Korcula (Photo: Milica Spasojevic)

26 September 2019 The Croatian island of Korcula has been voted among the worlds best 5 islands to visit in 2020 in a survey by global travel site Big 7.

Following on from sample survey results of 1.5 million social audience, previous media scores and contributions from their editorial team, Big 7 has revealed the best islands in the world in the list of the top 50.

Korula is the second most populous Adriatic island after Krk, separated from the Peljeac peninsula by a narrow strait. Towns and villages on the island include Korula, Vela Luka, Blato, Brna, Lumbarda, Raie, rnovo, Pupnat, Smokvica and ara.

This is what Big 7 had to say.

Korcula is one of the must-visit destinations on Croatias South Dalmatian coast. Its a little further out to get to than most of the other islands, so you can enjoy less crowds and a more laid-back feel. People call Korcula Town Little Dubrovnik because of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses, while the beaches and dense forest offer incredible scenery.

Korula

In no.1 place was Icelands Flatey island.

In a charming way, it feels very much like a movie set. And so it is. Many movies are set on the island, most notably The Honour of the House based on a short story by Nobel Prize winner Halldr Laxness. The tranquility at this island is unique time stands still.

Flatey island

In second place was Palawan in the Philippines, followed by Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu and Sommary, Norway.

TOP 10 ISLANDS IN THE WORLD 2020:

10th. Bora Bora, Tahiti

9th. Lummi Island, Washington, USA

8th. Barbados

7th. Pemba Island, Zanzibar

6th. The Aran Islands, Ireland

5th. Korcula, Croatia

4th. Sommary, Norway

3rd. Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu

2nd. Palawan, Philippines

1st. Flatey, Iceland

You can check out the full list here.

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Korcula voted no.5 best island in the world to visit - Croatia Week