{"id":24911,"date":"2026-11-03T17:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/greek-island-karpathos-named-among-worlds-41-most-underrated-travel-destinations-for-2027\/"},"modified":"2026-11-03T17:29:44","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T17:29:44","slug":"greek-island-karpathos-named-among-worlds-41-most-underrated-travel-destinations-for-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in-greece.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/03\/greek-island-karpathos-named-among-worlds-41-most-underrated-travel-destinations-for-2027\/","title":{"rendered":"Greek Island Karpathos Named Among World\u2019s 41 Most Underrated Travel Destinations for 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-first=\"G\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greece has secured a place on an international list of the world\u2019s most underrated travel destinations for 2027, with the Dodecanese island of <strong>Karpathos<\/strong> earning recognition from travel publication Time Out.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ranked 33rd among 41 destinations worldwide, Karpathos is praised as a quieter alternative to Greece\u2019s heavily visited islands of Santorini and Mykonos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The selection highlights growing interest in destinations that offer travellers beautiful landscapes, authentic local experiences and an escape from overcrowded tourist hotspots. Time Out Worldwide +1<\/p>\n<p class=\"gct-readmore\">Read more: French Travel Magazine Showcases Patmos Culture and Gastronomy<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-karpathos-stands-out-for-its-beaches-and-traditional-greek-culture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Karpathos stands out for its beaches and traditional Greek culture<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time Out describes Karpathos as an alternative for travellers looking beyond the crowded beaches and tourist centres of Santorini and Mykonos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The island, located in the Dodecanese between Crete and Rhodes, is recognised for its clear waters, quieter beaches and traditional villages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the highlights is Olympos, a mountain village where longstanding customs remain part of everyday life. Traditional colourful clothing, local cuisine and distinctive cultural practices make it one of the island\u2019s most memorable destinations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The publication also points to the island\u2019s beaches, where visitors can enjoy relatively peaceful stretches of coastline and waters frequented by the endangered Mediterranean monk seal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Karpathos is ranked 33rd on the list, making it the only Greek destination included in Time Out\u2019s 2027 selection. Time Out Worldwide +1<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-australia-also-features-on-the-list\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Australia also features on the list<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australia has two destinations recognised in the selection: Tasmania, ranked 28th, and Newcastle in New South Wales, ranked 30th.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tasmania is highlighted for its wilderness, more than 800 hiking trails, coastal scenery, cultural attractions and opportunities to see the Southern Lights.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Newcastle is recognised for its surf beaches, coastal walks, restaurants, cafes and growing cultural scene, offering an alternative to Australia\u2019s larger and busier cities. Time Out Worldwide<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-the-41-destinations-selected-by-time-out\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 41 destinations selected by Time Out<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The full selection spans Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, Australia and Antarctica.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bucovina, Romania<\/li>\n<li>South Dakota, USA<\/li>\n<li>Asturian Cities, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica<\/li>\n<li>San Mart\u00edn, Peru<\/li>\n<li>Zambujeira do Mar, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Bisbee, Arizona, USA<\/li>\n<li>Shenzhen, China<\/li>\n<li>Carry-le-Rouet, France<\/li>\n<li>Tioga Pass, California, USA<\/li>\n<li>Filandia, Colombia<\/li>\n<li>The Azores, Portugal<\/li>\n<li>Cartagena, Spain<\/li>\n<li>Georgian Military Highway, Georgia<\/li>\n<li>Morne Seychelles National Park, Seychelles<\/li>\n<li>Ishikawa, Japan<\/li>\n<li>Skopje, North Macedonia<\/li>\n<li>Mongolia<\/li>\n<li>The Hague, Netherlands<\/li>\n<li>Macau, China<\/li>\n<li>C\u00f4n \u0110\u1ea3o, Vietnam<\/li>\n<li>Malm\u00f6, Sweden<\/li>\n<li>Gibraltar<\/li>\n<li>Southern Tunisia<\/li>\n<li>Bwlch Mountain, Wales<\/li>\n<li>S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o, Brazil<\/li>\n<li>Prince Edward Island, Canada<\/li>\n<li>Tasmania, Australia<\/li>\n<li>Cocham\u00f3 Valley, Chile<\/li>\n<li>Newcastle, Australia<\/li>\n<li>Brown Station, Antarctica<\/li>\n<li>Cuenca, Ecuador<\/li>\n<li>Karpathos, Greece<\/li>\n<li>Lake Bacalar, Mexico<\/li>\n<li>Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/li>\n<li>S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/li>\n<li>Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico<\/li>\n<li>Eastern Highlands, Zimbabwe<\/li>\n<li>Gippsland, Australia<\/li>\n<li>Turku, Finland<\/li>\n<li>Bentonville, Arkansas, USA<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Time Out Worldwide +2<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The list was compiled by Time Out editors and travel writers, with destinations selected for their natural beauty, culture, local experiences and appeal as alternatives to more heavily visited tourist destinations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original source: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/travel\/worlds-most-underrated-travel-destinations?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Time Out: The 41 Most Underrated Travel Destinations in the World<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--[googlesitekit-end-of-content]--><\/p>\n<aside class=\"gct-related\">\n<h2>Related coverage<\/h2>\n<\/aside>\n<footer class=\"article-tags entry-footer\">\n<div>\n\t\t<strong>Tags:<\/strong><br \/>\n\t\tAustralia, Dodecanese, Greece, greek islands, Greek tourism, Karpathos, Newcastle, Tasmania, Time Out, Tourism, Travel 2027\t<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<div class=\"category_container author-information\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<section id=\"authorpage\" class=\"authorpage\">\n\t\t\t\t<img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=164&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/99ca06517608e7af44e9761bf7c358974ffbc4a43859fd8e5be6fc2f50d341af?s=328&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-164 photo lazyload\" height=\"164\" width=\"164\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"author-content\">\n<h5>Bill Giannopoulos<\/h5>\n<h4>Junior Editor<\/h4>\n<p>Bill Giannopoulos is a Junior Editor at Greek City Times, covering Greek and international news, sport, and history.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.gr\" class=\"boxed-icon fill\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-link\"\/><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/greekcitytimes.com\/2026\/11\/03\/karpathos-underrated-travel-destination-2027\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greece has secured a place on an international list of the world\u2019s most underrated travel destinations for 2027, with the Dodecanese island of Karpathos earning recognition from travel publication Time Out. 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