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Islas paradisíacas del océano Índico

Indian Ocean · Winter and spring

Paradise islands of the Indian Ocean

Overwater bungalows on coral atolls, beaches of pink granite, green mountains dropping into the sea and spices in a stone town: the islands of the Indian Ocean are among the great honeymoon and winter-sun destinations.

Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides

Beach islands

  • Southeast Asia
    Asia

    Maldives

    Coral atolls with turquoise water, reefs for diving and overwater villas.

    Maldives travel guide
  • Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue
    Africa

    Seychelles

    Beaches among granite boulders, like Anse Source d'Argent on La Digue, and giant tortoises.

    Seychelles travel guide
  • Le Morne Brabant lagoon
    Africa

    Mauritius

    Lagoons protected by reefs, Le Morne mountain and the seven-coloured earth of Chamarel.

    Mauritius travel guide

Culture and nature

  • Zanzibar
    Tanzania

    Zanzibar

    Stone Town, a World Heritage Site, white-sand beaches and spice plantations, to combine with a safari.

    What to see in Zanzibar
  • Southeast Asia
    Asia

    Sri Lanka

    Sigiriya rock, temples in Kandy, tea plantations and beaches in the south.

    Sri Lanka travel guide
  • Goa
    India

    Goa

    Beaches, Portuguese churches and a laid-back atmosphere on India's west coast.

    What to see in Goa

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit the Indian Ocean islands?

It depends on the island: in the Maldives the dry season runs from December to April; in Mauritius it is cooler and drier from May to December; and the Seychelles can be enjoyed almost all year, best between the monsoons, in April and May or October and November.

Maldives, Seychelles or Mauritius?

The Maldives for the sea and reefs; the Seychelles for wild beaches among the rocks; Mauritius to combine beach, mountains and more things to do.

Which island combines well with a safari?

Zanzibar, off the coast of Tanzania, is the usual choice for ending a safari in the Serengeti or Ngorongoro.

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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.

Cover photo: Dr. Ondřej Havelka (cestovatel) (CC BY-SA 4.0), Wikimedia Commons.