AN island in the UK is often dubbed the Hawaii of the North.
The Isle of Tiree is part of the Inner Hebrides in , and is the most westerly island.
The Isle of Tiree has been called the Hawaii of the North
Wind-surfing is popular as well on the island
Its comparison to comes from its beautiful beaches, many of which are white sand.
Not only that but it is popular with surfers, hosting an annual wind-surf competition.
Every October, Tiree Wave Classic welcomes windsurfing to compete, celebrating its 40th birthday last year and is the UK’s longest competition of its kind.
Even when it is not being compared to , it is also called the UK’s Sunshine Island.
It has some of the highest levels of sunshine in the country, as well as the warmest waters.
It’s not the largest island, so don’t expect it to be the size of Hawaii.
The island is just 12 miles long, with around 650 locals.
There are several beaches on the island including Balevullin Beach, as well as Gott Bay.
Of course, outside of the beach are lots of hiking and walking trails, as well as a museum.
One tourist wrote: “This place is spectacular. Crystal clear, sapphire waters surround pure white, unspoiled sand beaches.”
Another agreed: “This island is the most unspoilt, rural and stunning Place I have ever had the joy to visit.
“The islanders are extremely welcoming and I would go back in a heartbeat.”
A third commented: “It was my idea of heaven. The island is flat there is no hill walking.
“There are however lots and lots of sandy beaches with blue waters.
To get to the Isle of Tiree, you’ll need to hop on a ferry from Oban which takes around four hours.
Oban’s nearest airport is International.
And for hotel options, there is the three star Tiree Scaranish Beach Hotel, or the Tiree Lodge Hotel, along with other B&Bs.
Or try one of the campsites, such as the Sunset pods Tiree
What is it like to visit the Isle of Tiree?
Travel writer Rob Crossnan recently visited.
I HAD only been awake for an hour and I’d immersed myself in Scandinavia and the Caribbean, with a side helping of haggis.
Such is the joyful confusion of taking a holiday on Scotland’s sunshine island of Tiree.
But, thanks to the , Tiree — with its population of barely 600 — really does have more hours of sunshine than anywhere on the UK mainland per year, despite its chilly-looking position in the Inner .
It’s a gorgeous day and yet, as the turquoise waters kiss the shoreline, I’m the only person here barring one man grappling manfully with his surfboard, perhaps in training for the Tiree Wave Classic event which is held every October.
I don’t even have to scrunch up my eyes to pretend that I’m in one of the quieter, more chic islands, like Anguilla or Grand Turk, except there’s no sun loungers and nobody trying to get me to buy overpriced cocktails.
where you might even spot royalty.
And , according to Scottish Sun Travel Editor.
