The 15 Most Beautiful Italian Islands

"A low-key, pastel-hued island that feels like a well-kept secret outside of July and August, when crowds swell; visitors come for cute, dispersed beaches, pastel-colored towns, and historic sights such as the medieval Abbey of San Michele Arcangelo and the Piazza dei Martiri, the scene of infamous 18th-century hangings and unrest. Accommodation tends toward boutique hotels and alberghi, nightlife is more an evening-stroll-with-a-gelato than a late-club scene, and the overall vibe rewards travelers seeking calm authenticity." - Elizabeth Heath Elizabeth Heath Elizabeth Heath is a writer and editor living on a hill in Umbria, from where she writes about travel in Italy, the rest of Europe, and farther afield. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines