Rest in our time for many people is that they are waiting for a whole year, working tirelessly. Some people like to relax in their country house - cheap and cheerful. Many people like sightseeing holidays in European cities - also a great option. However, most people dream of going on vacation to a place where the warm sea caresses the skin, the hot sand burns the feet, and the cool breeze develops the hair. Introducing the ranking of the 14 best beaches in the world.
14 Brazil - Copacabana
The list of the most beautiful places for a beach holiday opens with the most famous beach of Rio de Janeiro, which stretches for 4 kilometers in the southern part of the incredibly eponymous name and is one of the attractions of the city. Brazilians call this beach “Princess of the Sea” and consider it the best place for tourists because of the abundance of hotels and entertainment for every taste. Copacabana is the most popular area in Rio. There are beautiful apartments and huge penthouses. This area is considered a convenient starting point for all excursions, and it is here that one of the most colorful New Year's festivities in the world takes place. Every year on the night of December 31 to January 1, more than 2 million tourists gather at Copacabana. In addition to beautiful beaches, Brazil boasts many, some of which are considered among the most amazing in the world.
13 Australia - Whiteheaven Beach
This huge 6 km long beach is covered with fine white sand and is the best beach in Australia. The sand is not the finest, its consistency resembles snow, and in water it turns into something resembling sour cream. It is hardly possible to find the best place for diving and snorkeling all over the world. Here all year round there is warm tropical weather - the average air temperature is 27.4C. Whitehaven Beach, like the island of Whitesunday, on which it is located, has the status of a national park in Australia, because this island does not have more than one hotel, but unusually more than a dozen. All tourists stop on neighboring islands, and then sail on boats to this fantastic beach.
12 Cuba - Varadero
This beach is part of the resort town of the same name and the most famous resort area in Cuba. The beaches here stretch for 20 kilometers and are protected by the largest coral reef in the Caribbean Sea. Varadero Beach was recognized by UNESCO in 1992 as one of the cleanest beaches in the world, and entry to this resort area is prohibited for local residents. During the day, tourists are waiting for sandy beaches of hotels, crystal water and sunbathing, and adventure seekers - yacht trips, deep-sea fishing and excursions to various exotic corners of Cuba. In the evening, nightclubs, discos and restaurants, which Varadero is so famous for, open. The resort is located just 134 kilometers from Havana. Life here is seething day and night.
11 Hawaii - Hanalei Bay Beach
This magnificent beach is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the world and if scenic views are what you are looking for, then Hanalei Bay Beach is a must-see. An almost perfect semi-circle reminiscent of a white sand bay surrounded by waterfalls and magnificent mountains stretching up to the clouds. This can be seen by clicking on the photo of this beautiful beach. It is located on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, which was voted the best island in Hawaii, and the beach was voted the best in the US in 2009. Kauai is an island with lush vegetation that covers it from the mountains to the ocean. There are over 80 kilometers of white sandy beaches. While this beach can be packed with tourists, especially in winter when surfing conditions are ideal, you won't find a more stunning view anywhere else in the world.
10 Philippines - White Beach
This four-kilometer beach of white and fine sand, where coconut palms grow, is located on the Philippine island of Boracay and is the center of the tourist life of this place. This is a great place for both a relaxing beach holiday and active recreation. Boracay is a small island, but nevertheless, it is still included in the ranking of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It is 8 km long and 2 km wide. The east coast is separated from the west by no more than half an hour on foot. White sand beaches stretch all along the coastline. The island has a variety of accommodation options - from luxury hotels to inexpensive bungalows.
9 Indonesia - Lombok
The ninth place in our list is occupied by an island with a size of 80 km, located to the north of Bali. The shape of the island resembles the Indonesian lombok pepper, hence the name. The tourist infrastructure is most developed in the western part of the island of Senggiji. There, tourists can fully immerse themselves in a state of solitude and closeness to nature. Landscapes of Lombok with its jungles and thickets, coral islands and long clean beaches will impress even the worldly-wise tourist. This island has recently been actively built up with new hotels, and the tourist infrastructure is developing. In the central part of Lombok, Mount Rijani, 3726 meters high, with a crater lake in the middle, is visible from everywhere. The locals worship Rijani, it is one of the 4 highest mountains in Indonesia.
