7 Islands tourists promise to avoid; find out why

Who could have thought that some islands around the world have attained such reputations that tourists prefer not to visit. Islands are meant to be serene getaways, but some are infamous for their danger and mystery. Over the time, these islands have been shunned due to perilous wildlife, eerie legends, or strict restrictions. So, what’s stopping you; read on to find out more.

The reclusive Sentinelese tribe call this island their home, who are known for their fierce hostility to outsiders. These indigenous people have resisted all contact with the modern world and any attempt to approach the island has ended in violence. Their determined isolation makes this island one of the most dangerous places to visit.

Also called ‘Battleship Island,’ Hashima was once a bustling coal mining community in Japan. Today, this place features just ruins, decaying infrastructure, abandoned buildings, which offer a glimpse of its haunting industrial past. The atmosphere here is so eerie, combined with safety concerns that most prefer not to visit this place, or explore its desolate streets.

Isla de la Juventud has picturesque beaches and tropical beauty to boast of, yet it's cloaked in mystery. Tales of pirates, buried treasure, and ghostly apparitions have surrounded the island for centuries. These legends, combined with its remote location, keep many travellers from venturing too far inland.

Gruinard earned its chilling nickname, Anthrax Island, after it was used for biological warfare experiments during World War II. The soil was heavily contaminated with anthrax spores, making it hazardous for decades. Although it has been declared safe in recent years, the island’s grim past keeps visitors at bay.

One of the world’s most isolated inhabited islands, Tristan da Cunha is a tiny British territory far from any mainland. Its remoteness, combined with frequent storms and treacherous waters, makes it nearly inaccessible. Only a handful of people have managed to visit this mysterious island.

Located in the Venetian Lagoon, Poveglia Island has a dark history as a plague quarantine site and later, a mental asylum. Many believe it to be haunted by the spirits of those who died there. With a reputation as one of Italy’s most haunted places, it remains off-limits to the public.

Better known as ‘Snake Island,’ Ilha da Queimada Grande is infamously home to thousands of golden lancehead vipers—one of the most venomous snakes in the world. The danger posed by these deadly reptiles has led Brazilian authorities to restrict access, keeping both tourists and locals away.