A Guide To The Isles Of Scilly
Just 28 miles of the south coast of Cornwall, this archipelago of tropical-looking islands feel more like they belong in the Caribbean or Mediterranean than they do in British shores. Emma Henderson gives the lowdown on where to stay, eat, what to do and the best beaches on each of the five inhabited islands.
March 1, 2025
GuidesWith soft silvery coloured sand beaches, tropical blue clear waters with yachts bobbing along and palm-filled islands, the Isles of Scilly are often confused with the Caribbean, or at the very least the Mediterranean.
But in reality, getting a dose of this idyllic-looking island life isn't as far away from the UK as you think. Well, you don't even have to leave the county, you just need to travel
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