Panama consists of 183 Panama islands out of which 39 are sizable. Panama islands are situated in the core southern region of Central America. Panama islands are ornamented with most beautiful and stunning beaches. Coral ridge, crystal-clear waters, coconut palms and rainforest fascinates for sails, fishing, and diving. The recent poll conducted via television program, participated by twelve countries, selected The Pearl Islands & Bocas del Toro amongst the much sought after Panama islands. Panama islands are also known as Paradise.
The Paradise is preponderant of islands: Here is a list of few popular Panama islands: Pearl island, Contadora, San blas, Bocas del toro, Taboga, Isla Basitmentos, Nalunega, Carti-sugtupu, Ailigandi, and Wichubwala island.
Popular Panama Islands:
Pearl Islands: Pearl Islands are replete with groups of many small and uninhabited islands. They are situated about 30 miles away from pacific coast of Panama. From Panama city, a plane ride of about 15 minutes or a ferry ride of 2 hour, lands the visitor into the land of pearls and pirates. There are more than 90 islands and 130 isles. Many of the Pearl islands are uninhabited. The greenish blue colored waters of this panama islands are laden with oysters and pearls. The nonchalant waters make great for fishing and sailing.
Contadora Island: This is the largest island among the Panama islands. It is 1.2 sq .km. long. It is known as the counting house of the pearls. It is bedecked with 13 beautiful beaches from the 3 sides. The 5 coral fields of this Panama island are profound with marine life such as reef sharks, rays, tropical fish, and turtles.
Also, the island is famous for the beautiful resorts. The wealthy Panamanians owe many beautiful homes in this Panama island. Once, Shah of Iran owned a beautiful palatial home nearby. Large hotels and cabins are easily available. It is magnificent idea to hire four wheelers to explore treasures of Cantadora island. Boats or jet skies are arranged to visit Pacheca island, a near by Panama island, which is famous for bird watching and birds roost.
Bocas del Toro: It is known as Caribbean paradise, which is situated in the north-west side of Panama and skirts along the borders of Costa Rica. It consists of six spectacular large islands and many small islands that fascinate ecotourism. The silvery sand is composed of emerald waters against dramatic highs of the Cordillera valleys. Isla Colon is most developed island with numerous hotels. Isla Colon is the only island, where large portions of the area consists no roads. Most of the traveling is done via water. Water taxi or boat is used for shopping around.
Daily flight services are available from David and Panama city. The best seasons to visit Isla colon are from February to April and in September or October.