For many people, holidays on the islands are associated with a paradise pastime. Especially these "corners of happiness" are impressive for those who prefer a beach holiday.
On the islands, the traveler expects the vast expanse of the sea or ocean, clean sand, exotic plants, silence and tranquility.
Having settled in a secluded dwelling, a person will be able to improve his health and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. Also, vacation on the island is suitable for lovers of extreme and outdoor activities, many of them are engaged in surfing or diving.
In our article, you can find a list of the ten most beautiful islands in the world that are definitely worth a visit.
10. Bermuda
Bermuda is in the possession of Great Britain, located in the Atlantic Ocean. The island is also known to people as the "Devil's Island", since earlier on its shores they crashed, numerous ships boarded the reefs.
These lands were discovered in 1503 by the Spaniards, but they did not begin to develop them, the first settlements on the islands were founded in the 1600s. English colonists shipwrecked on their shores.
Bermuda attracts modern tourists with its mild climate, beautiful bays and beaches, and exotic flora. Descending into the coastal waters with scuba diving, travelers can see the numerous remains of the ships that once crashed near the island.
9. Ambergris Kaye
The island is located in the Caribbean Sea in the northeast of the state of Belize. The island attracts travelers with its nature, which has a pristine appearance.
Ambergris Caye is surrounded by coral reefs. According to historical data in ancient times, the Mayan tribes inhabited the island. After them, pirates, whalers, fishermen and plantation workers arrived on the islands.
Today, the island attracts tourists due to the large barrier reef, pristine beaches strewn with white sand, and the azure waters of the sea.
At Ambergris Caye, travelers can learn to scuba dive and enjoy the beauty of the underwater world, as well as receive a diver certificate. Also, tourists can see traces of the Mayan civilization on the island, explore the ruins of their temples and cities, hidden in the often mangrove forest.
8. Zanzibar
The island is located in the Indian Ocean, is part of Tanzania. Zanzibar attracts adventurers with a warm climate, beautiful bays, white sand, a variety of flora and fauna.
On the island, a tourist can get acquainted with the African culture, traditions and life of the indigenous people. Zanzibar is famous for its spices, here the traveler can purchase the best seasonings in the world, such as: cinnamon, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg.
7. Bora Bora
In the 60s. of the last century, Bora Bora was named the most beautiful place on the planet. The island is located in the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by coral reefs, is known for its azure waters, people live only on the coastal part, inside are impassable forests with lush exotic vegetation. Geographically, the lands of Bora Bora belong to French Polynesia.
The resort attracts modern adventurers with beautiful deep lagoons that can be explored with scuba diving. Tourists can also relax on clean beaches, take walks on Mount Pachia, where you can admire fruit trees, thickets of ferns, orchids. Unusual representatives of the fauna of the island, for example, colony of frigates, also attract travelers.
6. Moorea
The island is located in the Pacific Ocean, near Tahiti, in translation the name Moorea means "yellow lizard." It has a volcanic origin.
Travelers who come to this land will be interested in visiting beaches covered with sand of a delicate golden color, to see the vast plantations of pineapples and other vegetation. Also, the island is a great place for diving enthusiasts, in its coastal waters innumerable unusual marine inhabitants live.
5. Santorini
Santorini is one of the most beautiful Greek islands, many interesting legends and myths are associated with it. It is located in the waters of the Aegean Sea. The island attracts tourists with clean beaches, warm sea waters and unusual architecture.
Santorini is all strewn with small neat little houses painted white. Also, travelers can admire the many attractions of the island, enjoy the taste of local wines. Gourmets can satisfy their gastronomic tastes in good restaurants, where waiters will offer you to try local Mediterranean cuisine.
4. Boracay
The island is part of the central part of the Philippine archipelago. In 2016, according to one of the American magazines, he won the title of best.
Travelers dream of getting to Boracay to admire its main attraction - White Beach. The island is so small that there are practically no cars and other transport on it; a tourist can enjoy its beauties while hiking.
Also located on Boracay, the so-called “dead forest", which was created by nature, once upon a time the waters of the ocean flooded the island, but then they sank away, but the vegetation could not recover. In addition, there are grottoes on the island that will surprise adventurers with an abundance of bats.
3. Bali
The island is part of Indonesia. To get a complete picture of its beauty, you need to visit all its corners. Tourists should visit the mighty Ganung Agung volcano, from its height you can see dense tropical forests, thermal springs, and admire the splendor of sunset.
The island is striking in its exotic flora; water lilies, lotuses, magnolias and jasmine grow here. Also in the territory of Bali numerous temples are located, having visited them, you can study in more detail the culture of the people who inhabit these lands.
2. Kauai
The island is not in vain attracting the attention of filmmakers, it is famous for its fantastic nature. A tourist, arriving at it, will be amazed by the spectacle of high majestic mountains, impassable, untouched by man, the jungle, snow-white beaches and the beauty of turquoise waves.
On the northern side of Kauai there are endless valleys, cliffs and waterfalls with crystal clear water. In the south and west of the island there are beaches where a tourist can not only sunbathe and swim, but also engage in water sports.
1. Barbados
The eastern part of the island is washed by the waters of the Atlantic, and from the west by the waters of the Caribbean. Barbados attracts travelers with a mild, warm climate, unique vegetation, coral reefs, distinctive culture and local traditions.
The infrastructure of the island is such that here you can find relaxation for every taste. For lovers of parties and outdoor activities in the territory of Barbados built numerous hotels, clubs and bars. Those who want a relaxing vacation can stay in quiet houses, not far from the deserted wild beaches.