To be honest, even the words “tropical islands to visit in Europe” is guaranteed to garner a few raised eyebrows!
Europe is known for being a lot of amazing things – tropical isn’t really one of them. Geographically, Europe is in the temperate zone so the idea of a tropical place in Europe is one that we aren’t really used to in this part of the world.
Oh, and by tropical, I’m not talking about just hot places. Yes, that matters too (there’s a reason why tropical beaches are famous) but what I’m talking about is the humidity, and pre-requisite rainfall which leaves these destinations lush and sooooooo very green! With that in mind, here are 5 tropical islands to visit in Europe and why they should jump right into your travel plans. 😄
1.) La Gomera, Spain
The Canary Islands as a whole are known for being a source of year-round sunshine but what truly makes La Gomera stand out, asides from the fact that this is one of the only places in the world where people still use a “whistling language”, is its jungles – something you won’t find much of in the other Canary islands.
In La Gomera, you’ll end up finding all sorts of plants you’d never find anywhere else in the Canary islands (and definitely not in mainland Europe). Oh, and by the way, you’re not trading in jungles for beaches here – you get both.
A key reason behind the dense vegetation on the island is the trade winds clouds (and the moisture they bring) which gets caught up in the La Gomera’s dramatic mountains (the island is volcanic – ergo the huge mountains) and so you’ll find yourself with the perfect mix of the heat and the wetness that’s typical of tropical destinations.
To put it simply, La Gomera is one of those places you should visit if you want a variety of experiences! Just don’t forget to pack your clothes appropriately too. 🙂
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Check out the other Canary Islands you should be visiting here.
2.) The Isles of Scilly, the UK
Even when it comes to just warm countries (let along tropical islands to visit in Europe), the UK as a whole wouldn’t really be one you’d consider. This, of course, isn’t to say that the UK doesn’t have lots of amazing islands to visit (far from), it’s just not a place most people would think for a sunny holiday. But this would be because most people don’t really know about the Isles of…
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