Global travel site Big 7 Travel has officially released its sixth annual list of The 50 Best Islands in The World, and Achill Island, located off the west coast of Ireland, has ranked number eight on the list.
This year’s island ranking highlights a mix of trending destinations, remote escapes and iconic favorites.
The list is based on aggregated scores from previous media results, contributions from the Big 7 Travel editorial team, destination popularity on social media, and destinations capturing travelers' attention in 2025
Achill Island, in Co Mayo, finds itself one of the top 10 highest ranking islands on this year's list. Stunning Keem Beach on the island has been named in several "best of" lists in recent years and has previously been named as Irish people's favorite vacation spot. Scenes from the award-winning film "The Banshees of Inisherin," starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson were filmed on the picturesque island.
"A small island off Ireland’s Atlantic coast, Achill knows how to show off. The island is a kaleidoscope of color, from soft pink sunrises and turquoise seas to moss-green hills and fiery sunsets," writes Big 7 Travel.
Keem Beach, Achill Island. (Ireland's Content Pool)
"Achill is loved for its breathtakingly beautiful, pristine beaches – Keem Bay, for example, is consistently voted one of the world’s best stretches of sand. The crystal-clear waters are also popular with basking sharks, Ireland’s gentle giants. Try spotting them from the golden sands – or, if luck is on your side, you might get a chance encounter on a paddleboard."
With destinations from across the globe, the list celebrates unique island experiences and inspiring places to explore in 2025.
Top 10 Best Island in the World 2025
- Sri Lanka
- Mo’orea, French Polynesia
- Socotra, Yemen
- Madeira
- The Galapagos, Ecuador
- Great Exuma, Bahamas
- Seychelles
- Achill Island, Ireland
- Koh Lipe, Thailand
- Milos, Greece
For the complete list of The 50 Best Islands in the World, visit here.
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