Dodecanese are among the top 25 world travel destinations for 2023 by National Geographic.

Indeed, reading related article on the magazine’s website, the first thing that catches the eye is a stunning photo of Karpathos, which National Geographic calls “a growing ecotourism hub with stunning scenery lapped by the Aegean Sea.”

The famous magazine divides 25 destinations into subcategories, and the Dodecanese is in it for relaxation. “slow tourism” (slow journey) and feeling”community“. This sub-category includes destinations that promote ecotourism, local and women’s entrepreneurship, and environmental efforts.

As for the Dodecanese, National Geographic wonders if they will ever be “changed” by mass tourism. “These Greek islands enchant you rocky beautifulAnd her rich story them. A succession of conquerors – Romans, Ottomans and Italians – have left their mark on everything from architecture to food.

Comparing with the conquerors of the past, publication it is said that modern “invaders” do not come for the wealth of the place, but for selfie in the most famous Dodecanese such as Leros, Patmos and Kos.

On the other hand, it is noted that some of lesser known The Dodecanese must balance the economic need for tourism with the problems caused by its massiveness.

Of all the Dodecanese, the National Geographic has won the most Karpathos. Mention is made of local family production of milk, cheese, butter and honey, as well as lonely white churches, villages where the passage of time is evident, and ancient traditions of the island.

All of this “could attract adventurous visitors looking to escape the crowded islands of the Cyclades,” but National Geographic also points to the island’s problems with drinking water and waste disposal.

For this reason, there has been a shift towards sustainable tourism and ecotourism (especially by female entrepreneurs), whether it is night fishing with local fishermen or participation in wine production.

A detailed list of the top 25 destinations for 2023 from National Geographic:

• Appian Way, Italy
• Busan, South Korea
• Longmen Caves, Henan Province, China
• Egypt
• Charleston, South Carolina

• Scottish highlands
• Botswana
• Slovenia
• Big Bend National Park, Texas
• Azores

• New Zealand
• Choquequirao, Peru
• Jute
• austrian alps
• Revillagiguedo National Park, Mexico.

• Dodecanese
• Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Alberta, Canada
• People
• Ghana

• Trinidad and Tobago
• Crosstown Trail in San Francisco, California
• Colombia
• Manchester, UK
• Switzerland