How far can the strange shapes of islands in the ocean take the human imagination? Let’s explore this through 10 islands located in different regions of the world.
Dilumacad Island in El Nido, Palawan, Philippines attracts tourists because it looks like a helicopter, without the propellers of course. Up close, the helicopter impresses with its towering cliffs and deep green rainforest.
2. Turtle Island (Taiwan, China).
Looking like a giant turtle floating on the ocean, Taiwan’s Guishan Island is actually a volcano, and the only active volcano in Taiwan. The island is a popular tourist destination for whale watching tours.
3. Heart Island (Fiji).
Tavarua is a heart-shaped island near Viti Levu, Fiji’s main island. It has a resort where visitors can enjoy surfing, sport fishing, diving, snorkeling and kayaking.
4. Crocodile Island (Philippines).
The Philippines is home to giant crocodiles, and there is also an island that looks like one, located near the country’s most famous beach, Boracay. Not only is Crocodile Island visually impressive, it is also a very popular diving spot.
5. Seahorse Island (Galapagos Islands, Ecuador).
At 4,640 square kilometers, Isabela Island is the largest island in the Galapagos archipelago, known for its unique and diverse flora and fauna. The island’s seahorse-like shape can only be seen from space.
6. Smiley Islands, Malaysia.
Located in the sea near the city of Kota Kinabalu, the three islands of Manukan, Mamutik and Sulug form a smiley face when viewed from an airplane. These islands all have great beaches and beautiful coral reefs, making them a popular destination for scuba divers.
7. Moon Island (Hawaii, USA).
Molokini Island is a partially submerged, crescent-shaped volcanic cone (caldera) in the Alalaleiki Channel between the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Kaho’olawe. The crescent-shaped island is a marine reserve and home to a beautiful coral reef with 200 species of fish.
8. Fish Island, Croatia.
Croatia’s Brijuni Islands are home to some of the world’s most important archaeological and cultural sites. Within the archipelago, one island called Gaz Island catches people’s attention because it looks like a cute fish when viewed from above.
9. Dolphin Island, Italy.
Sirenuse is a dolphin-shaped island located off the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy, between the island of Capri and the village of Positano. There are many resorts and hotels on the island. The waters around the island are ideal for diving.
10. Pizza Island, Portugal.
Vila Franca do Ocampo is a small island in the Azores archipelago, about 1,360 km west of mainland Portugal. Seen from above at some angles, the island resembles a delicious slice of pizza with a round slice of sausage placed in the middle.
