Europe Island Vacations

photo by Real Traveler Flying Standby

An Islands vacation offers the unique experience of being entirely surrounded by water on your own oasis of tropical trees and landscapes, restaurants, spas and resorts. There are well-populated areas with many services as well as more secluded islands filled with adventure and spiritual solitude. Water activities are bountiful, island walks and adventures are always available, and beautiful scenery and skies surround you. Island hop by taking a cruise or a ferry and get a new experience each time you touch land. ...read more »

see top cities see top trip blogs

Top Destinations for Island

Top island cities

photo by Real Traveler Flying Standby

Santorini

Santorini is a destination perfect for those looking for beautiful sea views and wonderful sunsets. Beaches of white, black and red sands can be found here, as well as great volcano views and fun caves to explore. Visitors frequently come for wedding ce... read more »
photo by Real Traveler AmarisNoel

Venice

If Rome is history, Venice is romance. Built entirely on water and passable only by boat or on foot, there is no place quite like it. Visitors cannot help being impressed by the sheer beauty of the canals, the lively piazzas, the centuries of art. Venic... read more »
Mykonos

Find highlights on things to do and see in Mykonos shared by Real Travelers. Browse attractions, maps, travel guide information, and blogs. Price compare hotels, flights, and packages to Mykonos across multiple sites to help plan your... read more »
photo by Real Traveler Day-Nut

Athens

Greece is the cradle of European civilization, and Athens has been its capital since 1834. There is never time to be bored or to be at a loss for an interesting activity in Athens. Visit the flea market and the bazaar area at Monastiraki, look inside so... read more »
photo by Real Traveler Abbey-and-Jen

Hvar

The small town of Hvar is an attractive island off the coast of Croatia. With its quaint fishing harbour filled with yachts, cascading grey and orange rooftops, and surrounding translucent blue sea, vacationers will know they are in a magical place. Med... read more »
photo by Real Traveler cessna152

Bled

Northwest Slovenia is home of Bled, one of the beautiful tourist locations in Europe. Famous for its glacially formed Lake Bled and the iconic castle that overlooks it, Bled is a romantic getaway that aristocrats have been vacationing in for centuries.... read more »
photo by Real Traveler andrewdavidnelson

Paros

Paros holds all of the charm of the surrounding Cyclades Islands and more. Excellent windsurfing, scuba diving and surfing for the adventurous, a Byzantine cathedral, the remains of a Venetian castle, small fishing villages and excellent beaches, make w... read more »
photo by Real Traveler BigWilk

Crete

Crete is an island of mythical importance turned into a travelers dream. Scents of wild herbs drift down towards long sandy beaches as echoes of 4,000 years of history can be seen or at least imagined. Go to a village for fresh goat cheese, visit histo... read more »
photo by Real Traveler Jordan In Italy

Capri

The small Italian island of Capri is a celebrated resort spot which has been treasured by travelers for over a thousand years. Visitors can enjoy a relaxing boat trip, a nice walk, or have a picnic away from the crowds. Though it is busiest in the summe... read more »
photo by Real Traveler RachelVerbeek

Korcula

Korcula Town is a Croatian Island nestled along the Adriatic Coast. Set in the middle of Split and Dubrovnik, Korcula is a hilly island adorned with a sensational coastline and warmed by a mild mediterranean climate. While there are teems of beaches and... read more »

Top Five Island Trip Blogs

Bled, Slovenia - Simply Breathtaking! | Aug 21 06'

by cessna152 a 37 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Bled

"If a dragon had suddenly appeared with a hobbit strapped to its back, it would not have looked out of place."

“Bled? That sounds a bit gruesome,” said Jodie when I first suggested the idea of visiting the small town in Slovenia, the most northerly of the fo... Continue reading »
Day 3 & 4: Drive to Split & Ferry to Hvar | May 11 07'

by michelle finkelstein a female from San Francisco, on vacation in Hvar

"Built by the Venetian Doges in the 13th century, Hvar Town is a maze of cobblestone streets and sun-filled squares."

Getting to Split:Being an Art History major and enamored with all things Roman, I couldn’t forgo a stop at Split to see the ruins of Diocletian’s P... Continue reading »
Our Greek Island Paradise | Jul 09 07'

by Wandering Spaulls a traveling as a couple from Cape Town, on vacation in Naxos

"Naxos was the Perfect Greek Island Paradise"

The Blue Star Ferry from the Port of Piraeus (Athens' seaport) to the island of Naxos in the Cyclades is usually packed - so get there at least 1.5... Continue reading »
Gozo | Jul 03 07'

by WorldExplorer a traveling as a couple from New York City, on vacation in Gozo

Wednesday, July 4 - Sunday, July 8: Malta and Gozo We decided to stay on Gozo because it is less crowded and less touristy than Malta. When... Continue reading »
Tour of the Greek Islands | Oct 18 06'

by The Cheng Family a traveling as a family from Canada, on vacation in Cyclades

"We thought that Greece might be a good final European destination"

Autumn in GreeceIf one is traveling around the world and doesn’t want to carry warm clothes for cold climates, when and where does one leave Europe... Continue reading »