You can get your own piece of tropical paradise with a couple of hundred million in your pocket. There are thousands of islands on the planet, and many of them are for sale. Specialized agencies help wealthy buyers choose an object to their liking.
In today's selection, we have compiled the Top 5 islands you can buy. These are the most interesting proposals, because the presented islands have a fairly large area, convenient location and, sometimes, even historical monuments.
5. Nananu-i-topt, Fiji (price - 311 million rubles)
The island is almost completely covered with mango and pine thickets. Previously, the island belonged to a close friend of Winston Churchill, Sir Harold Mitchell. It is believed that Churchill was very fond of vacationing on Nanana. There are five cozy beaches, several luxurious mansions with swimming pools and even a dock for large ships.
The area of the island is over 240 hectares. The land in the center of Nananu is practically untouched by construction and is of particular interest to buyers who want to arrange everything according to their own taste.
4. Eileen Rich, Scotland (price - 167 million rubles)
The locals call this piece of land the King's Island. The origin of the name is not known exactly. On the one hand, there are the ruins of the residences of the ancient rulers - the Scottish kings. On the other hand, the Danish king Olaf spent the rest of his days on the island. But there is another version. According to which Eileen Rih began to be called the Island of the King - for some time the land belonged to the mentor of the last Chinese emperor, Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston.
Today the island has two large houses with a number of outbuildings. There is a helicopter hangar and even an observatory. Lovers of antiquity will be attracted by the ruins of two Iron Age fortresses.
3. Dumunpalit, Philippines (price - 105 million rubles)
The locals call this rather large island Turtle. Indeed, with its outlines Dumunpalite resembles a turtle floating on water. The island is surrounded by coral reefs that will surely delight diving enthusiasts. Several beaches with magnificent white sand beckon to relax. In addition, reefs protect the coast from severe storms.
Of the buildings on the island, there is only a small 2 bedroom house and a gatehouse. On the other hand, 75 acres of pristine land provide space for creativity. You can get to the Philippines by plane in just 40 minutes.
2. Ariari, Philippines (price - 224 million rubles)
This island from the Palawan archipelago is surrounded by a magnificent coral reef. Divers will find an amazing variety of underwater flora and fauna here. There are practically no buildings on the island and nothing violates the pristine beauty of nature.
Almost along the entire perimeter, the island is surrounded by a strip of white sandy beaches. The capital of the Philippines, Manila, can be reached in about an hour by plane.
1. Double, Canada, Ontario (price - 95 million rubles)
It is not at all necessary to acquire your own island in the tropics. The harsh climate of North America will surely attract the attention of romantics and fans of austere beauty. And so such an acquisition is cheaper than the southern islands.The island of Double got its name because of its unusual shape, reminiscent of a dinosaur's head with an open mouth. The island is almost completely covered with thickets of cedars and pines.
Of the buildings, there are 2 houses here: one is modern, the second is from the 1920s, as well as 2 marinas. Ontario can be reached from Double in approximately 2 hours.