10 Incredible islands
Here, are 10 incredible islands to add to your travel bucket list.
1. Moorea, French Polynesia
Moorea is a South Pacific island, part of French Polynesia’s Society Islands archipelago. There you will find the same pristine sand, blue water, and verdant landscapes, but with a touch of culture.
2. El Hierro, Canary Islands, Spain
The southern and smallest island of El Hierro, situated in the archipelago Canary Islands. El Hierro is a great place to relax and chill out, or discover the biosphere reserve, with its lava fields,
lush valleys, volcanoes and dramatic soaring cliff scenery.
3. Palau
Palau, country in the western Pacific Ocean. It consists of some 340 coral and volcanic islands perched on the Kyushu-Palau Ridge.The island archipelago of Palau includes 576 unspoiled white sand islands.
4. Lofoten Islands, Norway
Lofoten is a spectacular archipelago in the northern part of Norway, famous for midnight sun, northern lights, sea and mountains.The distinctive scenery there includes sheltered bays, surf-swept beaches, deep fjords, dramatic mountains and snow-capped peaks, and untouched wilderness. You’ll also discover foothills dotted with colorful homes.
5. The Andaman Islands
The Andaman Islands are located about 620 miles from the beautiful Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean. These islands and the nearby Nicobar Islands make up a rather isolated group of almost 575 individual islands.
6. Mauritius
Mauritius is a subtropical island country in the Indian Ocean, just over 1,130 kilometres east of Madagascar, off the south-eastern coast of Africa. Its outlying territories include Rodrigues Island and other smaller islands. The main island is surrounded by coral reefs and has sandy beaches, with fertile plains rising sharply to rocky mountains.
7. Tasmania, Australia
Discover the natural beauty, diverse wildlife, culture and art scene of Tasmania. Indulge in gourmet food and world-class wines on the island state.There are a number of new hotels here that promote the island’s natural beauty, and it’s a great place for “foodies” as well. Tasmania has a surprisingly exceptional culinary scene that features numerous farm-to-table dishes that could truly rival any of the world’s culinary capitals.
8. Sardinia, Italy
Located off the coast of Italy, picture-perfect Sardiniaf Italy. The shoreline is quite scenic if you enjoy coastal drives. You can also go mountain biking, or go horseback riding into the hills. They’ve got some of the best nude beaches in the world, too! If you would prefer a more secluded beach. then visit Sardinia’s tranquil Caprera Island.
9. Lombok, Indonesia
Lombok is one of those less known island locales. It is certainly as naturally attractive as its more well-known sister island, Bali. Here you will find similar stunning natural landscapes and beautiful beaches but without the crowds of typical tourists.
10. The Azores, Portugal
The Azores Islands are a Portuguese archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, located about 1,500 km (930 mi) from Lisbon. You should be sure to visit Pico, Faial, and São Jorge. Explore the hot springs, rugged mountains, verdant forests, and volcanic craters. Be sure to check out some of the surfing hotspots, and beaches too.
