A beautiful Greek city ranks third on the list of Europes hidden «gems» worth discovering.
Barcelona is great, Rome is great, and Lisbon is great too. Yet Europe is filled with beautiful places for holidays far from the tourist crowds. For those seeking authentic travel experiences, sun-drenched shores and enchanting landscapes that haven’t gone viral, Conde Nast Traveller presents the top 10 «hidden gems» of Europe, as shaped by research from the vacation rental platform HomeToGo for summer holidays in 2025.
The list features destinations that blend authenticity and quality and haven’t been altered by overtourism. Among them is a charming city in Greece - and in fact in third place on the list.
Nafplio third on the list of Europe’s hidden gems
At a distance of 140 km. from Athens, the beautiful city of Argolis is a year-round destination that uniquely pairs the beauty of the sea with rich history and captivating sights. Describing Nafplio, the Conde Nast Traveller article notes: «This hidden jewel, capital of the Regional Unit of Argolis, has something for every kind of traveler, despite its small size - from a fascinating Archaeological Museum to a castle perched on the hill overlooking the town and the deep blue. The sandy Karathona beach nearby offers the perfect balance between sightseeing and sunbathing».
The top 10 hidden gems of Europe for 2025
The platform HomeToGo created the «Europe Hidden Gems Index» for 2025, based on criteria such as online searches, weather, the cost of accommodation, food quality and the natural environment. At the top of the list is Tomar, a historic Portuguese town in the Ribatejo province. Nafplio took third place on the list, scoring highly for its gastronomy, its picturesque setting as well as for the cost of accommodation. Here is the list in detail:
1. Tomar, Portugal
2. Brisighella, Italy
3. Nafplio, Greece
4. Puy-l’Évêque, France
5. Bremm, Germany
6. Beynac-et-Cazenac, France
7. Valdoviño, Spain
8. Sibiu, Romania
9. Labeaume, France
10. Beaumaris, Wales, United Kingdom
