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Greece
Top honors in the US News ranking of the most scenic countries went to Greece, which nabbed the number one spot thanks to its stunning natural scenery and enticing adventure offerings. That’s due in large part to the southeastern European country’s 6,000 islands and islets set on the Aegean, Ionian, and Mediterranean seas. And while overtourism has become a concern on islands like Santorini and Mykonos, the island of Ios offers a refreshingly serene alternative. There, Angelos Michalopoulos and Vassiliki Petridou, who own a third of the island—including its main attraction, the Calilo hotel—have made a sustainable pledge to leave 99% of their land untouched.Photo: Getty Images
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Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest
