>5 Lesser Known European Islands
Here are five spectacular, yet lesser-known European islands where you and your loved ones can escape the crowds.
1. St. Agnes
St. Agnes, one of the Isles of Scilly, is the southernmost inhabited bit of England. Temperatures are moderate and pleasant year-round with beaches and shorelines reminiscent of the Caribbean. You can spend your time walking around the island, visiting the lighthouse, and relaxing over a pint at the Turk’s Head, England’s southernmost pub.
2. Corvo, Portugal
This island boasts a stunning verdant caldera with two crater lakes. It is also well-known as a birdwatching spot. Food lovers should enjoy Corvo’s local handmade cheese, distinctive corn bread, and larded tarts made with rock grass.
3. Kasos, Greece
Situated between Crete and Karpathos, Kasos is a sparsely populated dot on the map at the southern end of the Dodecanese Islands. The island has several remarkable beaches, delightful churches, and maintains a busy festival schedule throughout the year. The festival of St. Marina, held on July 17, is the most important summer season festival event.
4. Bornholm, Denmark
This rural island is packed with attractions. Among these is Hammershus, the largest castle ruin in Northern Europe, which dates back to the 12th Century. Bornholm is also a hub for arts and crafts, and hosts an annual Culture Week festival in September.
5. Hiiumaa, Estonia
This quiet western Estonian island is full of charming rural corners: old churches, lighthouses, little forested islets, and beaches for swimming and sunning. Hiking is a big draw here, and there are also opportunities for horseback riding and kayaking.
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