8 Goa - Palolem
This beach is a great place for independent travelers, surfers and kiters. Diving is very popular here and there is a special diving center, boat trips, swimming with dolphins and fishing. Among the many attractions, beautiful beaches attract people the most. Palolem beach has the shape of a crescent, and it is quite long, 2-3 kilometers, but it is one of the most favorite vacation spots for tourists. In search of freedom, in Goa everyone finds what they were looking for. Thanks to the local nature and very calm gentle sea, this place is the most popular for a beach holiday in India. Life here is in full swing, especially during the season, all hotels are filled to capacity, and there is almost no crowd on the promenade along the beach. Like on many other Goa beaches, at night fun is seething near the sea, music plays, and people dance until the morning to reggae, rock and live music, enjoying nature. Local nightlife is famous for the so-called quiet noisy parties, when people on the beach dance with headphones playing music. Many tourists consider India the best country for a beach and at the same time a club holiday.
7 Canaries - La Gomera
This almost round island, with an area of 372 square kilometers and a population of 20,000 people, is located not far from bustling Tenerife. La Gomera is different from most of the Canary Islands. It seems to be created for the perfect relaxing holiday. Tourists come here only to relax on the ocean coast with black volcanic sand, far from any civilization. Those who come here usually surf and live on the shore for several days. The highlands of the island have become a giant greenhouse that has given shelter to almost 400 species of plants that disappeared in Europe and Africa millions of years ago. Among them there are some that you will not find anywhere else in the world.
6 Bora Bora - Matira
Matira Beach, located on the south side of Bora Bora, is the best and most popular beach on the island. Its white sand stretches from the Bora Bora hotel to Matria Point. Here, topless sunbathers enjoy the tranquility and serenity of the beach. This place is well cooled by the trade winds. At low tide, you can get from the end of Matira Point to the barrier reef. It is this shallow water that prevents yachts from sailing around the island or inside the reef. The shallow lagoon of Bora Bora is great for snorkeling. Another activity that you can enjoy in Bora Bora is kayaks or canoes, which you can swim near the shore. Here you will discover a coral garden filled with tropical plants.
5 Fiji - Wakaya
The Fiji Islands group comprises over 300 islands in the South Pacific. Only one third of the islands are inhabited, the other islands are corners of untouched nature. Vakaya is one of the most beautiful places in Fiji, combining new standards of hospitality with an unparalleled vacation by the Pacific Ocean. This is a private island of the Lomaiviti archipelago, with an area of 8 square kilometers, located to the west of the main island of the Fiji archipelago - the island of Viti Levu. Picturesque landscapes with rocky cliffs and lush tropical forests, rich flora, beautiful sandy beaches of Wakaya Island, excellent conditions for attract tourists from all over the world.
4 Mauritius - Paradis
The coast of Mauritius is famous for its coral sand and luxury hotels. From all sides, the island is protected by coral reefs, so that near the beach the water is always clear and calm, which creates ideal conditions for diving and yachting. Morne Beach is located just behind the Paradise Hotel and is considered by many to be the most beautiful beach in Mauritius. Delightful nature, not yet touched by the ubiquitous hotel business: luxurious vegetation, a transparent lagoon and a grandiose spectacle of rocky cliffs in the sea at sunrise and sunset.
3 Maldives - Cocoa Island
This small private island is made for lovers of solitude and walks on the sand. Small houses are taken out into the ocean, and you literally sleep on the waves. When you wake up, you can, after walking 3 meters, find yourself in crystal clear water, through which you can see the cleanest ocean floor. On the island you can do yoga, take advantage of spa treatments, diving, boat trips. In general, this small island with its amazing beaches is the dream of any person who wants to have a quality and relaxing holiday.
2 Seychelles – Anse Source D`Argent
Perhaps this is the most famous beach of the Seychelles - several times recognized as the best beach in the world and is considered the most photographed beach in the world and one of the on earth. Almost all Seychelles postcards and desktop wallpapers are photographed here. The beach is located on the territory of the L’Union Estate park, the entrance fee is 100 rupees (260 rubles), every third visit is free. In principle, you can climb over the fence or walk on the water early in the morning. The beach consists of a series of small bays stretching for a kilometer. The uniqueness of the beach lies in the large number of large and small granite boulders that strewn the shore, some of them are in the water. In some places you can find "installations" of these boulders, incredibly piled on top of each other.
