Jersey among top 10 best islands in Europe

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Jersey has been named in a list of the top 10 best European islands for travellers.

The Channel Island was rated sixth in the list compiled from tourists' reviews by TripAdvisor, beating the likes of Majorca, Capri, Tenerife and Corsica.

Topping the list was Santorini in Greece.

The islands were rated on their hotels, restaurants and tourist attractions.

In a separate list of islands just in the UK, Jersey came top, with the Isle of Wight second, St Mary's on the Isle of Scilly third and the Isle of Arran in Scotland fourth.

TripAdvisor said: "Jersey is the largest and southernmost of the Channel Islands, and boasts spectacular scenery, stunning beaches, and an enviable record for sunshine."

The top 10 islands in Europe

1) Santorini, Greece

2) Madeira, Portugal

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3) Crete, Greece

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4) Zakynthos, Greece

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5) Fuerteventura, Canary Islands

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6) Jersey, Channel Islands

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7) Majorca, Balearic Islands

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8) Island of Capri, Province of Naples

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9) Tenerife, Canary Islands

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10) Corsica, France

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