On some occasion we have all dreamed of traveling to an exotic and enigmatic place that makes us transport ourselves to another world far from our routine. A town between mountains, a paradisiacal beach, a mysterious island ... The islands have that special charm that gives them the fact of being portions of land surrounded by water where human beings have not left their mark, especially if they are islands. sparsely populated.
Here we bring you three mysterious islands whose charms will captivate you for different reasons and you will want to take advantage of the first days of vacation you have to get to know them.
Tenerife
Spain is a country of contrasts that offers visitors many places to visit. The green and rainy north has nothing to do with the hot and arid south. In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and in front of the African coasts is Tenerife, an island that due to its volcanic character, its latitude close to the Equator and the passage of the trade winds through it, makes it have unique conditions for the presence of unrepeatable landscapes, which is a mysterious first level attraction for tourists.
Its isolation from the Iberian Peninsula has given rise to endemic plant and animal species and a climate so mild and without sudden changes that it has led the Canary Islands to be baptized as islands of eternal spring.
These characteristics have made Tenerife a center of attention for nature lovers. In fact, half of the island's extension is destined to the preservation of nature as it houses a national park, one natural, two rural, several special and comprehensive reserves, protected landscapes, natural monuments and places of scientific interest. In this way, it can be ensured that the natural landscape of the Tenerife environment has not been subjected to human action. Some of these places that are worth a visit are the Teide National Park, the Corona Forestal Natural Park, the Barranco de Fasnia y Güímar Natural Monument or the El Pijaral Reserve, among others.
Tenerife is a perfect island for practicing ecotourism and sports tourism such as horse riding, diving, fishing, hunting, surfing, windsurfing, etc.
Kluntarna
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In the Lulea archipelago, Sweden, the mysterious island of Kluntarna is located. A small area of 1,3 km2, in which tourism is mainly local. Here visitors can see small stone constructions dating from the XNUMXth century that look like labyrinths and that scientists attribute to native hunters and fishermen to request good luck in their work. All are roughly the same shape and this custom is thought to have arisen in the Scandinavian countries. As new territories were repopulated, the custom expanded into what is now known as Swedish Lapland.
In Kluntarna you can take routes to get to know the whole island better: its landscapes (moving waters, tall grasses, volcanic stones) and constructions such as the observation tower or the little houses that fill the island, which are mysterious.
Skellig michael
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Become Luke Skywalker's hideout in 'The Force Awakens', Skelling Michael is part of the Irish county of Kerry and is located about 12 kilometers from the town of Portmagee and can be reached by boat from that municipality, from Valentia or from Ballinskelligs.
This mysterious and steep island has a historical and religious significance, it is especially important since since 1400 BC there are historical references to it and it is even named in the legends of Ireland.
In addition to the refuge of the famous Jedi, Skelling Michael allows us to glimpse the life of a community of monks who moved here. The settlements of these religious, some beehive-shaped stone huts, located on the top of the island, are thought to date from the XNUMXth century and went down to the sea to stock up on fish and other food.
Given his isolated situation, Skellig Michael fell prey to Viking attacks and the monks eventually had to move to Ballinskelligs.
Today, these cabins stand the test of time and visitors can reach them by climbing 600 steps. From the top, about 218 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, they have impressive views and a unique experience.