The ideal islands for a quiet vacation
The islands have beautiful scenery, open space, and few people, making them ideal places for a relaxing and comfortable vacation.
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| Pico Island, Portugal:The small island in the Azores is known as the pearl of Portugal. It is home to the highest mountain in Portugal - Ponta de Pico. The island has special vineyards, growing on black volcanic soil and is recognized by Unesco as a world heritage site. It is the perfect destination for relaxation, walking and exploring away from the crowds. Photo:Portugalholidays. |
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| Con Dao, Vietnam:Less than an hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao is an ideal destination for a relaxing and peaceful vacation. Coming to Con Dao, visitors can visit pristine beaches, watch turtles nest and lay eggs or go scuba diving to see coral. Photo:Lonelyplanet. |
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| Palmaria Island, Italy:Palmaria - an island off Portovenere in the Ligurian Sea, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a paradise for nature lovers, with idyllic trails and stunning views of the sea and the city of Portovenere in the distance. Photo:Toursbylocals. |
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| Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, USA:Daufuskie is an island with no bridges, no cars, golf carts and bicycles are the main means of transportation here. It has beautiful beaches, the historic Strachan Mansion, an 1873 lighthouse, views of Calibogue Sound and lots of wildlife. Photo:Golfadvisor. |
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| Niyama Islands, Maldives:Niyama Private Islands, Maldives consists of two small islands, called Play and Chill. At Chill, visitors can relax on the beach or spa, while at Play, popular activities include surfing, diving, parasailing and swimming. Photo:Wallpapers13. |
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| Favignana Island, Italy:Located off the coast of Trapani in western Sicily, Favignana is a favourite destination for local Sicilians but remains relatively unknown to foreign visitors. The island is considered one of the best diving spots in Italy. For wine lovers, a trip to Favignana would not be complete without a visit to the island’s only winery. Photo:Vivisail. |
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| Gaya Island, Malaysia:The small island of Gaya in Malaysia, located within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, is home to pristine beaches, lush rainforests and seclusion. It is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing and nature-filled vacation. Photo:Goasiaplus. |
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Anacapa Island, California, USA:Part of the Channel Islands, a national park just off the coast of California, Anacapa Island is actually three small islands, accessible only by boat, with a total area of less than 3 square kilometers. It is a breeding ground for sea lions and seals. Visitors can explore Anacapa’s rich mangrove forests by kayak or go snorkeling and swimming. Photo:Nps. |
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| Anticosti Island, Quebec, Canada:Located in the middle of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Anticosti Island, covering about 8,000 square kilometers, is home to more than 160,000 white-tailed deer and is almost uninhabited. The island was purchased by French chocolate maker Henri Menier in 1895. He introduced foxes, beavers, moose, and white-tailed deer to the island. Today, Anticosti is a paradise for nature and animal lovers, with deep canyons, rivers, caves, waterfalls, and fossils to explore at Anticosti National Park. Photo:Sepaq. |
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| Aldabra Islands, Seychelles:Aldabra is located southwest of the Seychelles archipelago in Africa. It is one of the largest coral atolls in the world, with more than 300 unique species of plants and animals and rich, colorful coral reefs on the seabed. In addition, Adabra island is also home to a population of nearly 150,000 sea turtles. Photo:Holidays. |
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| Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada:The wild horses that roam Sable Island are one of the reasons it became a Canadian National Park in 2013. It is believed that these prairie horses are descendants of horses brought here by the Acadians in the mid-18th century. This is one of the few natural wilderness areas where visitors can see wild horses in North America. Photo:Verbalistseducation. |
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| Alonnisos Island, Greece:Although not as famous as many other Greek islands, Alonnisos is home to rare monk seals. In addition, the island also has more than 20 churches, some of which are nearly 500 years old. Photo:Greece365.gr. |