1 Bahamas – Pink Sands
So we come to the first place where the most beautiful beach in the world is located - Pink Sands on the Bahama Harbor Island. The beach owes its name to the fabulously pinkish sand, which, against the backdrop of the azure sea and sky, makes an amazing impression on vacationers. In addition, diving enthusiasts will get real pleasure here. If you like to swim, the water is warm and calm almost all year round because the beach is protected by coral reefs. You can enjoy the sand, the sea and the natural environment of the entire island. Tourists really feel very calm and comfortable on Pink Sands. If you are planning a vacation in the Bahamas, then you should already think about it, because the best time to relax is from September to May. This paradise has long been chosen for their country houses by Hollywood stars - Robin Williams, Susan Sarendon, Keith Richards and others.
We present a selection of the best and most beautiful places on the planet, which everyone will certainly want to visit. Secluded, luxurious with white sand, wild places - look and enjoy photos of amazing places with unforgettable nature and incredible beauty.
The best beaches in the photo
Fraser Island (Australia)
This is a unique monument of nature, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List 27 years ago. The island is one of the largest stretches of sand in the world, measuring 120 km long by 23 km wide. Sand dunes on the island reach a height of up to 240 m. Scientists believe that this unique ecosystem in the photo is more than 4 hundred years old.
With over 100 km of wild, beautiful, serene white-sand beach relaxation, Fraser Island is breathtaking in its beauty.
Grace Bay Beach (Providenciales Island, Turks and Caicos Islands)
Not far from Cuba and the Dominican Republic is the island of Providenciales. It is part of the British overseas islands in the Atlantic Ocean - Turks and Caicos. For many years, these beautiful sandy beaches (pictured) have been recognized as the best in the world. There is a very developed infrastructure in the form of luxury hotels, while a person feels himself far from civilization. This beach is most loved by divers who can enjoy the view of the 20 km barrier reef and the 2 km underwater wall.
Rendezvous Bay, Anguilla (Caribbean)
In the eastern part of the Caribbean Sea, the island of Anguilla is located, which belongs to the UK, but is a self-governing territory. There are about three dozen beautiful beaches with white sand. The size of the coral island is small, but it is a truly heavenly place with crystal clear blue water and pristine nature, which has not been touched by a human hand.
In the photo, the most beautiful beach in Anguilla - Rendezvous Bay
matira beach, Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Matira Beach is considered the most beautiful and best beach in Bora Bora. Here is not only amazingly beautiful nature, but also a great place for hunting. Hotels offer their tourists entertainment such as feeding sharks, searching for artifacts from the Second World War and black pearls.
On the photo is an amazing corner of French Polynesia - Matira beach
Lopez Mendez, Ilha Grande (Brazil)
In South America, there is one of the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in the world - Lopez Mendes. Here you can enjoy the white sand and soak in the crystal clear turquoise water. The island is located far from civilization. There are no highways, and the silence is guarded by thickets of the jungle. You can get to the island only by boat, just a few hours from the noisy Rio de Janeiro and you find yourself in a paradise where you don’t want to leave.
The photo shows a real tropical paradise and one of the best beaches in the world
Varadero beach (Cuba)
One of the most beautiful beaches in the world is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here every year you can meet more and more tourists from all over the world. Admirers of beauty are attracted by the unforgettable underwater world and all kinds of conditions for diving, archaeological sites, developed tourist infrastructure and luxurious beaches.
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Anse Lazio beach, Praslin (Seychelles)
The photo shows the best beach in the Seychelles and one of the most beautiful corners of our planet. Crystal clear turquoise water, a cozy bay far from civilization, snow-white sand, palm trees that lean over the water and cute crabs on the shore - the rest will be truly unforgettable.
Anse Lazio in the photo - the pearl of the Seychelles
Navagio, Zakynthos (Greece)
The photo shows one of the most beautiful and miniature beaches of our planet, which is located on the picturesque Greek island of Zakynthos and still keeps part of the history - the remains of a shipwreck. You can get to paradise only by water from a neighboring island.
