The answer may surprise you: there is actually one Caribbean island that doesn't have any mosquitoes—the British Virgin Islands (BVI).
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If you're planning a Caribbean vacation, you may be wondering which islands have no mosquitoes. The answer may surprise you: there is actually one Caribbean island that doesn't have any mosquitoes—the British Virgin Islands (BVI). The BVI is an archipelago of over 50 islands located in the Caribbean Sea.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii—For another hot place without many mosquitoes, try Hawaii! The islands have acidic land and little standing water, conditions that make it hard for mosquitoes to thrive. Areas with strong ocean breezes and/or higher elevations, like Kona, also have a lower chance of bug bites.
The islands in the Cyclades and Dodecanese groups are most quite dry, in fact even arid. Islands like Santorini do not have a natural water source – no river, lake, or dam, so mosquitoes are quite uncommon.
Visiting popular Caribbean destinations has always meant possible exposure to a number of mosquito-borne diseases. When visiting these destinations, it's imperative to prevent mosquito bites.
Mosquitoes are resident nuisances on the island of Barbados. Of particular threat to the island is the Aedes aegypti mosquito which is a carrier of dengue and yellow fever.
Mosquitoes Enjoy Hanging Out at the BeachPlus, you get that breeze off the ocean, which some people believe keeps mosquito activity at bay. It does not. You can get mosquito bites at the beach, too. That's because mosquitoes tend to gather wherever there's water.
Caribbean Blue® Naturals Insect Repellent is a natural, spray-on insect repellent, formulated with pure essential oils. This product is popular with tourists and local islanders, as it offers a natural and safe alternative for people wishing to avoid chemical and DEET-based repellents.