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Move Over Santorini, These European Islands Are Gaining Popularity Among Canadians

Everyone knows Santorini for its beautiful, whitewashed houses, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters — making it the supermodel of European islands. But a date with a supermodel doesn’t come cheap, both in travel and hotel costs. Plus, you’ll have to battle through throngs of tourists to enjoy this sunny destination.

Not to worry, as there are plenty of other choices for European isles that Canadians can add to their travel bucket list. From Portugal’s Azores to the far away Cyprus, we’re sharing our top picks for up-and-coming vacation destinations.

Note: the majority of destinations on this list require at least one stopover to reach from Canadian cities, with connections from many major European cities.

Related: Everything Canadians Need to Know About the ETIAS Before Travelling to Europe



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