Travel guideIsland hopping in the Atlantic oceanIsland hopping worldwide
Last updated on 08/01/2025 at 11:37 PM
The Atlantic ocean is home to a multitude of islands with diverse landscapes and fascinating histories. Among the most well-known are the Canary islands, located off the coast of Africa, offering pleasant year-round weather and spectacular volcanic scenery, like Mount Teide on Tenerife. Further north, the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago, captivate visitors with their lush valleys, crater lakes and rich marine biodiversity, drawing nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Closer to the American continent, the Caribbean is a collection of paradise islands bathed by the warm waters of the Atlantic ocean and the Caribbean sea. Among them, the Bahamas,
Barbados and
Puerto Rico are famous for their white sandy beaches, coral reefs and rich multicultural heritage. These islands also carry a complex colonial history, reflected in their architecture and traditions.
Finally, farther south, the Atlantic is home to more isolated lands like Tristan da Cunha island, the most remote in the world and the Fernando de Noronha archipelago off the coast of Brazil, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its exceptional marine wildlife. Not to forget Saint Helena island, famous for hosting Napoleon in exile. These often lesser-known islands offer wild, untouched landscapes, ideal for exploration and discovery.
The islands from Atlantic ocean

Bimini islands

Exumas islands

Grand Bahama island

Paradise island
Florida Keys islandsThe Florida Keys, a necklace of islands set in a turquoise jewel box

Key Largo island

Key West island

Dry Tortugas islands
The south Georgia islands and the south Sandwich islandsTerritoire d'outre-mer britannique

Cooper island
Scottish islandsThe Scottish islands include several archipelagos, such as the Hebrides, Orkney, and Shetland islands, located off the northern coast of Scotland.
Inner Hebrides islandsLes Hébrides intérieures regroupent les îles au large de la côte atlantique ouest de l'Écosse

Kerrera island

Mull island
Mull island is one of the four largest islands in the Inner Hebrides

Skye island
Skye island is one of the four largest islands in the Inner Hebrides

Staffa island
CanariasLes îles Canaries avec d'Est en Ouest

Lanzarote island

Fuerteventura island

Gran Canaria island

Tenerife island

La Gomera island

Noirmoutier island
Côte Vendéenne
Ponant islandsThe Ponant islands consist of a group of 15 islands located along the coasts of the Atlantic ocean and the English Channel

Aix island
Charente coast

Arz island
Brittany Coast – Gulf of Morbihan
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