The Mediterranean countries include France, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Portugal along the north; Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel on the east; and the African countries of Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia on the south.
It has specific regional features: a climate of hot dry summers and humid, cool winters and a generally hilly landscape.
The Mediterranean has not only a very rich biodiversity but also a large number of species that do not exist anywhere else.
Did you know? There are 189 islands in the Mediterranean region even if you don’t count the small and the uninhabited ones. Yes, you heard it right, the Mediterranean includes a number of gorgeous, serene and picturesque islands.
Wondering where to start with to get the most spectacular scenery, sumptuous beaches, and incredible architecture?
Don’t worry, here we are for your rescue, with a list of 10 islands that should give you a glimpse of the best of the Mediterranean.
This beautiful island is the fourth largest here & has some of the best sandy beaches, wonderful old towns, hilltop villages & unusual rock formations.
Corsica
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Santorini is the tip of a volcano & this Greek island is known as a perfect honeymoon spot looking at its distinctive clifftop buildings and stunning sunset views.
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Santorini
The second largest island in the Mediterranean, Sardinia is arguably the best destination for beaches as it has bountiful white sand and sparkling waters.
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Saridinia
This serene Greek island has tiny white houses, enormous seas, gorgeous beaches and picturesque landscapes that make it a perfect tourist destination.
Folegandros
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Hvar is the most beautiful island of Croatia. Lush, green and sunny, with several fine medieval towns and villages it attracts peace seekers to enjoy appealing landscape decorated by wild herbs.
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Hvar
Having 216km of coastline, this Spanish island, Menorca is filled with gorgeous bays of turquoise green waters and lovely sun-tanned beaches.
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Menorca
This island nation has proved to have a rich history and some of the most remarkable architecture. Major attraction here is the entrance Valletta which is the capital city & also a UNESCO heritage site.
Malta
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Truly spectacular at sight, this Greek island amazes you by its colors. Straight out of a canvas, it offers you a view of dreams, with huge green mountains that cut the pretty seas of crystal clear waters and astonishing white beaches.
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Kefalonia
Mljet is the first larger island one can come upon while sailing the Croatian Adriatic. It is Croatia's greenest island with its Mediterranean vegetation, clear and clean sea, gentle sandy shoreline and a wealth of underwater sea life.
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Mljet
Mallorca is known for beach resorts, sheltered coves, limestone mountains, beautiful coastline, Spanish architecture, wineries, fresh produce farms, stunning beaches also Roman and Moorish remains.