Six Under-the-Radar Mediterranean Destinations for Summer Travel

Travel + Leisure highlights six lesser-known Mediterranean destinations as alternatives to overcrowded Santorini and the Amalfi Coast. The list spans Italy, Croatia, Greece, France, Spain, and Malta, offering cultural and coastal variety. Porto Ercole in Tuscany channels Amalfi glamour with Hotel Il Pellicano and newcomer La Roqqa, plus boat trips to Giglio. Korčula in Croatia features mini Dubrovnik walls, Lešić Dimitri Palace, and wine tasting of Pošip and Plavac Mali. Paros in Greece maintains traditional charm with tavernas like Thalassamou and Siparos, and sunsets rivaling Santorini. Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in France, the 'Peninsula of Billionaires,' offers the Sentier du Littoral coastal path and Villa Santo Sospir with Jean Cocteau's works. Menorca in Spain is a design haven with hotels like Son Ermità and Binidufa, and secluded coves like Cala Pregonda. Malta, with 7,000 years of history, includes Valletta and Gozo's artisan villages and Blue Lagoon. The article advises booking ahead and highlights food and local experiences.