Korcula (Photo: Milica Spasojevic)<\/p>\n
26 September 2019 The Croatian island of Korcula has been voted among the worlds best 5 islands to visit in 2020 in a survey by global travel site Big 7.<\/p>\n
Following on from sample survey results of 1.5 million social audience, previous media scores and contributions from their editorial team, Big 7 has revealed the best islands in the world in the list of the top 50.<\/p>\n
Korula is the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk, separated from the Peljeac peninsula by a narrow strait. Towns and villages on the island include Korula, Vela Luka, Blato, Brna, Lumbarda, Raie, rnovo, Pupnat, Smokvica and ara.<\/p>\n
This is what Big 7 had to say.<\/p>\n
Korcula is one of the must-visit destinations on Croatias South Dalmatian coast. Its a little further out to get to than most of the other islands, so you can enjoy less crowds and a more laid-back feel. People call Korcula Town Little Dubrovnik because of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses, while the beaches and dense forest offer incredible scenery.<\/p>\n
Korula<\/p>\n
In no.1 place was Icelands Flatey island.<\/p>\n
In a charming way, it feels very much like a movie set. And so it is. Many movies are set on the island, most notably The Honour of the House based on a short story by Nobel Prize winner Halldr Laxness. The tranquility at this island is unique time stands still.<\/p>\n
Flatey island<\/p>\n
In second place was Palawan in the Philippines, followed by Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu and Sommary, Norway.<\/p>\n
TOP 10 ISLANDS IN THE WORLD 2020:<\/p>\n
10th. Bora Bora, Tahiti<\/p>\n
9th. Lummi Island, Washington, USA<\/p>\n
8th. Barbados<\/p>\n
7th. Pemba Island, Zanzibar<\/p>\n
6th. The Aran Islands, Ireland<\/p>\n
5th. Korcula, Croatia<\/p>\n
4th. Sommary, Norway<\/p>\n
3rd. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu<\/p>\n
2nd. Palawan, Philippines<\/p>\n
1st. Flatey, Iceland<\/p>\n
You can check out the full list here.<\/p>\n
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