The best island in the UK is named and is a luxurious place with two impressive UNESCO sites. Over 6,000 islands dotted around the British Isles. This includes popular spots for tourists and visiting tourists all over the UK. Some of them are famous for their natural beauty, others are famous for their fascinating history, others are known for their distinct culture and identity.
A recent study by The Telegraph examined a variety of factors to come up with the decisive ranking of the UK's best islands, and took the top spot for several reasons. The publication explored categories such as weather, best peaks, Michelin starred restaurants, number of UNESCO sites and historically listed properties, and luxury hotels. Considering a variety of factors, the best island in the UK title was given to Anglesey in Wales.
Connected to the mainland over the bridge, Anglesey is located on the northwest corner of Wales and is renowned for its natural beauty. In this study, it ranks second on top of the Isle of Wight and Jersey in third.
He scored very high in the nature and culture categories, but relatively high in terms of luxury. One of Anglesey's epic UNESCO sites is Geomon Global Geopark, which covers the entire island.
This title was awarded to the entire island for its unique geography and geology. It has the extensive glaciation of the Pleistocene during the Quaternary Period and the outstanding features of Anglesey, including attractive rock formations such as the Southern Stack.
Not only is Anglesey famous for its geological composition, it is also known for its rich heritage and history. Another UNESCO site on the island is the Northwest Wales slate landscape, named UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.
The location brings the region's rich mining and industrial history to life, bringing visitors back to the Industrial Revolution when the agricultural landscape of the region completely changed when slate production began.
There are many quarries you can visit here, including Penrin Quarry, once the largest quarry in the world. There is also the Dinorwig Quarry, and when you see it, it really shows who mining and quarrying have forever shaped this landscape.
Apart from these two UNESCO sites, Anglesey has a lot to do with it. South Stack Lighthouse is the island's top rated attraction on TripAdvisor, and has been described by visitors as “exceptional” and “must see.” Other popular attractions on the island include Beaumaris Castle, the last of the royal base created by King Edward I of Wales.
As you can imagine, Anglesey has a great beach. Most notably, Llanddwyn Beach is a sturdy sandy beach that leads to the scenic bay, an ideal place to relax on sunny days in Wales.
It is also known as a family-friendly beach with golden sand and clear water, and is filled with natural beauty and natural beauty. Other stunning beaches in Anglesey include Traeth Lligwy, Traeth Crigyll and Trearddur Bay Beach.
Nature lovers also have Newborough National Nature Reserve and Forest, South Stack Cliff RSPB Reserve and Penmon Point.
