Corsica, France
Oh, Corsica… Famous for its beauty and seemingly constant sunshine, this stunning French island boasts dramatic cliffs beautifully sculpted by the elements. Be sure to visit the cliffs of Calanche de Piana.
Iceland
Iceland is a strange place to see and visit, but in case you are looking for a reason to come here. Honestly, there are some like that. Northern lights (winter), Midnight Sun (summer), volcanoes, ice caves, black beaches, iceberg lagoons, delicious food, geothermal hot springs, blue lagoons, and much more.
Crete, Greece
Crete is the largest Greek island and in the Mediterranean, it’s the fifth largest island. Steeped in history, the island was once the epicenter of the Minoan civilization, the first documented civilization in all of Europe. This whole island is actually very rich in Greek mythology.
Mykonos, Greece
It has a reputation for partying and revelry, but it also has a rich history and a beautiful side of the island. On Mykonos you can visit the statue of Mavrogenus the Mantle He, the warrior who led the Greek Revolution against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century.
Capri, Italy
This is one of Europe’s most famous islands and one of the best to sneak into for the rest and relaxation you need. Another must-see is the Blue Grotto, a sea cave. The sunlight catches the water and the entire cave is bathed in beautiful light, giving visitors a glimpse of a rather otherworldly beauty!
Malta
At various times it has been occupied by everyone from the Phoenicians to the Knights of St. John to the Romans. However, the best dives here are quite spectacular as you can spot a wide variety of colorful corals and marine life including squid, stingrays, and moray eels.
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is such of beautiful and laid-back place that even Italians spend their holidays here. On the one hand is the imposing Mount Etna, at 3,329 meters above sea level, the highest active volcano in Europe.
Azores, Portugal
The Azores, her nine volcanic islands in the mid-Atlantic, is one of the most fascinating and arguably the best islands in Europe to visit, even if you have the slightest interest in earth geography. Be sure to visit the Sete Cidades Caldera, which features two beautiful lakes surrounded by craters formed from a series of massive volcanic eruptions.
Rhodes, Greece
The largest and most popular of Greece’s 12 Dodecanese islands, Rhodes is undoubtedly the Greek island to spend time. If you are there, the best chance is to visit the Colossi of Lindos and the Acropolis.
Ibiza
Ah, Ibiza – the party capital of Europe. Suffice it to say that a trip to Ibiza is a lot of fun, but Ibiza has a lot more to offer. Ibiza is actually a stunning island and arguably one of the most beautiful and best European islands she is.
