7 of the Smallest Islands in the World-Including One Made of Shells

"But why should you go to just any island when you can visit one of the smallest in the world? All across the globe, there are teeny, tiny specks of land offering seclusion. From lush isles barely big enough for you and a palm tree to rocky outposts teetering on the edge of the world, here are seven of the smallest islands you can visit right now."

"Bishop Rock, often noted as the world's smallest island with a building, can be found off the southwestern coast of the U.K. It's roughly 150 feet long and about 50 feet wide, with a massive lighthouse taking up much of that space. You can visit the lighthouse and the surrounding waters that are part of the Isles of Scilly archipelago via a boat tour that also allows you to spot seabirds, dolphins, and seals."

Seven of the world's smallest visitable islands offer secluded and varied experiences across different regions. Bishop Rock in the U.K. measures roughly 150 by 50 feet and is dominated by a massive lighthouse accessible by boat tours that include seabird, dolphin, and seal spotting. Fadiouth in Senegal is built almost entirely of seashells, connects to the mainland by a wooden footbridge, contains two villages totaling about 5,000 residents, features shell-covered houses, traditional boat rides, and an 800-year-old baobab tree, and charges a small entry fee. Søndre Sandøy in Norway spans about two square miles, offers coastal trails, hidden beaches, wooden cabins, and shoreline picnics.

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