dyllic islands of the Mediterranean to warm up your dreams

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Bozcaada - Known as Tenedos in Greek, the Turkish island of Bozcaada showcases an impressive Venetian fortress.

 

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Ischia - A volcanic outcrop set in the Bay of Naples, Ischia turns heads with its inherent beauty and historic landmarks, including the medieval Aragonese Castle.

 

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Lipari - One of the Aeolian Islands, Lipari is the most practical base for visiting this fascinating volcanic archipelago.

 

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Salina - Salina, located off the north of Sicily, is named after the salt lagoon near the village of Lingua, once the site for production of sea salt.

 

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Giglio - The Italian island featured in headlines across the world in 2012 when the cruise ship Costa Concordia foundered off the coast.

 

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Lastovo - Sunset over Zaklopatica Bay, on Lastovo. The Croatian island is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the Adriatic Sea.

 

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Lampedusa - Lampedusa's tiny "Rabbit Island" is one of the last remaining egg-laying sites in Italy for the loggerhead sea turtle, endangered throughout the Mediterranean.

 

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Favignana - Cala Rossa, one of several bays found on this Italian island, is cherished for its outstanding crystalline azure waters.

 

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Capraia - The Italian island is part of Arcipelago Toscano National Park. It's also an important center for the harvesting of anchovy.

 

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Lokrum - Lying just 600 m off Dubrovnik, Lokrum is a delight to explore, enticing the curious to a former monastery and botanical garden.

 

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Caprera - Home to Italian general and nationalist Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807–1882), the island has been declared a natural reserve for resident seabirds.

 

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Cabrera - The uninhabited Balearic islet is included in the Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park.

 

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Stromboli - Stromboli is one of the eight Aeolian Islands located off Sicily. Just 500 people live here under the ever-present threat of an active volcano.

 

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Porquerolles - A panoramic view of the French island of Porquerolles, the largest, most westerly of the three Îles d'Hyères.

 

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Marettimo -

Largely untouched by tourism, this Italian island woos with its green mountain peaks and rare flora.

 

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Capri - Enchanting Capri lures sightseers to natural wonders like the famous Blue Grotto. Featuring several upscale resorts, the island is a popular day-trip destination for Italians.

 

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Šipan - For centuries a chic summer getaway for well-heeled Dubrovnik families, Šipan today is a popular day-trip destination for anyone seeking peace and quiet in bucolic surroundings.

 

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Antikythera - The lighthouse of Cape Apolytaras, standing on the island's southern tip, is one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece.

 

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Poros Peloponnese - The mountainous Peloponnese provides an inspiring backdrop for this small Greek island. Poros town, with its striking neoclassical facades, is built amphitheatrically.

 

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Hydra - Once belonging to Venice and later part of the Ottoman Empire, Hydra owes its name to the Greek word for "water." Ironically, the island today is almost dry.