Photo: bird's eye view of Navagio
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Pink Sand Beach, Harbor (Bahamas)
Pink Sand Beach, which stretches for 5 km along the coast of Harbor Island and harmoniously combines with unforgettable views of the Bahamas, is considered to be the pearl of the Bahamas. Sand shade of berry dessert is the key to a romantic and luxurious holiday. This chic coast is often used for professional photo shoots by glossy magazines, and experts classify it as one of the most beautiful on the entire planet.
Palm trees surrounding the shore keep the beach at a comfortable temperature, which is conducive to walks at any time.
Here, nature has created ideal conditions for diving enthusiasts - the purity of the water provides visibility up to 60 m, which allows divers to discover new facets of the archipelago.
Local authorities pay special attention to the economic development of the resort, so the shops and souvenir shops located here will pleasantly surprise tourists with low prices.
Sun Island, Maldives
This piece of land is located far from the noisy resort centers and has a special soulful atmosphere. This is a place where you can not only relax and enjoy the perfect nature of the Maldives, but also not get bored, finding something to your liking in the variety of leisure options offered. The resort offers many water trips, diving, surfing, snorkeling, fishing and much more.
A wide and shallow lagoon, clean sand and clear water are created by nature for a quality and safe vacation for guests.
In addition, staying here from July to February, tourists will be able to enjoy the neon glow of the water, which will become a living decoration for a photo shoot and one of the brightest impressions of a vacation.
All the shores of Sun Island are surrounded by greenery: in addition to the natural fauna, there are many parks, flower gardens, fruit and flower plantations. In particular, on the island you can see a variety of orchid species brought from different parts of the world.
Flamenco, Culebra Island (Puerto Rico)
The beach, which stretches along the coast of the island discovered by Columbus, is one of the most popular among tourists. This beach, due to its crowded nature, is not suitable for travelers who prefer solitude with nature, but it will surprise guests with snow-white sand and crystal clear water, which has at least four shades. You can observe the changing color scene throughout the day.
Amazing landscapes here are also created by foamy soufflé waves forming fluffy ridges, and the coast is reliably protected from strong surfs by a coral reef.
The beach has all the amenities necessary for tourists, while there is no commercial development, which allows you to relax away from civilization. Travelers can settle down for the night right under the stars on the territory of the camping area.
A feature of the beach are the tanks that have grown into the snow-white sand and frozen in time, which in the last century were used by the US Navy to train soldiers. Moreover, it was planned to build a military base on the territory of the picturesque island, but the islanders, who did not support this decision, forced the military to leave Culebra.
In the future, local residents decorated the iron cars with colored graffiti, thereby creating a unique landscape of a tropical beach.
Eagle Beach (Aruba Island)
Comfortable climate, bewitching nature, purity of water continue to attract tourists to the resort of the island of Aruba. All kinds of entertainment offered to guests will be of interest to both the youngest vacationers and their parents.
One of the features of the favorite vacation spot is fine sand, which does not heat up from the bright sun, but is comparable to powdered sugar to the touch.
The beach has a wide coastline, so it will kindly accommodate a large number of tourists.
Flamingos, freely walking along the coast, will especially delight travelers. After getting acquainted with pink birds, you can take a walk among the mangrove trees inland. In its different parts there are bridges and small lagoons - they do not swim in them, as fish come here to breed.
Seven Mile (Cayman Islands)
Seven Mile Beach is the longest beach on Grand Cayman. Its length is less than six miles, but this does not detract from its popularity among travelers.
The white sandy strip of Seven Mile, stretching into the distance of the Caribbean coast, has the shape of a crescent. Its area allows tourists to easily find a sparsely populated place and stay alone with the impeccable nature of the island. By the way, the beach is considered one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean.
Rest here cannot be called cheap. Tourists can choose from a variety of restaurants, pubs, as well as luxurious hotels, which are among the best in the world.
At the end of the beach is the so-called "city of stingrays", which is a small shallow with white sand at the bottom, where you can always meet stingrays. Tourists are given the opportunity to feed the fish, swim with them and take pictures. It is worth noting that the inhabitants of the sea "city" are practically tamed by people, therefore they do not pose a danger to guests.
Turtle Island, Fiji
This paradise with coral reefs, mangroves, banana palms, coconut groves, an abundance of bird and animal species belongs to businessman Richard Evanson. Under his leadership, an ecological hotel was built on the island, offering guests 14 bungalows on the coast. Its guests receive here a unique opportunity for complete harmony with nature.
