8 Underrated European Islands To Visit This Year

1. Alicudi, Italy

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2. Berlengas Archipelago, Portugal

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3. Flores Island, Portugal

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4. Heimaey, Iceland

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5. Isle of Tiree, Scotland

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6. Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland

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7. Schiermonnikoog, Netherlands

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8. Skyros, Greece

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