The unique islands of endless blue, the epic entertainment of the languages that last until the morning, the beach parties lasting all day, the Mediterranean islands with delicious appetizers and food scents are all beautiful. When you come to these lands, the warm, relaxed island people make you feel as if you were born in these lands, not too far away.
The team of travel experts from the British newspaper The Telegraph chose the 20 most beautiful islands of the Mediterranean. The first island will surprise you. Here are the 20 most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea from the eyes of the British citizens.
1- Formentera / Spain
Formentera Island, known as Ibiza’s sister, is a paradise with untouched untouched nature, beaches and extraordinary beauty of the sea. Bob Dylan and Pink Floyd caused some of this island to be heard…
2- Naxos / Greece
The largest in the Cyclades is Naxos. It is a very productive and self-sufficient island. In this most beautiful part of the Aegean you will find plenty of historical relics and great food from all ages. As you enter the harbor, you will be greeted with a view of the ancient Portara, a gigantic marble passage that looks like the National Geographic logo, and the medieval castle above the resort.
Inside you will find isolated medieval villages, such as Tripodes, Filoti, khaki and Apeiranthos, inviting you to the beauty that time cannot relate to. You will meet Mount Zas (Zeus), green valleys, abandoned monasteries, churches and majestic towers such as the Bazeos Tower. The beauty of the sea is wonderful.
3- Sardinia / Italy
Sardinia, the second largest island of the Mediterranean Sea, has many treasures as well as its wonderful beaches of turquoise and emerald green waters, white and fine sand. Due to its strategic history and its history dating back to ancient times, the island of Sardinia, the autonomous region of Italy, is a passageway for the Phoenicians, Piemontians, Genoese, Pisans and Spaniards. Its rich megalithic heritage and numerous Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque churches symbolize this unique culture of Sardinia.
Passing through the majestic Gennargentu mountain range, from the historic capital Cagliari in the south of Sardinia to the beautiful shores of Smeralda to the north, this journey will also allow you to see the southern part of the Corsica Island of France, separated by a 11-kilometer strait from Sardinia.
4- Cavallo / France
An island between Corsica and Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. It used to belong to Italy, but now it’s a French territory. For those who want a quiet sea holiday, this is the perfect place for you…
5- Majorca / Spain
Majorca is the largest and therefore the most populous of the Balearic Islands scattered between Algeria and the Spanish coast. Of the 1 million population on the islands, 800,000 live here. Central Palma is no different from any European capital. When it comes to moving parties, champagne and superyachts, the first thing that comes to mind is Balearic Island, Ibiza. Majorca is completely different. The summer season takes place here in the courtyards of ancient castles and monasteries or behind the closed gates of magnificent palaces and farmhouses made of stone.
6- Corfu / Greece
Ionian Islands are the most remote Greek islands to Turkey. It is not so close to go by ferry, but it is also possible to reach by plane. The largest and most beautiful island of Ionia is Corfu. There is a breeze in Europe rather than a Greek island because of its proximity to Italy. It is more than an island with its museums, new city-old city settlements, Ionian University.
7- Sicily / Italy
Over the last 3,000 years, the island of Sicily has been dominated by 13 different cultures, and you will enjoy the incredible mix of local traditions, exotic cuisine and diverse architecture. The best way to experience Sicily’s largest island in the Mediterranean is to rent a yacht or discover these unique beauties with your own yacht. It is best to rent a yacht or discover these beauties with your own yacht in order to experience Sicily’s largest island in the Mediterranean.
8- Cyprus
In the Greek part of the island, the economy had collapsed during the banking crisis of 2013. Under the auspices of the EU, stability has been achieved in four years, and life is revived in the land where the mythological hero Aphrodite was born. The new quay in Limassol is brilliant with its modern glass shopping malls with boutiques, art galleries and seafood restaurants.
After Turkey’s military intervention in 1974, bisecting Nicosia skyscrapers are rising, the structure of the area around the square famous architects, museums worldwide, adorn the restaurant and nightclub. The ancient ruins, castles, strong wines, clean sea, illuminated generously by the sun, increase the attractiveness of the island. The sea is another beautiful…
9- Santorini / Greece
The romantic paradise of volcanic eruptions is Santorini, perhaps the most photographed place in Greece. Fira, the capital of the island, is beautiful even though it is invaded by tourists. Fira, where 3,000 people live, was rebuilt when it collapsed in the 1956 earthquake. Fira has a small harbor on the beach, the ships anchor here and take you to the beach with lifeboats.
From this port, you can go up the hill by walking 580 steps or on the donkey’s back, and those who wish can reach the hill with the funicular and tirelessly. Agiou Mina Church, the symbol of the island, greets visitors with its blue dome and white bell tower. There are also many places to enter the sea.
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