Flores Island

15 Remote Islands You Can Actually Visit

"At the westernmost point of Europe, this lush island is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves and takes its name from plentiful goldenrod flowers that cover its 54 square miles and craggy coast. Travelers can fly here from mainland Portugal with Azores Airlines." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines