The 2% Club: Where in the world you can find a Mediterranean climate

ByMark Smith,Daniel ConnellandLisa Pringle•
September 20, 2026Updated: September 20, 2026, 2:55 pm EDTPublished: September 20, 2026, 2:37 pm EDT

From the sun-drenched vineyards of California to the rugged coastlines of South Africa, the Mediterranean climate only exists in five isolated pockets on Earth. They’re home to most of the Blue Zones, and only make up about 2% of the world’s landmass. Here’s the precise geographical recipe.

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