Here are ten of the most beautiful beaches in the world that provide the perfect romantic getaway or the most relaxing escape as the perfect tourist destination.
1. Baia do Sancho– Fernando de Noronha Brazil
The Baia Do Sancho beach forms part of the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago, lying off the Brazilian mainland. A picture-perfect crescent-shaped beach lying beneath a canopy of overhead cliffs, the biggest advantage of Baia Do Sancho is its virgin nature, where a limited number of tourists are allowed at a time.
The beach itself is accessible mostly by Foot, where a tourist will need to hike through a dirt trail running 700 meters downhill.
2. Playa Paraiso– Cayo Largo Cuba
Playa Paraiso or Paradise beach is truly heaven. The pristine White Sea beach is part of Cayo Largo Del Sur, a small island resort lying on the south coast of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. Cayo Largo Island is primarily limestone in nature, where the main natural attraction is its beautiful live coral reefs and exotic marine life such as dolphins and starfishes.
3. Playa de Ses Illetes- Formentera Balearic Islands
Resembling the clear blue crystal waters of a Caribbean beach, Playa de Ses Illetes in Spain wins hands down as one of the world’s most beautiful beaches. This magical beach with pure white sand is accessible by ferry from the main island. The Playa de Ses Illetes is a typical Balearic Paradise located on the Balearic island of Formentera. It well deserves to be among any list featuring the most beautiful beaches in the world.
4. Matira Beach Bora Bora
Matira beach is part of the Polynesian paradise on earth. Located in Bora Bora island of Tahiti, Matira is a white sandy beach that slopes into a clear blue shallow lagoon where one can easily take a walk through the coral-free water. The natural phenomenon of a shallow sandy bottom makes this an ideal family beach, especially for children.
Surrounded by beautiful Palms and an exquisite hilly terrain, Matira beach also plays host to ethnic restaurants situated at Matira point, where you can sample exotic and traditional Tahitian delicacies.
5. Anse Lazio- Praslin Island Seychelles
Anse Lazio beach is located in Praslin Island of Seychelles in the Indian Ocean. Regarded by many as one of the world’s best beaches, Anse Lazio attracts even its locales due to its dazzling white velvet sand and spectacular scenery. Adding to the panoramic splendor of Anse Lazio are the gigantic granite boulders lining the sides of the beach.
6. Flamenco Bach- Culebra Puerto Rico
Rated by the Discovery channel as no. 2 in its list of the world’s most beautiful beaches, Flamenco beach in Culebra, Puerto Rico, makes for a perfect relaxing vacation. Limited by accommodation facilities, this beach remains scenic and peaceful. Considered the best in the Caribbean by most travel writers, Flamenco beach also features several aquatic activities like windsurfing, snorkeling, and underwater exploration.
7. Whitehaven Beach –Whitsunday Islands
Amongst the most beautiful beaches, this is one that no beach lover should ever miss out on. Located in the Whitsunday Islands of Australia, this silica white sandy beach covers a distance of 7 km. Accessible by boat from Hamilton Island, Whitehaven is the largest island in the Whitsundays, and it is here that you experience the true beauty of nature.
As the perfect escape, Whitehaven beach is rated as the most beautiful beach of the south pacific and winner of CNN’s Eco-friendly beach award in 2010. The surrounding area features some stunning points, such as Tongue point, where you get a spectacular view of Whitsunday Island and the amazing combination of colors where the beach blends into the azure waters.
8. Elafonissi beach Elafonissi Greece
Located on the island peninsula of Elafonissi in Crete, Greece, this Mediterranean beach is accessible by a walk through the shallow water lagoon separating the beach from the main Island of Crete. Elafonissi is regarded the world over as one of nature’s most beautiful locations. An exotic paradise in the true sense of the word, the beach is a colorful combination of white velvet sand and pink due to the innumerous presence of colored seashells scattered around. A true haven for the perfect holiday.
9. Woolacombe beach Woolacombe UK
England’s No. 1 beach as awarded by Trip advisor, Woolacombe beach in Woolacombe UK is a golden sandy beach famous for its clean surroundings and impeccable quality of water. A beach more in tune with entertainment and leisure, Woolacombe beach hosts a variety of facilities for enjoyment and entertainment for the entire family.
One can even visit the quaint village of Woolacombe to experience traditional pubs and restaurants in the area.
10. Honopu Beach- Kauai Hawaii
Also known as the Cathedral beach, Honopu beach in Kauai Hawaii may be isolated and accessible only by swimming to the beach from an offshore boat or from Kalalau beach. With its canopied cliffs covered in dense vegetation, this is a pristine beach lying exclusively in all of nature’s raw splendor and beauty.
Honopu beach is also famous as the locale of famous movies such as “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “King Kong” among the world’s most beautiful beaches.
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