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The most beautiful islands in the world
Turquoise lagoons in the Pacific, Indian Ocean atolls, volcanic islands in the middle of the Atlantic, limestone cliffs in Asia and white villages on a volcano: the most beautiful islands in the world, with when to go to each.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
Indian Ocean
- Asia
Maldives
Turquoise atolls, overwater villas, manta rays and whale sharks.
Maldives travel guide -
SeychellesLa Digue
An island with hardly any cars that you explore by bike, with the beach of Anse Source d’Argent.
What to see in La Digue -
AfricaMauritius
Lagoons sheltered by the reef, Le Morne mountain and the seven-coloured earth of Chamarel.
Mauritius travel guide -
TanzaniaZanzibar
White sand beaches, turquoise water and Stone Town, on the spice island.
What to see in Zanzibar
Pacific
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French PolynesiaBora Bora
The most famous lagoon in the world, with Mount Otemanu at its centre.
What to see in Bora Bora -
French PolynesiaMoorea
Tahiti’s sister island, with jagged mountains and bays.
What to see in Moorea -
ChileEaster Island
Rapa Nui, the island of the moai, lost in the middle of the Pacific.
What to see in Easter Island -
EcuadorGalápagos Islands
Volcanic islands with giant tortoises, sea lions and iguanas that are unafraid of people.
What to see in Galápagos Islands
Asia
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IndonesiaBali
Temples, rice terraces, surf and sunsets on the island of the gods.
What to see in Bali -
PhilippinesEl Nido
Limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons and beaches you explore by boat.
What to see in El Nido -
ThailandPhi Phi Islands
Limestone cliffs and turquoise water, with Maya Bay and the Phi Phi Don viewpoint.
What to see in Phi Phi Islands
Europe and the Atlantic
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GreeceSantorini
White villages above a volcanic caldera and sunsets in Oia.
What to see in Santorini -
PortugalAzores
Nine volcanic islands with crater lakes, whales and very green meadows.
What to see in Azores -
PortugalMadeira
Green cliffs and a mild climate all year round in the middle of the Atlantic.
What to see in Madeira
Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful islands in the world?
Bora Bora and Moorea in Polynesia, the Maldives and the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean, Bali and El Nido in Asia, and Santorini and the Azores in Europe.
When to go to the Indian Ocean islands?
It depends on the monsoons: generally December to April for the Maldives, and April and May or October and November for the Seychelles, when the sea is calmer.
Which is the best island for a honeymoon?
The Maldives, Bora Bora, Mauritius and the Seychelles are the most popular choices; Bali and Santorini, for those looking for more than a beach.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
Cover photo: The TerraMar Project (CC BY 2.0), Wikimedia Commons.