Europe has incredible destinations, which are known worldwide, such as Amsterdam and its canals, London for its shopping and museums or Paris the City of Light.

But, Europe has also thousands of hidden treasures, from Rothenburg in Germany to Preko in Croatia and Faial in The Azores.

Best European Destinations agency discovered some of the finest unknown destinations in Europe and presents them to its readers.

Kokkari on Samos island, Greece is among Europe’s 13 best hidden gems for 2016.

Samos is described as “an island ruled by legend and beauty. It is the island of the father of mathematics, Pythagoras, the astronomer Aristarchus and the philosopher Epicurus. It is a place of overwhelming vegetation. Everything around the virgin landscape is made of colour and light. Each step one takes is a revelation. Whether in the imposing mountains, such as Mt. Kerkis and Mt. Ambelos – with alpine winter temperatures and endless rain – or in caves and canyons, the environment of Samos reminds one of the Greek hinterland in miniature”.

See the full list of the best European hidden gems.

1. Civita di Bagnoregio, Italy

2. Rothenburg, Germany

3. Kokkari Samos, Greece

4. Preko, Croatia

5. Rocamadour, France

6. Bohinj, Slovenia

7. Faial, Azores, Portugal

8. Positano, Italy

9. Menton, France

10. Tellaro, Italy

11. Cavtat, Croatia

12. Santana, Mathea, Portugal

13. Alberobello, Italy