphos, declared a Unesco World Heritage Site, every year attracts many tourists from all over the world thanks to its history and its beauty. Also worth visiting Petra tou Romioúthe famous Rock of Aphrodite: legend has it that the goddess of love was born.
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Francesco Riccardo Iacomino4/10Sardinia
Known throughout the world for its paradisiacal beaches, northern beaches such as Santa Teresa Gallura, Aglientu And Palau. To the south, it is located Cagliari, with its panoramic views and historical monuments. Also worth visiting, Su Nuraxi di Barumini: an ancient village of the Nuragic civilization, a unique Unesco World Heritage Site.
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Tuul & Bruno Morandi5/10Rhodes (Greece)
Full of attractions, Rhodes it is the ideal island to take a dip in the past: from its historic center, a Unesco World Heritage Site, to the archaeological site of Kamiros and the various castles of the fifteenth century. The temperature during the summer is around 25 degrees. The Kalithea Baths and excursions toSymi island and al Panormitis Monastery.
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Jose A. Bernat Bacete6/10Majorca (Spain)
It stands out for the number of activities to do close to the tastes of tourists of all kinds. There Sierra de Tramontana it is a stage that undoubtedly interests hiking enthusiasts. Also noteworthy are the towns of Alcudia, Pollença, Valldemossa And Sóller. It offers about 300 beaches and water parks suitable even for children.
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Sylvain Sonnet7/10Malta
It is a fascinating island. Its capital, Vallettahas been awarded the title of Unesco World Heritage since 1980. The city of Mdina and the Three Cities (Birgu, Bormla and Senglea). The beaches are also beautiful, including Blue Lagoon, Golden Bay And Paradise Bay.
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Igor Tichonow / EyeEm8/10Kefalonia (Greece)
It offers more than 40 beaches on 250km of coastline. It is the ideal destination for those who want to spend a peaceful holiday, in contact with lush nature and crystal clear waters. Among the best known sites, the beaches of Kimmila, Foki, Vouti And Myrtos. It is also worth visiting the fishing villages, where you can eat excellent local specialties.
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Luca Pizzorno / 500px9/10Djerba (Tunisia)
It is the largest island in North Africa and a popular destination for tourists due to its exotic charm. The white houses of Houmt Souk, the capital, conquer tourists: blue doors and windows, narrow streets, traditional souks and mosques make it truly characteristic. Among the most beautiful beaches we find: La Seguia, Sidi Yati and El Hachen.
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Matteo Colombo10/10Zakynthos (Greece)
To see the beach of Navagio: characterized by the wreck of a shipwrecked merchant ship on the coast. However, it has numerous beaches with turquoise waters. A visit to one of the various villages of Zakynthosbetween these: Kampi where to admire beautiful sunsets and Bochali in which to visit an ancient Venetian fortress.
Source: Vanity Fair
