Own a piece of tropical paradise can be purchased 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 to choose the object to taste.
In today's selection, we have collected the Top 5 islands that you can buy. These are the most interesting offers, 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 by mango and pine thickets. Previously, the island belonged to a close friend of Winston Churchill, Sir Harold Mitchell. It is believed that Churchill loved to rest on Nanana. There are five cozy beaches, several luxurious mansions with swimming pools and even a berth for large vessels.
The area of the island is more than 240 hectares. The land in the center of Nananu is almost untouched by construction and is of particular interest to buyers who want to arrange everything to their own liking.
4. Eileen Rich, Scotland (price - 167 million rubles)
Locals call this piece of land King's Island. The origin of the name is not known exactly. On the one hand, there are ruins of residences of ancient rulers - Scottish kings. On the other hand, the Danish king Olaf spent the rest of his days on the island. But there is also a version. According to which Eileen Rich began to be called King's Island - for some time the land belonged to the mentor of the last Chinese emperor, Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston.
Today on the island there are 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)
Locals call this rather large island Turtle. Indeed, with its outlines, Dumunpalit resembles a turtle floating on water. The island is surrounded by coral reefs, which will undoubtedly please diving enthusiasts. Several beaches with magnificent white sand attract you to relax. In addition, reefs protect the coast from severe storms.
Of the buildings on the island there is only a small house with 2 bedrooms and a gatehouse. But 75 acres of untouched land represent room 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 here an amazing variety of underwater flora and fauna. There are practically no buildings on the island and nothing violates the pristine beauty of nature.
Almost all along the perimeter of the island is surrounded by a strip of white sandy beaches. Manila, the capital of the Philippines, can be reached by plane in about an hour.
1. Double, Canada, Ontario (price - 95 million rubles)
It is not necessary to acquire your own island in the tropics. The harsh climate of North America will certainly attract the attention of romantics and admirers of strict beauty. Moreover, such an acquisition is cheaper than the southern islands. Double Island 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: one is modern, and the second is built in the 1920s, as well as 2 marinas. Ontario from Double can be reached in about 2 hours.