The unrelenting pace of modern life necessitates that we all take a breather from time to time. According to various studies, a vacation can have a positive impact on your physical, mental and emotional health, with changes to stress levels, energy levels, sleep quality and emotional stability all being observed.
So, as summer approaches, the experts at PsychicWorld.com investigated the most Instagrammable tranquil locations from around Europe.
The Most Photogenic Relaxing Locations in Europe:
| Rank | Relaxing Location | No. of Hashtags (#) |
| 1 | Mykonos, Greece | 4,953,931 |
| 2 | Madeira Island, Portugal | 4,690,244 |
| 3 | Positano, Italy | 2,359,283 |
| 4 | Rhodes, Greece | 2,224,884 |
| 5 | Corfu, Greece | 2,049,345 |
| 6 | Blue Lagoon, Iceland | 1,864,951 |
| 7 | Snowdonia National Park, United Kingdom | 1,083,199 |
| 8 | Zermatt, Switzerland | 1,060,628 |
| 9 | Isle of Skye, Scotland | 875,518 |
| 10 | Milos, Greece | 527,118 |
PsychicWorld.com can reveal that Mykonos in Greece is Europes’s most Instagrammable relaxing location, with a massive 4,953,931 million people using the hashtag ‘Mykonos’ worldwide. The Greek tradition of smashing plates may be loud but one of the many Greek islands Mykonos is far from that. The Island offers undeveloped, sheltered sandy beaches where you can truly relish in the peace and quiet.
Placing in second is Madeira Island, Portugal with 4,690,244 people using the hashtag. The beautiful island has untouched countryside, perfect for cycling, and what feels like endless sea, sunshine and sky, a perfect place for you to relax and unwind.
In third with 2,359,283 million hashtags is Positano, Italy. Often touted as one of the best luxury holiday destinations in Europe, immerse yourself in the Mediterranean coves, clifftop villages and explore the beautiful, white-washed buildings and museums.
In fourth is Rhodes, Greece with 2,224,884 million hashtags. Rhodes offers 300 plus days of sunshine along with beautiful long, sandy beaches where you can truly sit back and relax. Completing the top five is Corfu in Greece with 2,049,345 million hashtags.
This research is part of a larger study into the best locations to relax around the world (https://www.psychicworld.com/blog/best-locations-to-relax-around-the-world).
