Best Island City
Motya was a Phoenician settlement on San Pantaleo, a small island in the Stagnone lagoon off the western coast of Sicily. Its position connected it to maritime routes across the central Mediterranean, and the settlement developed defensive walls, a harbor, workshops, sanctuaries, and residential are...
Why this score?
Outstanding Phoenician island city with fortifications, sanctuary, tophet, mosaics, and celebrated Charioteer sculpture; access and partial excavation limit broader recognition.
Scoring methodology
The Con Dao Islands comprise an archipelago off the coast of Vietnam within Ba Ria-Vung Tau province. Historically, they served as a French penal colony and subsequent military base. Today, the islands offer opportunities for diving amongst diverse marine life and represent a site of considerable hi...
Naha is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, situated on the southwestern coast of Okinawa Island. It functions as the region's primary political, economic, and cultural hub. The city experiences a humid subtropical climate and houses historically significant sites, including the ruins o...
Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam provides a tropical getaway offering secluded beachfront resorts and villas. The island’s notable features include its diverse marine life attracting anglers and its developing tourism sector appealing to families seeking relaxation and water activities. It is particularly...
Cat Ba Island, part of Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO World Heritage site within Vietnam, is the largest island in the system and features limestone karsts, dense rainforest, and numerous beaches attracting both domestic and international tourists.
