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Discover the most attractive peninsulas on the planet
Check out these landmarks that are nearly islands, but not quite!
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A peninsula is a landform bounded on three sides by water, but is connected to the mainland on one side. Peninsulas very often feature unique geological and cultural characteristics. They can be small, sometimes only large enough to accommodate a lighthouse. But they can also be very large, like the peninsula of Baja California is a good example.
Browse the gallery and marvel at these landmarks that are nearly islands, but not quite!
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