These are the top 10 best islands in Africa for 2016

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qassimi - Mauritius is ranked 7th best island in the world, and 1st best island in Africa.

The list came within the awards for the best islands in the world for the year 2016 , which were announced by the famous Trip Advisor website, which specializes in global travel, according to the choices of travelers using the site.

1. Mauritius , arguably the richest tourist destination in Africa and a true tropical paradise.

2 . Zanzibar Island, or rather the Zanzibar Archipelago, is located in the Indian Ocean, 15 miles off the coast of Tanzania .

3. Nosy Be, which means "big island", is located in the northernmost province of Antsiranana on the island of Madagascar.

4. Praslin Island, one of the most popular destinations in the Seychelles .

5. Boa Vista, Cape Verde

6 . Ilia do Sal, or "Sale" Island in Cape Verde, is a delight of white sandy beaches.

7. Mahe Island, the largest and most important island in the Seychelles, and the capital, Victoria, is located in it.

8. La Digue Island, also located in the Seychelles, is reached by sailing in a painting.

9. Santo Antao, located in Cape Verde, is the largest of its islands.

10. Rodrigues Island, located in Mauritius, offers an exciting scene between volcanic mountains and coral reefs.