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The GuardianAug 28, 2026

‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands

From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres , the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Cover…

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  • Caleta de SeboNeighborhoodsandy, largely traffic-free streets
  • Elsewhere
  • Cres townNeighborhoodCres, Croatiaunobtrusively set up for holidaymakers
  • Glanleam beachSightValentia Island, Irelandidyllic secluded cove surrounded by rich vegetation
  • OlymposNeighborhoodKarpathos, Greeceremote village feels frozen in time
  • Hotel LefkoramaHotelKarpathos, Greecespectacular valley-to-sea view and breakfast feast
  • Pointe du RazSightAudierne, Francecurrents create weird wave formations
  • Chez BrunoCaféÎle de Sein, Francehad crepes here
  • Lipari townNeighborhoodLipari, Italyhugs the water, dominated by a brooding castle
  • Archaeological museumMuseumLipari, Italywith ancient statues and artefacts
  • Marina CortaNeighborhoodLipari, Italypicturesque port lined with restaurants
  • PorticelloSightLipari, ItalyIt is a frazione or village within the township of Santa Flavia.
  • SkomerPlaceSkomer Island, United Kingdomisland off the coast of Pembrokeshire for puffin watching
  • ApellaSightKarpathos, Greece
  • AchataSightKarpathos, Greece
  • PapescaSightLipari, Italy
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