The most beautiful islands in the world
The best of the islands of the world
There are hundreds and thousands of beautiful islands in the world. In this selection you will find islands with amazing bathing as well as those that have beautiful nature and offer a variety of other activities such as hiking or climbing.
South Island (New Zealand)
Te Wai Pounamu (Waters of Green Stone)
The South Island is one of the two main parts of New Zealand. There is a beautiful Southern Alps – the most important mountain range in New Zealand. Here you will find the most beautiful national parks, lakes and treks that New Zealand has to offer. The South Island is generally wilder than the North, which in turn is famous for its volcanic activity. continue reading
Iceland
Landscape of ice and fire
This landscape, where all the elements meet, is a miniature demonstration of all possible stages of the Earth's evolution. It is a landscape of vast open spaces without trees where intense horizontal rain, rapid weather changes, and the smell of sulfur on a daily basis. A country where people still live in close harmony with the nature. Country that every nature lover and traveller should visit at least once in his life continue reading
Madagascar
The full name is the Republic of Madagascar
Madagascar is an island nation and its area ranks as the fourth largest island in the world. Thanks to its ancient development and location, the island offers a huge number of endemic species of both animals and plants. Thanks to the way it is used today, the population explosion will not enjoy this advantage for very long continue reading
Madeira
The most beautiful island in the Atlantic
Madeira is definitely among the most beautiful islands you can find in the Atlantic. Its dramatic appearance is provided by the steep, almost two thousand kilometrs high mountains rising only a short distance from the sea. The volcanic peaks are above the trade winds clouds surrounded by the green slopes of the island, which are full of irrigation channels „levadas“. continue reading
Greenland
The largest island in the world
Greenland is a heavily glaciated and largest island in the world. Geographically, it belongs to North America, but it is still a dependent territory of Denmark. The Greenland Glacier, the second largest in the world after Antarctica, occupies 80 percent of the island's area. The highest mountain in Greenland is Gunnbjørn (3,694 m above sea level). The capital is Nuuk. There are no roads between the towns of Greenland, so they have to fly everywhere. continue reading
Tenerife
The largest of the Canary Islands
The island of Tenerife is the largest of the Canary Islands and there is the highest peak of Spain, stratovolcano Pico de Teide, proudly towering up to 3 718 meters asl. Tenerife is a paradise for lovers of nature and trekking. The sub-tropical vegetation and volcanic landscape offer countless possibilities to explore. In the southwest is the mountain range Teno with its deep rock cuts and wild cliffs. The central part of the island is dominated by volcanic landscape of National Park Teide. In addition to the aforementioned highest mountain, grateful ascent destinations are volcano Pico Viejo and beautiful scenic mountain Guajara. The north offers romantic mountain range Anaga, which is still relatively unaffected by tourism. If you like wine, you will definitely appreciate local typical red species listan negro and negramoll, whose character corresponds to the volcanic soil, on which the grapes are grown. Tenerife – this is exotica for affordable prices. continue reading
Bali
The most touristic island of Indonesia
The Hindu enclave in otherwise Muslim Indonesia is a mythically encrusted Bali island belonging to the Small Sunda archipelago. You will find beautiful beaches, Hindu temples and, of course, volcanic peaks including the highest Mount Agung and still active Batur. It is also a very popular destination for divers because of the many interesting underwater locations. continue reading
Corsica
The most mountainous island of the Mediterranean
Corsica is one of the most mountainous islands in the Mediterranean and also one of the largest (the fourth largest island in the Mediterranean). The highest peak of Corsica is Monte Cinto (2,706 meters above sea level). In Corsica you will find not only mountains but also beautiful beaches or white cliffs continue reading
Mo´orea
Little sister of Tahiti
Mo'orea is island full of beautiful natural sceneries situated just 30 kilometers from the center of French Polynesia – Tahiti. Due to this proximity it is the destination for one-day trippers, but of course it is far better to stay here at least for a few days and explore not only the coast, but also beautiful mountainous interior. continue reading
Mallorca
Balear pearl
Mallorca is Spain's largest island and tourists come to enjoy its famous beaches. The highest mountain of the island is the Puig Major (1 445 m above sea level). In addition, you will find here the second largest southern European gorge – Torrent de Pareis. Sightseeing lovers will delight the historic center of Palma de Mallorca. The island has two completely different faces. Dramatic and desolate mountainous northwest and lowland, relatively fertile center and south continue reading
Rarotonga
Photogenic island in South Pacific
This main and the largest island (67 sq km) is encircled by coral reef. It is famous for its blue lagoon with white beaches. The villages are mainly near the coast; behind it are fields and farms together with forested mountains that dominate the islands from everywhere. The capital city and at the same time the Cook Island´s only proper town is Avarua in Rarotonga in the north coast. continue reading
Zanzibar
Island of divine beaches
Zanzibar Island is famous not only for spices, but also for snow-white beaches. It has partial autonomy within Tanzania. Besides relaxing on the beaches, it also offers the beautiful historic town of Stone City continue reading
Sardinia
The second largest island of the Mediterranean
Sardinia is renowned for its beautiful beaches and mountainous hinterland. The highest peak is Punta La Marmora (1,834 m above sea level). At the same time, it is the second largest island in the Mediterranean by Sicily. continue reading
Senja
Norway's second largest island
The island of Senja hides an incredibly diverse nature – from dramatic fjords and rocks rising steeply from sea level, through sandy beaches to peaceful countryside with wetlands and birch and pine forests. In addition to beautiful nature, there are also rarities, such as the largest statue of a troll in the world or a golden toilet. Since the whole island is located beyond the Arctic Circle, it is possible to see the midnight sun and the northern lights. continue reading
Santorini
The most famous island of the Mediterranean
Santorini is actually the name for the entire small archipelago. The largest of these is Thera. All these islands are the remains of one large island scattered by a huge volcanic eruption that has changed the history by destruction of civilizations, perhaps including the legendary Atlantis. Today is extremely visited by turist and is one of the most famous places in Greece continue reading
Tierra del Fuego
South end of South America
At the very end of the world is the wild archipelago of Tierra del Fuego. The archipelago is about half of Argentina, half of Chile. The northern part of the largest island of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego is just a parched flat pampa, but most of the landscape is mountainous and wild. It reaches the highest parts in the glacier Darwin. It is separated from the rest of South America or Patagonia by the famous Magellan Strait continue reading
Sicily
The largest island of the Mediterranean
Sicily is both the largest island of the Mediterranean and thanks to Etna (3,323 m asl) the island with the highest peak. Here you will find beautiful nature, limestone mountains and plenty of interesting beaches. In addition, there are many Roman monuments continue reading
La Dique
The third most populous island of Seychelles
For me, the most beautiful and calmest island in Seychelles. You can get to the island by boat, either from the island of Praslin or Mahé, to the only town on the island of La Passe. Movement around the island is provided by taxis, bicycles or your own feet. Two days with swimming are enough to cross the island., The rest will belong to lounging or a specific sport, such as diving. continue reading
