‘Paradise’ island in Europe has fairytale towns and bright blue lagoon – and feels like going back in time

AN island has been described as paradise – with blue lagoons, sandy beaches and towns like something from a fairytale.

Gotland is off the coast of Stockholm, between Sweden and Latvia.

AlamySweden’s Gotland has been called a paradise island[/caption] AlamyVisby has been called a fairytale town[/caption] AlamyThe summer months are perfect to visit the island’s Blue Lagoon[/caption]

It’s not one to visit in winter – many stores close and temperatures drop as low as 2C.