10 Most Beautiful Islands in the World, from Greece to Komodo
The Earth is covered by 71 percent of the ocean. Therefore, global warming and environmental damage are threatening the future of marine tourism.
Speaking of islands 10 most beautiful islands in the world this year. Indonesia should be proud, because Komodo Island is included in the list.
Besides Komodo Island in Indonesia, Palawan Island in the Philippines is also included in the list.
The rest, the islands in Europe, America, and the Pacific Islands that inhabit that ranking.
Here's a complete list of the most beautiful islands:
1. Milos, Greece
White rocks and clear waters are the main sights in Milos, a small island in the southwest tip of Greece.
This is where the famous statue of the goddess of love, Venus de Milo, was discovered in 1820.
Apart from gazing at the white-walled houses with blue doors and windows, tourists can also visit the Kleftiko Caves which can only be reached by boat.
Milos is a 40-minute flight or ferry crossing from Athens in three to seven hours.
2. Bartolomé (Ecuador)
Bartolomé is a nature reserve in the Galápagos. Here live tropical penguins, crabs and marine iguanas.
Pinnacle Rock's bald hill overlooks a crystal clear waters beach. Sometimes black lava flows can be seen in Sullivan Bay.
It's impossible not to spend the night in Bartolomé, named after a friend of Charles Darwin, even though the island is only a day's drive from Santa Cruz, the main tourist area of the Galápagos.
3. Fregate (Seychelles)
Bordering the Indian Ocean, Fregate is one of the most beautiful islands in the Seychelles.
Wild landscapes are still preserved on this island. Giant aldabra tortoises and sea turtles live here.
Granite cliffs frame a rocky beach that is still empty of visitors, Anse Macquereau.
4. St. Lucia (Lesser Antilles)
Brightly painted houses look like confetti on the steep slopes of St. Lucia bordering the Caribbean waters.
The mighty volcano, Piton, is the island's main tourist attraction.
The lush forest at the base of the mountains, which is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, gives a perfect natural fairy tale feel.
5. Jura (Scotland)
With rocky hillsides and breezy savannas, Jura Island in Scotland is also on the list of the most beautiful islands in the world.
The island is home to native red deer, golden eagles and sea eagles.
There is also a whiskey distillery here, to be precise on the Isle of Jura.
There is an inn called Hotel Jura here, which provides hiking tour packages and visits to whiskey factories.
6. Komodo Island (Indonesia)
Pink Beach to the Komodo dragon's ancient animal captivity is the main "selling" here.
But don't forget to visit the hills and savannas which have direct views of the clear waters.
Snorkeling among the coral reefs is highly recommended. It's also possible to meet pygmy seahorses and blue-ringed octopuses, or if you're lucky, Omura's whales and mermaids.
7. Senja Island (Norway)
High mountains are a sight on Senja Island, a destination in a country that has more than 50 thousand beautiful islands.
Sunlight sweeps across the mountainsides in summer, while winter brings a display of the twinkling Northern Lights.
In the island's historic fishing villages, brightly painted wooden settlements line the slopes and beaches.
From the rocky peaks of nderdalen National Park to deep, icy fjords, Dusk Island is a dramatic stage for the natural beauty of the Arctic.
Watching wild deer, riding horses above the Arctic Circle, and watching the Northern Lights come out, are the main activities for tourists here.
8. Mo'orea (French Polynesia)
Mo'orea Island is the most suitable destination for diving activities. The coral reefs are fairly dense and the waters are clear.
Humpback whales are said to sometimes stop by the waters.
Coral hills also add to the beautiful scenery here.
A short ferry ride from the island of Tahiti can take tourists to this unspoiled and human-free island.
9. Palawan (Philippines)
Protected within the UNESCO-listed Palawan Biosphere Reserve, Palawan Island is a beautiful marine tourism destination.
The rugged cliffs and mangroves are a beautiful sight for Palawan's many secret beaches, from the coves of El Nido to its exclusive private island.
But the island's most remarkable spot may be in Puerto Princesa Underground River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where an underground river flows through a maze of limestone caves.
10. Kaua'i (United States)
The active volcano Kilauea with its smoky crater and flowing lava is a beautiful sight to behold on Kaua'i Island.
Black sand beaches, exotic bird habitats, waterfalls, clear freshwater pools, wilderness, and valleys, are tourist attractions that are hunted by tourists when they come here.
The most spectacular wilderness that lies near Nā Pali Bay is called one of the toughest hiking routes in America.