The name of the island was given by its inhabitants - sea turtles, who have chosen the local waters. Tourists visiting this piece of land between April and November will be able to see the process of laying eggs by green turtles, as well as release the hatched offspring into the ocean.
Many tourists also visit the resort to see dugongs, marine mammals that bear resemblance to mythical mermaids and are capable of making sounds similar to human crying.
In addition, the resort is a favorite place for newlyweds who come here not only for marriage ceremonies, but also for honeymoon in places filled with romance.
White Beach, Boracay (Philippines)
White Beach is the heart of Boracay. It stretches for almost 4 km in length and owes its name to the sand, white as flour, which practically does not heat up in the sun. And tourists will be able to hide from the rays under the palm trees tilted by the winds that do not subside.
It is here that many hotels, entertainment venues and diving centers are concentrated, and life is in full swing without a break for sleep.
White Beach is popular for a wide range of active types of beach recreation. Local tourists can go to conquer the sea in boats with sails or a transparent bottom, ride water rides, and go snorkeling and kiting. The beach will also satisfy the adherents of relaxing types of recreation. By the way, many of these guests prefer long walks along the coastline, which do not get bored due to the breathtaking beauty of the resort.
White Beach is conditionally divided into three boat stations: the first and third have a more relaxed atmosphere, while the second is always crowded and noisy due to the concentration of a large number of entertainment venues, shops and souvenir shops.
Clearwater (Clearwater, Florida, USA)
This is a long sandy beach located 30 km west of Tampa. Its advantage is crystal clear water along the entire coast, an abundance of palm trees and greenery. Tourists are offered jet ski rides, as well as parasailing or stand-up surfing. The graceful promenade near the beach attracts cyclists and rollerbladers. You can also relax in atmospheric cafes and restaurants.
One of the main decorations of the beach is the pier, which is a massive structure made of concrete and wood, equipped with benches, a gazebo and chairs. Its observation deck offers a fantastic view of the ocean and the city. And with the onset of sunset, festivals of street musicians unfold at this place, visiting which tourists can simultaneously buy handmade souvenirs from local craftsmen.
There are many selections of "The Best Beaches in the World". The ranking ranks places based on criteria such as visual appeal, outdoor activities, beaches with the best party and nightlife, the most secluded beaches, etc.
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This ten will be about places that have no analogues. And since all the beaches that will be discussed are one and only, it makes no sense to assign any places to them, this is just a list.
Let's start with the beaches that are categorized "must-see" tourists around the world.
Tulum
The beach is located in the Riviera Maya (Mexico). A striking feature of Tulum is its proximity to some of the most beautiful in Mexico ruins left over from the Mayan civilization.
The ruins of Tulum is an ancient fortress perched on a rocky cliff that offers breathtaking views of one of the best beaches in the world.
Tulum - pretty popular a tourist destination, so you might not feel like you're on your own, but it makes up for it with its wide stretch of white sand and the mesmerizing turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea.
Navajo
Location: Zakynthos island, Greece. Navajo - isolated and strikingly beautiful sandy bay which can only be reached by boat. Tourists from all over the world are attracted by:
- Sheer limestone rocks;
- White sand;
- Pure blue water.
A peculiar highlight of the beach are the remains of a smuggling ship "Panagiotis", flooded by criminals after a long pursuit by the Greek Coastal Police. By the way, "Navaio" is translated from Greek as "shipwreck". A stunning view of the bay opens if you stand on the high side of the cliff.
Grace Bay
The Turks and Caicos are over 40 small islands and sandbars. Providenciales- the main tourist center of this archipelago. It is here that Grace Bay is located, a strip of paradise with a length of 19 km.
The clear water and coral reef system that fringes the coastline is the perfect combination for snorkelling and diving. the only fly in the ointment is an ever-increasing number of hotels, which makes it difficult to feel in solitude.
whitehaven
Lake Jokulsarlon(Iceland). Imagine diamonds laid out on black velvet. This beach looks something like this because of its black volcanic sand and blocks of ice floes lying on it. Standing on the shores of this large glacial lake, you feel like a pioneer on a newly discovered alien planet.
This place is especially beautiful if you are here at dawn or at sunset because the rays of the low sun fall into small icebergs, filling them unearthly glow. There is hardly a person who will be indifferent to the minimalist beauty of this place.
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