Epirus on Northern Greece comes second in the list of the most welcoming destinations in the world, which were chosen by Booking.com Traveler Review Awards on a ranking based on factors like the number of reviews for friendly hospitality, and the amount of rental properties and hotels in the region.
And it comes as no surprise that Greece, the country that first teached Hospitality to the world, and worshipped a god of Philoxenia, Xenios Zeus, is today awarded as one of the most welcoming places globally.
In the tourism world, Greeks are since always known for their ‘filoxenia’(philoxenia), traditionally welcoming and hosting the visitors by greek warmth and art of hosting , factors that contributed over the years to Greece's popularity as a destination.
Ancient theaters and cities, folklore museums, museums highlighting the arts, and much more make up the cultural character of Epirus. Beaches of outstanding beauty at the
await the traveler for unique experiences. Idyllic landscapes, and much of adventure tourism choices synthesize a euphoric travel experience
To rank the regionsof the most welcoming places in the world for 2023, Booking.com used a pool of over 240 million verified customer reviews from their site.
This year’s most welcoming places in the world span five continents.
Most welcoming places in the world 2023
La Rioja, Spain
Epirus, Greece
Oberösterreich, Austria
County Down, U.K.
Mures, Romania
Marlborough, New Zealand
Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Limon, Costa Rica
Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
North Dakota, U.S.
One of the most welcoming places in the world is La Rioja, Spain. It lies in the north of the country and is one of Spain’s biggest and best wine destinations, according to Lonely Planet.
La Rioja is also known for its religious architecture, including the UNESCO World Heritage Suso and Yuso monasteries in San Millán de la Cogolla.
The only U.S. destination to make the list is North Dakota. According to the U.S. News and World Report, the midwestern state ranks no. 14 in the overall rankings of the best states in the United States.
North Dakota is known for its Badlands, an area of the state that is now part of the 70,000-acre Theodore Roosevelt National Park and is famous for the rough terrain that makes it a “bad land to travel,” according to the National Park Service.
Limon, Costa Rica also made this year’s list. Costa Rica is one of the happiest places in the world, according to the World Happiness Report. Limon is considered to be one of the most pristine and lush regions of Costa Rica. Despite this, the city remains one of the least traveled regions in the country.
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