What are the best beaches in the world?

Trunk Bay

A beach in the US Virgin Islands, known for its soft white sand and calm, clear waters, located in the Virgin Islands National Park[1][3][6].


Bora Bora

Recognized as the best beach in the world, famous for its aquamarine waters and blindingly white sands[5].


Praia da Falésia

Located in Portugal, this beach boasts stunning cliffs and was named the best beach in the world earlier this year by TripAdvisor[6].


Cala Mariolu

A beautiful beach on Sardinia's eastern coastline in Italy, praised for its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere, ranked among the top three beaches[1][8].


Meads Bay

Situated in Anguilla, recognized for its stunning beauty and lower crowds, also ranked among the top three beaches[1][8].


Diamond Beach

An iceberg-covered beach in Iceland, known for its unique landscape and beautiful views[3].


Launch yourself into the crystalline waters of Turquoise Bay and youll be swimming within a few feet of the pristine...
Turquoise Bay

Located in Western Australia, famed for its calm waters and natural beauty, and ranked 6th in the 2024 list of best beaches[3].


Lanikai Beach
Lanikai Beach

Found in Hawaii, celebrated for its picturesque scenery, ranking at #14 in the World's 50 Best Beaches[4][6].


Whitehaven Beach

Located on Whitsunday Island, Australia, renowned for its pure silica sand and clear turquoise waters[7].


Anse Source d’Argent

A notable beach on La Digue in Seychelles, famous for its pristine sands and stunning granite boulders[9].


El Nido

A tropical paradise in the Philippines comprising 50 picturesque beaches set among islands and cliffs[2].


Black Sand Beach

Situated in Iceland, this beach features pebbles formed from volcanic rock, known for its striking appearance and ranked sixth on the list[5].


Cathdral Cove Beach

Located in New Zealand’s North Island, this scenic spot is ranked 46th on the list of best beaches[3].


Kynance Cove
Kynance Cove

A beach in Cornwall, UK, celebrated for its azure waters and rugged beauty, it holds a ranking of #48[4].


Hyams Beach

Famous for its stunningly white sand, located on the northern shores of Jervis Bay, Australia[2].


Havelock Island’s Radhanagar Beach

Known for its white sands and lush forest surroundings, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India[11].


La Concha
La Concha

A picturesque city beach in Spain known for its promenade and excellent food options[7].


Matira Beach

Found in Bora Bora, known for its turquoise lagoon and coral reefs, highly regarded among beachgoers[2].


Koh Kradan
Koh Kradan

A less commercialized beach in Thailand featuring stunning stretches of powdery white sand[2].


Grace Bay Beach

Located in Turks and Caicos, known for its calm turquoise waters and powdery white sand[12].


Spiaggia dei Conigli

A crescent-shaped beach on Lampedusa, popular with snorkelers and loggerhead turtles for nesting[12].


Anse Lazio
Anse Lazio

Located in Seychelles, this beach is highlighted for its large granite boulders and crystalline waters[12].


Lucky Bay
Lucky Bay

Known for being a kangaroo hangout in Western Australia, it was last year's top beach[6].


Playa do Sancho

About consistently rated as one of the world’s best beaches, accessible via ladders or boat amidst steep cliffs[9].


El Bollullo Beach
El Bollullo Beach

Found in Tenerife, Spain, known for its wild, natural feel, featuring black volcanic sands[2].


Szántó пляж

This beach is known as the best Puerto Rico and often features in travel articles for its beauty and vibrant atmosphere[7].


White Beach

Located in Boracay, Philippines, famous for its brilliant white sand and clear waters[2].


Playa Zipolite
Playa Zipolite

Known as Mexico’s first and only legal nudist beach, located on the southern coast[2].


Hyams Beach

Renowned for its stunningly white sand located on Jervis Bay in Australia, often celebrated in beach rankings[9].


Silver Sands

A popular beach in Barbados, known for its tranquil waters and soft sand[7].


Anse Intendance

A scenic beach in Seychelles known for its waves and raw natural beauty[7].


Cossies Beach

Remote and known for its white-sand beaches, palm trees, and lagoons located on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Australia[2].


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