If we're talking about biological and geological rareness, this Galápagos Island is the winner. It is one of the rarest beaches in the world. And while it seems that you might be on a Martian beach, due to the red color of its sand, this naturally-occurring material is not from another world.
1. Baía do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Baía do Sancho may not be easy to reach, but it is the world's best beach, according to a 2023 ranking from Tripadvisor. 2. Eagle Beach, Aruba: Fofoti trees grow on the golden sand in Aruba.
With 23 miles of white, sandy oceanfront, this Florida beach city draws in millions of visitors annually. Daytona Beach has a very prominent sign arching over the street leading to their boardwalk with the phrase, “World's Most Famous Beach.” This educational blog reveals the history behind this claim.
1. Boracay White Beach, Philippines. White Beach is perfect for those who love swimming, thanks to its flat, calm waters. This 3 mile-long stretch is considered to be one of the most popular beaches in Boracay and offers everything from beach activities and restaurants to nightlife and hotels.
Australia is perhaps more than any other nation best known for its famous beaches and blue water world-wide. We have more stunning stretches of coastline than we do forgettable beaches, each with their own unique blend of natural beauty, remoteness, or proximity to major cities swinging the odds in their favour.
Australia has almost 12,000 beaches along its 60,000km (37,282mi) coastline. If you visited one per day, it would take more than 32 years to see them all. You can't go to Sydney without experiencing the buzz of Bondi Beach.
Manuel Antonio Beach, Costa Rica
While the trio of beaches is impeccably clean with gentle waves and soft sands, Manuel Antonio Beach takes the cake due to its secluded location.
1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.
Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil
Known to be the longest beach in the world, this shoreline stretches for 157-miles from Rio Grande, Brazil all the way to the border with Uruguay. In certain regions, the beach fuses white sand with aqua-green waters to exude Brazil's natural beauty.
Dueodde is known for having, literally, the softest sand in the world. Dueodde is on the most Southern Coast of the Baltic island of Bornholm, which lays North of Po...
Koh Samui, Thailand, is the hottest beach in the world. Even during the coldest months of the year, the water is over 82 degrees. At the peak of the summer, it gets up to 86. You won't find a hotter beach anywhere.
Collaroy Beach 2020 - 2023
It's being swallowed by coastal erosion, fuelled by the La Niña weather event. Storms and pounding waves have swallowed much of the golden sand, leaving multi-million homes teetering precariously over water.
South Australia's Stokes Bay, which is located on Kangaroo Island. Being named Australia's best beach is the second huge piece of praise that Kangaroo Island has received already in 2023, after The New York Times included the entire landmass among its 52 places to visit this year.
On July 12, 1896, Revere Beach was opened as the first public beach in the nation. An estimated 45,000 people showed up on opening day.
Stokes Bay, Kangaroo Island
Crystal clear waters attract many visitors to Stokes Bay on the north coast of Kangaroo Island. The calm inlet is perfect for those who like to have a paddle as the rocks have been arranged to create a giant natural pool, protecting swimmers from the waves.
Peyto Lake, Alberta, Canada
This lake in Banff National Park owes its brilliant hue to the icy meltwater and silt from the Peyto Glacier and the Wapta Icefields. The sky-blue lake is best viewed from the Bow Summit near Alberta's Lake Louise, which is where most of the postcard shots of the gem-colored lake are taken.
Story by Kathryn Hansen, based on text by Joaquín Chaves-Cedeño. Some of the clearest, bluest ocean waters on Earth are found in the South Pacific.
When we think of Australian beaches, sharks often come to mind. On average one fatal attack is reported each year, but in the same period we averaged 122 coastal drowning deaths, with 25 per cent due to dangerous rip currents. Knowing where and when to swim is the best defence against these beach hazards.
Bondi Beach is considered the safest beach in Australia. It's one of the most popular beaches that has lifesavers patrolling the beach all day. Bondi Beach is considered the safest beach because of the number of patrolled lifeguards for those swimming, you should swim only on patrolled beaches.
According to environmental non-profit organization Heal the Bay's 2022-2023 Annual Beach & River Report, both Santa Monica Pier and Playa Blanca, on the southern city limits of Tijuana, tied for the top spot as both faced significant water quality challenges.
Australia is known for many things, including swathes of tropical beaches, marine reserves, Aboriginal culture, cute koalas, rolling wine country, and lush rainforests.
Great Barrier Reef
Located on Whitsunday Island, Whitehaven Beach is known for being Australia's most photographed beach. This shoreline offers 4 miles of white sand and stunning turquoise water that is broken up by large sand bars, creating a one-of-a-kind beach experience.
The Coorong – Australia's longest beach
The Coorong, located from Cape Jaffa to the Murray Mouth, is the longest continuous beach in Australia at 194 km.