National GeographicAug 4
The best Italian islands to visit in 2026
Think of Italian islands and most likely Sardinia andSicily springto mind. Beyond the coasts of these megastars, you’ll find quiet countryside villages, as well as over 400 smal ...
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- Maddalena archipelagoSightprotected national park with neon waters
- BudelliSightfamed for its pale-pink sands
- Santa MariaSightplace to lay a towel with family homes
- SpargiSightwild island accessible by private boat
- CapreraSighthas pine forests and electric-blue coves
- Cala CoticcioSight
- Cala BrigantinaSight
- Elsewhere
- SolideaRestaurantPantelleria, Italytasting rooms for sweet wine
- SignumRestaurantSalina, Italyhotel and Michelin-starred restaurant
- Marina CorricellaTrailProcida, Italyfishing village with candy-coloured houses
- Palazzo d’AvalosMuseumProcida, Italyconverted palace and former prison with gallery
- Danilo PistonePlaceProcida, Italyartist who painted electrical power substations
- Cala RossaViewpointFavignana, Italybeach fringed in Maldivian-shaded shallows
- Florio complexMuseumFavignana, Italyformer tuna fishery with 1970s machinery
- CampariaRestaurantFavignana, Italymodern lifestyle hub with art space
- Chiaia di LunaSightPonza, Italyperfect crescent beach backdropped by white rock
- SailogyPlacePonza, Italycharter a skippered boat
- Palmarola islandSightPonza, Italynature reserve
- Grotte di PilatoSightPonza, Italytunnels carved into the coastline
- Porto VecchioSightVentotene, ItalyRoman-era port on nearby Ventotene
- Poseidon GardensSightIschia, Italychic mid-century thermal bathing
- Sorgeto BaySightIschia, Italynatural cove with thermal springs
- Mount EpomeoTrailIschia, Italydormant volcanic peak