There is nothing like a holiday at an island. It’s as if those little pieces of land are intentionally divided from the mainland in order to provide us with a peaceful vacation place. Add some white sugary sand, crystal blue water and refreshing Mediterranean breeze and you will get the ultimate holiday. The good news is you can find great cheap flight offers to all the best European islands.
Places like Malta where history meets the best climate and nature in Europe to provide you with a great holiday destination. There is everything for everyone – excellent beaches, great baroque architecture, vibrant nightlife and magnificent views along the coastline. In Malta the British colonial legacy can be felt in the air but at the same time the island is so close to Italy and the Italian influence is obvious. Plus the tourism infrastructure has been improved over the last decades and there are some great-class hotels on the island.
Madeira is another destination that can provide quality service and experience. The archipelago is part of the Portugal territory and there is a great opportunity for year-round holidays. If you are a fan of the good wine, you will feel at home in Madeira. There is even a chance to see how they make the famous Madeira wine. For those who prefer the never ending beaches, Porto Santo Island is offering 9 km long sandy coastline. Madeira is also known as the Garden Island, there are so many flowers that it feels like they are blooming all the time.
Majorca can also impress the tourists with its nature. Actually all the Balearic Islands, including Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are known as one of the best holiday destinations in Europe. Majorca of course attracts most of the visitors with the unique combination of sea, mountains and history. The capital Palma and places like Soller, Valdemossa and the Caves of the Dragon will impress even the most hard to please tourist. It is also worth mentioning the local food.
Another great cuisine but on the other side of the Mediterranean sea can be found in Cyprus. The Island of Aphrodite is easily accessible by plane and once there travelers will be treated with excellent Cypriot wine and the local appetizers called mezze and some amazing vistas. The capital Nicosia and the coastline cities like Limassol, Larnaca and Kyrenia will charm those who love history and legends.
This part of the Mediterranean hides some other magnificent holiday islands like Santorini for example. The white houses with cheerful blue roofs nestled onto the cliffs are the symbol of this little piece of Heaven on the territory of Greece. Everything on the island looks like a postcard and it is a preferred honeymoon destination for many Europeans. Santorini is a result of a volcanic activity which means there are beaches at the island which can never be found on the continent.
It seems that there is a strong connection between the beautiful islands and the volcanoes. This is the case with Sicily as well. Mount Etna dominates over the island. This is the tallest active volcano in Europe. Etna, the beaches, the archeological and historical site and the bigger cities like Palermo, Catania and Siracuse attract visitors not only from Europe but from all over the world. The place you should not miss while on the island is Taormina. The town lies on the Ionian sea and has incredible beaches with unbelievably warm water, besides it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Not very far from there, on the other side of the Ionian Sea another historic island attracts thousands of visitors. Throughout the centuries there were numerous battles for Corfu, and once you see it, you will know why. It is hard to find another place so beautiful. The climate is great, the flora is really impressive, the holiday resorts offer class and comfort but what everybody remembers the most from a holiday at Corfu are the views.
