15 of the Most Scenic Islands in the World

Because they are outrageously beautiful, because their waters are too transparent because their landscapes seem to be nothing more than a dream, the following is a collection of islands that look like fantasy. Fortunately they are not, and the only barrier that keep us away from them is that they are only a few thousand miles away.

It took me a bit dear “lazy” friends but I managed to put in 1 (one) post with the 15 of the most scenic islands in the world (you might think it is easy but it’s not fellow penguins. The charm of the scenic islands is immediately apparent because as the word confesses (scenic:providing or relating to views of impressive or beautiful natural scenery) these islands talk with excessive pride of their pristine beaches, incredible pumice and dramatic cliffs.

Enjoy the post fellow Lazy Penguins and do not forget to point out your favourite scenic islands in the “comments” section below.

15. Ambergris Caye, Belize

Ambergris Caye, Belize
Ambergris Caye, Belize

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Ambergris Caye is the largest island in Belize, located to the north in the Caribbean Sea. It is one of the most sought-after tourist sites for its beaches on the shore of a crystal-clear turquoise sea, typical of Caribbean beaches.

Belize - Ambergris Caye
Belize – Ambergris Caye

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14. Lampedusa, Italy

Lampedusa, Italy
Lampedusa, Italy

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The island of Lampedusa is a small Sicilian island, belonging to the archipelago of the Pelagie Islands, located in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea. Lampedusa is under the province of Agrigento, in the Sicily Region; It is the southernmost point and populated center in Italy. One of the geographical curiosities of Lampedusa is that even though it is Italian, geologically the island belongs to Africa and is closer to the coast of Tunisia than to those of Italy.

Lampedusa in Italy
Lampedusa in Italy

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13. Hydra, Greece

Hydra, Greece
Hydra, Greece

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Hydra is the true jewel of the Saronic Gulf, the only island in Greece where it is not allowed to use motor vehicles of any kind, where mules and donkeys are the main means of transport, contributing to the rustic atmosphere.

Hydra in Greece
Hydra in Greece

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12. Mount Desert Island, Maine

Mount Desert Island, Maine
Mount Desert Island, Maine

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You may not have ever heard of this place, but we assure you that it is one of the most beautiful you can find in the United States. In fact, that is the general view of everyone who goes to that American island. The first thing you should know is that in the Maine coastal area there are three key cities: Bar Harbor, Mount Desert and South West Harbor. All three form a territory of incredible beauty.

Mount Desert Island in Maine
Mount Desert Island in Maine

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11. Capri, Italy

Capri, Italy
Capri, Italy

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The island of Capri is one of the most visited islands in Italy, famous for its natural beauties, visited by important people from all over the world, it is a little gem to visit in the Campania region.

Capri in Italy
Capri in Italy

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10. Aran Islands, Ireland

Aran Islands, Ireland
Aran Islands, Ireland

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Aran is a small Irish archipelago made up of powerful natural fortresses. Three islands with wild coasts, shaped by an untamed sea.

Aran Islands in Ireland
Aran Islands in Ireland

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9. Moorea, French Polynesia

Moorea, French Polynesia
Moorea, French Polynesia

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Moorea is the heart-shaped island. One of the volcanic islands of French Polynesia. Shaped like a heart, it is impossible to count how many people have fallen in love with it.

Moorea in French Polynesia
Moorea in French Polynesia

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8. Seychelles

Seychelles
Seychelles

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Seychelles is an archipelago state located in the Indian Ocean and made up of 115 islands divided into two large groups. The highest point in the Seychelles is the Morne Seychellois at 905 m, on the Island of Mahé, the largest and most inhabited of all the Seychelles.

Seychelles Island
Seychelles Island

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7. Maui, Hawaii

Maui, Hawaii
Maui, Hawaii

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Maui is one of the most complete islands in Hawaii, where you can enjoy impressive beaches to sunbathe, take a bath and surf; world famous places for snorkeling and diving; see one of the most famous sunrises in the world from the Haleakala volcano and travel the legendary Road to Hana.

Maui in Hawaii
Maui in Hawaii

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6. Santorini, Greece

Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece

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Santorini is what the old Venetian merchants called it, although it previously had other names such as Thera, which means “the most beautiful”. We have not visited all the Greek islands yet (we would like to) but of the ones we have seen, we can say that Santorini is the Greek island with the most personality. It is unique.

Santorini in Greece
Santorini in Greece

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5. Kauai, Hawaii

Kauai, Hawaii
Kauai, Hawaii

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Of the four main islands that make up the Hawaii archipelago, Kauai is the one that left us most impressed by its wild nature and incredible landscapes. When we started to organize our trip to Hawaii we were clear that we wanted to visit the Nā Pali coast, so we decided to include Kauai in our route through Hawaii and it was without a doubt the best decision we could make. If you are doubting whether or not it is worth including it in your itinerary, we recommend that you make the effort and visit Kauai because it is beautiful. In this article we leave you some suggestions of what to see and what to do in Kauai (Hawaii).

Kauai in Hawaii
Kauai in Hawaii

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4. Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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The island of Bora Bora, located in French Polynesia, is an island made up of an extinct volcano, which has a strip of coral reef that protects from the open sea, as a kind of barrier that prohibits and limits entry to the island to cruise ships and large cargo ships.

Bora Bora in French Polynesia
Bora Bora in French Polynesia

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3. Los Roques, Venezuela

Los Roques, Venezuela
Los Roques, Venezuela

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Los Roques is an archipelago composed of at least 50 keys, it is part of Venezuelan territory and is located more than 170 km from the Venezuelan capital. It is known for its beaches with crystal clear waters, perfect for snorkeling or diving and admiring all the marine flora.

Los Roques in Venezuela
Los Roques in Venezuela

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2. Lipari, Italy

Lipari, Italy
Lipari, Italy

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Lipari is the largest of the “wind islands” and also the one that offers the most attractions and leisure opportunities among the Aeolian Islands. The jewel in the crown are, of course, its beaches, among the best beaches in the Aeolian Islands surrounded by natural beauty.

Lipari in Italy
Lipari in Italy

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1. Corfu, Greece

Corfu, Crete
Corfu,Greece

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Corfu is one of the most famous Greek islands, it is in the Ionian Sea and its history is so old that it even appears in Greek mythology; It was under Venetian domination and was also British territory, in 1874 it became part of Greece; We say that its history is ancient and, so much so, that its capital, named after the island itself, is currently a UNESCO World Heritage Site and also popularly known among Greeks as the island of castles.

Corfu in Crete
Corfu in Greece

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