Greece and its surrounding islands are full of culture, historic sites and breathtaking scenery. Not only that, but the Ionian Islands offer some of the most beautiful beaches you can find anywhere. For example, Voutoumi Beach, Antipaxos, Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, and Paleokastritsa Beach, Corfu are regularly named in the ‘top 10’ best beaches in Europe
It turns out that not only can you get a tan and unwind in the sunshine, but the best place to recover from heartbreak is the Ionian Islands and Greece. The travel website Miss Tourist has revealed its list of global destinations that will help you get over a broken heart and embrace a new solo life.
To find the top destinations, the Miss Tourist research team made a seed list of places and took data from Tripadvisor, World Population Review, Worldometers, World Travel Index; to ensure a fair comparison it standardised the metrics per square kilometre and per capita. Each destination was evaluated on the same set of criteria: its wellness amenities, available classes and workshops, access to nature, cultural tours, shopping, restaurants, nightlife, and its affordability, friendliness, and safety.
According to the team, Greece "excels in wellness amenities (9.3 per 100,000 residents), classes and workshops (1.3 per 100,000 residents), and retail shops (27.5 per square km). Factor in the relaxed pace of life, welcoming people and wonderful natural scenery and warm climate, and its unsurprising that Greece came out on top. Portugal claimed second place, followed by Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Ireland, Switzerland, Japan, and Australia making up the top 10.
The Ionian Islands encompass all of these elements, which is why people visit to seek solace and regain a sense of self. Sometimes, the experience can lead to investing in a second home or relocating permanently to start a new chapter as a single person enjoying island life.
