Yes, you read that right – you can actually rent an island in Spain. Of course, for island rentals, the price isn’t exactly within the reach of ordinary mortals: it costs 20,000 euro per night to rent this Spanish island. We're talking about Illa de Tagomago, or Tagomago Island, 900 metres from neighbouring Ibiza in the Balearic Islands, and for a mere 140,000 euro, you could rent the island for a week.
The island can be accessed by boat or helicopter, and on the whole piece of land there's just one luxury villa, which has five double bedrooms, a spa, a swimming pool and magnificent views of the Mediterranean Sea, among other small luxuries. The fantastic location and luxury house make this the perfect opportunity to rent the island for a wedding from the owner, Matthias Kühn.
If you decide to rent this exclusive island, you'll be in good company, as Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Justin Bieber are just 3 of the high-profile celebrities who have hired this private island for a super-luxe getaway.
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