Whether you are a beach walker, a water baby, or a seasoned sailor, it might be difficult to resist the allure of a beautiful beach. They are locations where people can make use of nature’s best features, engage in water sports, earn a career, or simply unwind.
Considering a summer vacation? Or in the dead of winter, missing the light and feeling homesick? Here are 10 of the world’s most stunning beaches.
1. Anse Source D’argent, Seychelles
Anse Source d’Argent, one of the most famous beaches in the world, stretches across La Digue, one of the 115 islands that make up this idyllic archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The beach shines against a background of sizable granite boulders that have weathered and worn over time. The turquoise water is perfect for swimming because an offshore reef shields it from ocean waves. Watch out for huge tortoises and endangered bird species.
2. Polihale Beach, Hawaii USA
The most breathtakingly beautiful beach in the Hawaiian archipelago is without a doubt, Polihale. This 11 km (7 mi) stretch on the western tip of Kauai, one of the most beautiful islands in the world, appears to be deserted and is far from any towns. It has an air of enchantment and mystique that is still present in Hawaii today. A four-wheel-drive vehicle is advised because there is only one badly defined mud sugarcane road that leads to the beach (check with your rental car company for restrictions before heading out).
3. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia
A magnificent seven-kilometre (four-mile) length of white sand and turquoise waters may be seen in Australia’s Whitsunday Islands at Whitehaven Beach. There are no roads there, thus, the only ways to get there to camp and cook out are via boat, jet-ski, seaplane, or helicopter.
4. Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa
Due to currents in the Atlantic Ocean, Camps Bay’s water is a bit chilly, but that won’t detract you from the amazing surrounding scenery and world-famous sunsets. The beach here has blinding white sand and is set against the majestic backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and Table Mountain.
5. Le Morne, Mauritius
In Mauritius, you can find a reef-protected beach with calm, clear water perfect for swimming, kayaking, and snorkelling almost anywhere along the coastline. Le Morne stands out in particular for its 2.5 miles of sugar-soft sand (beaches in Mauritius are frequently rocky with broken-up coral) that are flanked with filao trees that resemble palm and pine trees. The kitesurfing conditions here may be the best in the entire world, with protected lagoon seas that extend to the horizon.
6. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos, Greece
On the Greek island of Zakynthos, there is a remote but stunningly beautiful sandy cove called Navagio beach. It is frequently referred to as the Shipwreck Beach because it is the location of the Panagiotis shipwreck, which is thought to have been a smuggler’s ship. The region’s stark limestone cliffs, white sand beaches, and crystal-clear sea, which draw thousands of tourists each year, define it. The narrow stretch of beach can only be reached by boat, but if you stand on the high side of the surrounding cliffs, you can view it from above.
7. Tulum, Riviera Maya, Mexico
Tulum stands out due to its closeness to some of the most beautiful Mayan ruins in all of Mexico; this is where one of the best cultural attractions in the world meets one of the best beaches in the world. The ruins of Tulum are an old walled city perched on a high ledge above a magnificent beach. The region is not particularly private due to the daily influx of tourists, but it more than makes up for it with a wide stretch of white sand and captivating blue Caribbean waters.
8. Saud Beach, Luzon, Philippines
Supermellow beaches in Southeast Asia are the place to go. On the island of Luzon, Saud Beach is a foregone conclusion. Its snow-white sand slopes into the glass-clear water gradually, resembling a swimming pool with no entrance. Swim in the calm waves, eat in a cabana with a thatched roof surrounded by palm trees, or rent an outrigger for boat excursions.
9. Elafonissi Beach, Crete, Egypt
Elafonissi Beach’s immense popularity comes from its pretty pinkish sand, warm lagoon-like waters, and very wild feel. Elafonissi Beach is actually an island, separated from the mainland by the shallow water and sandbars that only disappear under about three feet of water at high tide. Facilities are limited to palapa-covered sun loungers and a handful of tavernas for fresh seafood. If Elafonissi is too packed, try Balos Lagoon in the north.
10. Dreamland Beach, Bali
One of those places you simply must visit at least once in your lifetime is Bali in Indonesia. It’s even better if you can spend some time on at least one of the stunning beaches, like this one, Dreamland Beach, which is located on the Bukit Peninsula on the southwest coast.
Seychelles Island has some amazing beaches not a bad location for a relaxation and honeymoon 😀