Islands For Sale Around The World

Ever fancied owning your own island? A permanent paradise where you can sun yourself whenever the moment grabs you, explore to your heart’s content and actually eat the fruits of your labour (coconuts and mangoes, anyone?), without any crowds or interruptions. Believe it or not, there are plenty of islands up for sale all around the world, some that won’t even break the bank (if you’ve got a spare million). Here are some of the isles you could have all to yourself.

Little Lesbos, €800,000EUR/$1,145,000AUD

Just off of the Greek island of Lesbos is its smaller, younger sister, Little Lesbos. Nestled in the Aegean Sea, this 16-acre island is just 10 minutes from the capital city of Mytilini, and 200 metres from a village called Pamfila. Living on this island, you would be surrounded by clear and tranquil waters and rich plant life, but there’s no building permit currently available, although one can be applied for.

Isla Centinela, €3,500,000EUR/$5,000,000AUD

If you’ve ever thought about buying your own Spanish villa, go one further and become the king or queen of your very own castle. Situated in the Valle Iruelas Nature Reserve west of Madrid, Isla Centinela is almost 25,000 acres that for six months of the year is surrounded by water. Sitting atop the island is a 1920s Spanish castle with terraces, a banquet hall and a forest with captivating wildlife.

Kiiski-Saari Island Group, €341,000EUR/$488,000AUD

Not one, but three private islands near Helsinki, Finland are up for grabs. Sitting in Lake Saimaa and totalling close to five acres, their location is perfect for activities including sailing, angling and windsurfing. The islands can be reached by boat, seaplane and even car when the lake freezes over in winter. If not bought all together, the biggest can be bought separately, and the smaller two together.

Bird Cay, $8,900,000USD/$10,200,000AUD

Because everyone fantasises about relaxing in the Bahamas, Bird Cay is a 250-acre dream. Absolute beauty, tranquillity and excellence, this tropical island is just a 30-minute flight from Nassau at the south end of the Berry Islands chain. Chub Cay provides a social life with restaurants and a marina, and you could also be within easy reach of fishing, sailing and scuba diving.

Redondo Island, $3,285,000USD/$3,766,000AUD

If you were inspired by the 2014 World Cup, you can have your own taste of Brazil with Redondo Island, south of Rio de Janeiro. An area of 16.8 acres, the island is dense with lush vegetation and features a main house with six bedrooms, a guest house, pool, BBQ area and pier with dock and heli-pad.

All of these islands and more are available to buy from www.vladi-private-islands.de, because window shopping never hurt anyone…

By Charlotte Mellor