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- With its distinct bright blue sea, multicoloured coastline and bright white houses, Santorini is just 11 miles long.
- The largest of the Balearic Island archipelago, Majorca is an absolute favourite with Brits: in the summer temperatures hit highs of around 30 degrees.
- Madeira is an archipelago of islands that belongs to Portugal and it is especially well known for its wine production.
- Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands and is also one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean Sea.If you’re looking for a quiet holiday, avoid the crowded tourist beach scenes of Malia and Chersonissos. On the east of the island you’ll find small, uncrowded places, like Palekastro and Sitia, which boast unspoilt and dazzling beaches. Don't miss the archaeological site at the Palace of Zakros.
- Rhodes is well-known for its fascinating ancient ruins as well as its gorgeous beaches with pure white sands and deep blue waters.
- This Spanish island is also lauded for its beautiful beaches and the northern town of Las Palmas is often used as a cruise ship stop.
- This mountainous French island is only 3,300 miles square in size and has a population of just over 300,000 people. The terrain of the island is perfect for walking and hiking holidays.
- Jersey is the biggest of all the Channel Islands which sit between England and France. Although the island is English speaking the area maintains a mix of French and English culture thanks to its position in the Channel.
- The island of Capri, just off the Italian Gulf of Naples, is famous for its white cliffs and colourful houses.
- Mount Orgueil Castle and Gorey harbour, Jersey, Channel Islands, UK.