23 Mediterranean Islands: Route from Ischia to Malta
Explore 23 of the Mediterranean's most beautiful islands spanning 5,359 km across Europe, Asia, and Africa. This curated route showcases volcanic landscapes, ancient castles, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage from Italy to Greece, Spain, Croatia, Malta, Tunisia, and beyond.
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- Places
- Start
- Ischia
- End
- Malta
- Stops
- 6
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Ischia — Volcanic island off Naples featuring tiny towns, ancient castles, and dramatic rugged shores with the 15th-century Castello Aragonese.
- Minorca — Quietest of Spain's Balearic Islands renowned for unspoiled beaches, crumbling cliffs, and mysterious T-shaped talus stone monuments.
- Krk
- Mykonos — Cosmopolitan Greek island featuring picturesque whitewashed town with maze-like streets, boutiques, and strict traditional Cycladic architecture.
- Elba
- Malta — Island nation between Sicily and North Africa packed with ancient Roman ruins, impressive Baroque cathedrals, and temple complexes from various civilizations.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Ischia is accessible by ferry ride of just over one hour from mainland Naples.
- Tip
- Minorca is the quietest and most authentic of Spain's Balearic Islands, known for unspoiled beaches and archaeological sites like t-shaped talayots.
- Transport
- Krk is connected to the mainland by a 1,400 meter long bridge and offers hiking, biking, and water sports.
- Tip
- Mykonos town has strict building regulations that preserve its traditional Cycladic architectural style and character.
- Timing
- Rhodes has the longest summer of any Greek island with sunshine lasting right up until November.
- Tip
- Malta is packed with castles, churches, temples, and palaces due to its strategic central Mediterranean location ruled by many civilizations.
- Tip
- Capri's most famous natural attraction is the Blue Grotto, a waterfront cave accessible by boat when the tide is right; sunlight turns the water turquoise.
- Timing
- Majorca receives 300 days of sunshine every year, making it ideal for beach getaways.
- Transport
- Corfu has an International Airport, making it one of the easiest Greek islands to reach.
- Tip
- Cyprus is divided between Turkish north and Greek-Cypriot south; you can cross the UN Green Line to experience both cultures and cuisines.
- Tip
- Gozo has megalithic temples dating to around 3600 BC, believed to be among the world's oldest freestanding structures.
Video on this route
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