Travel review website has asked the travellers themselves to compile a list of Europe’s best-loved islands. This is the top TripAdvisor 2016 Travellers’ Choice. Why not combine one of the top European islands with a walking or cycling holiday?

1. Mallorca, Balearics

A walking paradise and also an increasingly popular destination for cyclists, Mallorca is the perfect place to seek sunshine from April through to October. Avoid the school holidays if you want a more peaceful experience and cheaper travel and accommodation. If you are looking for lots to do, hot sunshine, plenty of beaches and many family-friendly attractions go in the summer school break. Macs Adventure offers a collection of cycling and walking holidays in Mallorca.

2. Madeira

Madeira is a Portuguese island in the Atlantic, west of the Mediterranean, and boasts breath-taking landscapes, wonderful gardens, flowers and a delightful tropical climate. For all this and more check out Madeira walking: The Flower Island.

3. Crete, Greece

Crete is the largest of the Greek islands and is a paradise for tourists seeking sunshine, beaches and culture. Whether you are looking for nightlife, busy towns or a get-away-from-it-all chill out you’ll find it on Crete. Crete Coast to Coast walking holiday reveals the less touristy side of the island.

5. Tenerife, Canary Islands

Like all the Canary Islands, Tenerife is popular for winter sun (when the UK is wet and chilly) and also for holidaymakers seeking long, hot sunny days in the summer months. The island is home to Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak, and to many beaches. You’ll enjoy seeing a quieter and more scenic side of the island on a Walking In Tenerife holiday.

4. Gran Canaria

Sometimes called a continent in miniature because of the contrasting landscapes, the Canary Island of Gran Canaria offers something for all kind of holidaymaker with a rugged coastline, plentiful sandy beaches, whitewashed villages, forests, tropical plantations and volcanic mountain ranges. Walking is the perfect way to explore some of the lesser-known areas of the island. See Gran Canaria: An Island of Contrasts

5. Jersey

The small island offers a beguiling mix of old-fashioned England and French savoir-faire. It’s a wonderful place to escape to and offers many options for walkers. How about island hopping across three Channel islands? You could add a touch of luxury to your trip with The Channel Islands in Style holiday. And for a trip that will see your photo albums busting with hundreds of pictures check out the beautiful Jersey Coastal Path