Or you could visit Courtades Beach, which is one of the many beautiful beaches of Porquerolles. A really neat place to visit, especially if you’re interested in art. Better than a regular bike because of the many hills.įondation Carmignac is a corporate art foundation started in 2001 that supports contemporary artists. Many and the vineyards that he planted for his beloved can still be seen today, and it’s one of the main reasons that tourists visit the area.Ĭars are forbidden on this island, so rent an electric bike to get around. This island village was originally built in the 1820s, but in the early 1900s, a man bought the island as a gift for his wife. The tropical island of Porquerolles has quite a unique history. It’s located off the island of Ksamil (about a 50/60min drive by car). It can be accessed by a 15/20min car ride.Īnother cool location to visit while you’re on Ksamil is the Blue Eye Nature Preserve, which is a natural spring you can swim in. Monastery Beach is one of the most tropical beaches in Albania is located South of the main town of Saranda. There are quite a few coves and beaches in the area that you can relax on. In total, there are four rocky islands that make up this island chain. The tropical Islands of Ksamil, are a hidden gem that not many people are aware of. Ksamil Islands, Albania CA Irene Lorenz / Adobe Stock It really feels like you’re in another world.Ī quick tip: Never take the sand or shells as they’re protected and you could be fined. Oh, and not to mention it’s actually home to one of the oldest European Cedar Tree Forests. The main reason most visit Chrissi island is because of its tropical seclusion. The word Chrissi or ‘Χρυσή’ literally translates to golden, referring to its sand. Chrysi Island, Greece Georgios Tsichlis / ShutterStockĬhrissi island is an uninhabited (small) tropical island located about 9 miles from Crete. If you’re looking for a picturesque place to swim away from the beaches, there are caves and other rocky locations that you can easily explore. At night, there’s a tavern-style bar with live entertainment. Pori Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Koufonisia. This means that walking from one end to the other will only take about 40 minutes, so cars are not necessary when you visit this island. Koufonisia, which is a small tropical island off the coast of Greece, is a little over two miles long. Koufonisia, Greece costas1962 / Adobe Stock

So, in this article, you’ll find the top 15 tropical islands near Europe. Īnd before doing all of this research, I had no idea some of these places even existed. You might not think so, but there are actually some incredible tropical islands that easily rival the Caribbean. Do the words tropical and Europe even belong in the same sentence?

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