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World’s best 50 islands revealed and there is ONE in the UK

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THE best islands in the world have been revealed and there is one in the UK that snuck into the top 50.

The 50 Best Islands in the World was revealed by Big 7, having run for seven years.

These are the world’s best islands, and they include one in the UK Credit: Alamy

The study looks at everything from popularity on social media and travel trends to insights from the editorial team.

And coming in no.1 was Sri Lanka which was praised for “having it all”.

It said: “Whiling away blissful days beach-hopping along the 833-mile coastline is part of the charm, but Sri Lanka offers much more beyond the shore.

“Itineraries fill up quickly here, between the timeworn temples, colonial towns, misty mountains, and wildlife safaris in Yala National Park, home to tigers and elephants.”

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The Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski recently visited and said: “It was the off-grid excursions that gave me a real sense of what this region was truly about – a half-day cooking experience was just my cup of tea.

“And one night, an elephant stepped out from some undergrowth and plods slowly into the oncoming traffic, where drivers pulled to a casual halt until the lumbering giant disappeared.”

The beautiful Isle of Mull was the only UK island to make the list Credit: Alamy
Sri Lanka has been named the best island in the world Credit: Alamy

However, the only UK island to make the list was the Isle of Mull in Scotland, coming in 23rd place.

Making the list for its “rugged coastline and unexpectedly white sand,” it added: ” It’s an island of contrasts – where highland cows bathe in the calm, crystal-clear sea, and foamy waters crash into basalt columns.”

The island has everything from the coloured houses of Tobermory, as well as dolphin and seal watching – and even fluffy highlands cows on the beach.

While Mull was the only UK island to make the list, the nearby Achill Island in Ireland came in 8th.

European islands like Madeira made the top 50 Credit: Alamy
Milos (pictured) as well as Hydra won it for Greece Credit: Alamy

It made the top 10 for its “soft pink sunrises and turquoise seas to moss-green hills and fiery sunsets.”

Europe fared well too, with many in the top 20 including Madeira (4th), Milos (10th), Ischia (15th), Ibiza (17th) and Corsica (18th).

Popular islands Brits will know such as Jamaica was in 19th, while Bali was in 20th and Mauritius was 24th.

Sardinia, Hvar and Key West all just made it into the top 50.

World’s 50 Best Islands

  1. Sri Lanka
  2. Mo’orea, French Polynesia
  3. Socotra, Yemen
  4. Madeira
  5. The Galapagos, Ecuador
  6. Great Exuma, Bahamas
  7. Seychelles
  8. Achill Island, Ireland
  9. Koh Lipe, Thailand
  10. Milos, Greece
  11. Raja Ampat Islands, Indonesia
  12. Madagascar
  13. Ilha Grande, Brazil
  14. Kangaroo Island, Australia
  15. Ischia, Italy
  16. Dominica
  17. Ibiza
  18. Corsica
  19. Jamaica
  20. Bali, Indonesia
  21. Koh Rong, Cambodia
  22. Yasawas, Fiji
  23. Mull, Scotland
  24. Mauritius
  25. Salt Spring Island, Canada
  26. Yoron Island, Japan
  27. Munroe Island, India
  28. Unguja (Zanzibar Island), Tanzania
  29. Haida Gwaii, Canada
  30. Sal, Cape Verde
  31. Cocos Island, Costa Rica
  32. Cuba
  33. San Juan Islands, USA
  34. Sardinia, Italy
  35. Jeju Island, South Korea
  36. Siargao, Philippines
  37. Greenland
  38. Caye Caulker, Belize
  39. La Gomera, Spain
  40. Hvar, Croatia
  41. Isla Mujeres, Mexico
  42. Waiheke Island, New Zealand
  43. Benguerra Island, Mozambique
  44. Hydra, Greece
  45. Bozcaada, Turkey
  46. Key West, Florida, USA
  47. Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
  48. Barbados
  49. Eysturoy Island, Faroe Islands
  50. Bissagos Islands, Guinea



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