FX.co ★ Five most beautiful islands on planet

Barbados

Barbados is the only coral island in the Caribbean archipelago. It astonishes with contrasts: wild rocky shores, coconut groves, sugar plantations, and reserves with green monkeys, the symbol of the island, all coexist here. Crystal-clear waters and reefs attract divers, while the wind and waves make it a paradise for surfing and kitesurfing. The unique atmosphere of the island is also enhanced by historic coral villas on the coast and colonial buildings in Bridgetown, the historic centre of which is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Jamaica

Jamaica is one of the most picturesque islands in the Caribbean Sea, located south of Cuba. Its northern coast is famous for secluded beaches with white sand and azure water. Among them are Frenchman’s Cove, which gained global fame thanks to the film Cocktail starring Tom Cruise, and the nearly 11-kilometre-long Seven Mile Beach. The beauty of Jamaica is also revealed beyond the coastline, on the green slopes of the Blue Mountains, where famous coffee plantations with panoramic views of the island and the ocean are nestled among dense forests.

Corsica

Corsica is the most distinctive and wild island of the Mediterranean Sea, located south of France. Its coastline impresses with its variety: the pink granite cliffs of Calanques de Piana, the white limestone cliffs of Bonifacio, and the black sand of Nonza beach. The nature inland is equally striking: mountain lakes, clear rivers, waterfalls, and hot springs create the unique appearance of Corsica.

Seychelles

The Seychelles is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa, between Madagascar and Réunion. It consists of 115 granite and coral islands scattered across a thousand kilometres. The Seychelles is famous for its white sandy beaches and smooth granite boulders. The uniqueness of the archipelago lies in the combination of marine and terrestrial landscapes: mangrove thickets, waterfalls, rare animal species, and a rich underwater world make these islands a true embodiment of a tropical paradise.

Mauritius

Mauritius is a tropical island in the Indian Ocean, 800 kilometres east of Madagascar. Its coast is renowned for white beaches and panoramic views of the picturesque Le Morne Brabant mountain. The island impresses with contrasts: dense tropical forests give way to groves and wide valleys. Black River National Park preserves untouched landscapes, while the Pamplemousses Garden showcases the richness of the plant world.