Top 10 Most Beautiful Beaches
All together on the Costa Brava, or in good weather to Bloemendaal. We are all packed together hoping to catch some sun. We tan, but do we also enjoy the beauty of the beach? Usually not, but they don't even come close to these beaches, which we think are the ten most beautiful in the world!
10. Cabbage Beach, Paradise Island, Bahamas
Admittedly, the Bahamas is quite touristy. You can let your mood be ruined by the many beach chairs and umbrellas or vendors. However, if you walk a bit to the east, away from the crowds, you will reach one of the most beautiful unspoilt beaches. Be careful when you go swimming here, there is a strong undertow.
9. Matira Beach, Bora Bora, Tahiti
Bora Bora is almost too perfect to be true. Every traveler wants to take a dip in the sea here. It is therefore a popular tourist destination. Only for the very rich because there are only very expensive luxury resorts. You can feed sharks, hunt for black pearls or view the memorabilia of World War II.
8. Punaluu, Hawaii, United States
You won't find a sugary beach or idyllic swimming conditions here. What you will find here is a dramatic black basalt beach and you might spot several species of turtles, dolphins and whale sharks when you go snorkelling here. How remote this beach is is underlined by the twenty-minute trek through the forest that you have to make to reach the beach.
7. Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach in Cape Town may not be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Still, it's worth mentioning, especially as it's home to 3,000 penguins. They often waddle in and out of the sea here. The best place to spot them is from the boulevard near Foxy Beach.
6. Lanikai Beach, Hawaii, United States
800 feet of sparkling beach, swaying palm trees, lush tropical plants and the endless hours of sunshine make Lanikai one of the most beautiful beaches in Hawaii. The shore is protected by a nearby coral reef that keeps the surf relatively calm. The always deep green colored water seems to come from a postcard.
5. Wineglass Bay, Freycinet National Park, Tasmania
White sand beaches, pink granite rock formations and verdant mountain peaks make Wingelass Bay the most beautiful coast in Tasmania. It is part of the Freycinet National Park, northeast of Hobart. You can go kayaking and snorkelling, but of course you can also just relax on the beach.
4. Whitehaven Beach, Airlie Beach, Australia
Whitsunday Island is the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. The dazzling white sand and crystal clear turquoise water stretches over a length of more than 7 kilometers. It is Australia's most photographed beach.
3. Champagne Beach, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
A few years ago Vanuatu made the news when the Happy Planet Index named it the happiest nation in the world. But let's face it, how can you not be happy when you have beaches like this? At low tide, the water fizzes as gas escapes from the volcanic rock beneath the sea floor. This is why it has been given the name Champagne.
2. Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy
Dazzling white cliffs, fluorescent blue water and warm temperatures; it is no wonder that Rabbit Beach often appears in the top of beautiful beaches. Protective turtles lay their eggs here and you can see dolphins in the water. While you're in the area, be sure to visit the nearby volcanic island of Linosa, with a spectacular red-and-black beach.
1. Grande Anse Beach, La Digue, Seychelles
The beach is located on the island of La Digue, the third largest island of the Seychelles. Grande Anse Beach is remote and often overlooked due to its difficult accessibility. Still, it's more than worth it. According to CNN, Grande Anse Beach is "the archetypal beach against which every other beach is pitted." It is a must, especially for surfers.
