Irish island named as one of the 'most beautiful' in world
The Mayo island beat the volcanic Greek island of Milos and Thailand's stunning Koh Lipe to take the number eight spot on The 50 Best Islands in The World from Big 7 Travel.
With destinations from across the globe, the list celebrates unique island experiences and inspiring places to explore in 2025.
This year's ranking highlights a mix of trending destinations, remote escapes and iconic favourites.
The list is based on aggregated scores from previous media results, contributions from the Big 7 Travel editorial team, destination popularity on social media, and destinations capturing travellers' attention in 2025. Achill Island, Co Mayo
Here is the 2025 top 10 list: Sri Lanka Mo'orea, French Polynesia Socotra, Yemen Madeira The Galapagos, Ecuador Great Exuma, Bahamas Seychelles Achill Island, Ireland Koh Lipe, Thailand Milos, Greece
Big 7 Travel Editor Aleyna Yilmaz told the Irish Mirror: "Achill, with its wind-whipped Atlantic coastline, moss-green hills, sheltered bays, and incredible sea wildlife, earns its spot on Big 7 Travel's guide to The 50 Best Islands in the World.
"You might not find swaying palm trees or guaranteed sunshine here, but you will find pristine beaches — Keem Bay is often named among the world's best — and the rare luxury of unhurried calm."
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