Across the globe, there are countless islands that captivate the imagination with their beauty, mystery, or sheer inaccessibility.
While many are open to adventurers and tourists, some remain strictly off-limits, shrouded in secrecy or protected for compelling reasons.
These prohibited islands are forbidden due to factors like ecological preservation, cultural isolation, or outright danger.
Here are five such islands from around the world that you cannot visit, each with its own unique story.
