(VNF) - Con Dao islands in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been listed among the best secret islands on earth, according to a recent article by Travel Leisure magazine.

A 45-minute flight from Ho Chi Minh City brings you to Con Son, the largest (and only inhabited) member of the 16-island chain. (Photo: Instagram@axelparr)

The U.S.-based magazine praised the archipelago, which is 110 miles off Vietnam’s southeastern coast, for its sheer granite cliffs border deserted beaches and crystal-blue water, and best seafood dishes.

It recommended tourists to the destination visit most remote spots in the area like the spectacular Dam Tre Bay lagoon or a 19^th-century, French-era lighthouse on Bay Canh Island’s eastern tip.

Some other islands mentioned on the article included Gili Trawangan in Indonesia, Pico in Portugal, Scrub Island in British Virgin Islands, Skopelos in Greece, Flatey in Iceland and Sandön in Sweden./.

Here, sheer granite cliffs border deserted beaches and crystal-blue water—imagine a tropical Amalfi Coast without the crowds. (Photo: [email protected])

French-era lighthouse on Bay Canh Island’s eastern tip. (Photo: Tam Ngu)

The Six Senses Con Dao has brought a welcome dose of luxury to the island. (Photo: Instagram@sixsensescondao)

Tip: Take a boat trip to Bay Canh Island to view endangered hawksbill turtles during nesting season (May through September), arranged by the hotel. —Jennifer Chen. (Photo: Instagram@ kimhanhj)

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