3 Secret Mediterranean Hideaways Being Hyped As Must-Visit Destinations

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What higher a part of the world to dream of jetting to than the serene shores of the Mediterranean?

Here at Travel Off Path, it is certainly one of our favorites throughout the board for the entire crew. Me personally?

Crete is certainly one of my absolute favorites, however I’ve additionally had the pleasure of visiting quite a few different hotspots, in addition to some stylish up-and-coming locations, akin to Albania, which has been stamped in my thoughts’s eye for a myriad of causes.

The Mediterranean is a sprawling area overlaying among the most postcard-worthy locales on Earth, and journey consultants sharing the identical imaginative and prescient as us are buzzing about 3 locations specifically which can be too typically overshadowed by their iconic neighbors.

Whether or not it’s aforementioned Albania, the picturesque paradise of Montenegro, or maybe Turkiye’s best-kept secret, let’s dive into all 3 Mediterranean hideaways being hyped as must-visit locations

Best of all, they’re all tremendous reasonably priced!

3) Kalkan, Turkiye: Leave Antalya’s Crowds Behind

When you consider Turkiye, you possible consider the colourful metropolis of Istanbul, the newfound recognition of Antalya…or the phrase “turkey” is already triggering nervousness about household gatherings in November (I get it).

This Turkiye, nevertheless, is nothing to fret about. In reality, moderately than hear your uncle’s recycled tales yr after yr, in the event you go to Kalkan, you will be the one doing the speaking at Thanksgiving, gloating about how superb this underrated resort city actually is.

That’s what the consultants at The Irish Sun are saying anyway, claiming it boasts ‘fabulous sandy seashores, historic websites, low cost pints’, and tremendous low cost flights in the event you’re already galavanting throughout Europe.

Nestled alongside what’s often called Turkiye’s Turquoise Coast, this rising trip spot provides the whole lot from postcard waterfronts to flashy resorts to close by UNESCO-protected websites, Xanthos-Letoon.

One different side you’ll be able to’t assist however discover is the gleaming white townscape, a few of which home in style rooftop eating places with unmatched coastal views of the, sure, very turquoise water.

This is particularly true at certainly one of Turkiye’s most well-known seashores, Kaputaş — actually bucket-list worthy. Now is among the finest instances to go to, because the nation’s summer time crowds have dwindled, creating the other expertise of record-breaking Antalya.

2) Perast, Montenegro: The Balkans’ Best Kept Secret

Montenegro has grow to be probably the most in style Mediterranean locations in recent times. While the capital Podgorica could also be a snoozefest, the coast is a complete different vibe.

The Bay of Kotor is among the most stunning locations you will come throughout within the entirety of Europe, although there are few correct seashores.

To set expectations, Perast shouldn’t be a spot to seize a lounge chair and get your Vitamin D ranges up — it is the kind of place the place time strikes in church bells and clinking glasses alongside a picture-perfect waterfront lined with baroque palaces, cozy wine bars, and colourful bobbing boats.

A brief hop from extra in style Kotor, Perast is much less crowded, equally beautiful, and residential to a pair of islands nearly remarkable for many vacationers keen to make the trek this far into the world.

Though not open to the general public, the monastery sitting atop the island of Sveti Đorđe is an absolute must-see from a distance, whereas the opposite island, Our Lady of the Rocks, boasts a wonderful blue-domed cathedral excellent for a photo-op.

1) Himarë, Albania: The Mediterranean’s Unsung Hero

There’s little question it — Albania is the Mediterranean’s trendiest nation. When I had the prospect to go to a handful of years in the past, it was simply starting to creep into the highlight, however now it is a full-blown star.

Ask the place to go alongside Albania’s paradise shores, and you will get a combined bag of solutions, as some have grow to be arguably simply as crowded as a Greek island.

So, the reply could very effectively be Himarë, a crowd-free hideaway that largely locals maintain a tight-lipped secret.

This low-key seaside escape is in an ideal spot alongside the Albanian Riviera, all with out the hordes of vacationers visiting extra notable names alongside the identical shoreline.

Offering guests vivid blue shores, swimmable coves, alfresco dinners, and straightforward day journeys to close by Jalë and Gjipe for presumably much more pristine waters, you will by no means have a boring second, despite the fact that it is a sleepy city.

You do not should enterprise exterior town limits except your sense of wanderlust simply will not permit you to not as there are ample seashores to go to, all with their very own distinctive aptitude.

Though some may set off a side-eye from taxi drivers since they’re so distant, it is best to stay to Potami Beach and Livadhi Beach to make sure a trip again — each in style amongst locals however by no means overly thronged with beachgoers.

For the last word waterfront locale, examine Porto Palermo, a tucked-away bay dwelling to a staggering fort and extra tranquil seashores like Spile and Sfageio.

But there isn’t any higher nightcap after a pleasant seaside day than a stroll by Himarë’s Old Town — actually a time capsule.

Sam Sears

Sam, our Lead Writer & Journalist primarily based in San Diego has visited 36 international locations and written over 1000 articles with a concentrate on sharing his personal journey experiences and shining a light-weight on lesser-known gems.