Asia's Top 50+ Beaches
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Hod Private beach // Israel
Jorge Láscar Swimming (or just floating) in Israel's Dead Sea is one to tick off the bucket list for many people. If you intend to give this a go one of the choices you will need to make is whether you go for the free or the paid option.
The free option might involve just pulling up at the roadside, but this… read more »
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Ein Bokek Beach // Israel
Mark Nakasone Located near all the main hotels on Israel's Dead Sea coastline is Ein Bokek Beach. A wide, clean, sandy beach this is arguably the best beach on the coast. With year-round sunshine, anytime is a good time to visit; there is a lifeguard service (even in the winter), beach chairs, sunshades, facilities, and food outlets. Ein Bokek can be busy… read more »
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Nacpan Beach // Philippines
Allan Ascaño Nacpan Beach stretches along the Palawan coast for four kilometers. Backed by a line of tall, swaying coconut palms the beach here is beautiful gold-tinged sand lapped by gentle turquoise waves.
As you head south along Nacpan beach, you will pass what was once just a tiny fishing village before reaching the imposing limestone headland. Just before this the beach… read more »
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White Beach - Port Barton // Philippines
Dennis Orita Port Barton is not a super well-known destination, but if you have the chance you should definitely visit before it is well and truly "discovered". The little coastal town is much more laid back than spots such as El Nido and Coron which have become victims of their own success. That said the secret about this destination is out, and… read more »
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Las Cabañas Beach // Philippines
Tuderna If you are looking for a quiet stretch of paradise, Las Cabanas Beach is well worth the hike. You get to this beach on foot, and when you arrive, you will be greeted with a view of golden sands reaching out into crytaline turquoise waters. Beyond the fringing of coconut palms is a backdrop of mountains rising out of the… read more »
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Banol Beach // Philippines
Globetrotteur17 Widely regarded as the best for tourists Banol Beach is located is on Coron Island, which is a popular destination for its inland lakes and lagoons. Here you will find paradisiacal white sandy beaches that stretch along the turquoise waters of Coron Bay. The backdrop of limestone cliffs are spectacular and rival much of what you will see in Thailand.… read more »
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Clear Water Bay First Beach // Hong Kong
Earth100 The Clear Water Bay is a peninsula on the southeastern tip of the New Territories. Mostly given over to a country park, it is an ideal spot for anyone looking to quickly get away from the city and enjoy the serenity and beauty of nature.
Clear Water Bay First Beach is the smaller of two beaches joined together by a… read more »
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Tung Wan Beach // Hong Kong
Keeio LAM Tung Wan Beach has a beautiful stretch of golden sand that reach out to the blue waters of the wide, east-facing bay. It is generally safe to swim here, and you will find lots of amenities such as changing rooms, showers, and children's playground. This is a town beach and the area bhind is quite built up. From here there… read more »
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Lower Cheung Sha Beach // Hong Kong
swifant One of the longest beaches in Hong Kong, Cheung Sha Beach is split into two sections, Upper and Lower. It is a quiet and peaceful place to take in the tranquil beauty of the green cliffs and the clear blue waters, although on the weekends, it does tend to get busy. You will find plenty of facilities here including a… read more »
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Turtle Cove Beach // Hong Kong
Prosperity Horizons Named Turtle Cove because it is the last known nesting spot for Hong Kong's endangered green turtles, this beach is tucked away in a protected area with a sandy beach, rocks, and verdant hills. It is closed from June to October to protect the turtles, but when it is open, it is a great little getaway spot.
This beach is… read more »
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Kwun Yam Beach // Hong Kong
Mk2010 Training ground of former Olympic women's windsurfing champion, Lee Lai-Shan, Cheumg Chau's beach of Kwun Yam is a popular spot for windsurfing and kite-surfing today. This is a great place to learn, and it easy to rent equipment, as well as canoes.
Kwun Yam Beach is tucked away in a secluded cove and surrounded by picturesque green hills. The beach itself… read more »
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St Stephen's Beach // Hong Kong
圍棋一級 On the south side of Hong Kong Island, you will find the quiet stretch of coast that is St Stephen's Beach. It is about 15 minutes from Stanley Village, a hotspot for its small craft market, seafront promenade, and outdoor cafes. While Stanley Beach is busy and crowded, St Stephen's is generally much quieter.
The beach itself is charming, with… read more »
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Lung Kwu Tan // Hong Kong
Eddie Yip Located in the New Territories, Lung Kwa Tan Beach faces west towards the South China Sea, making it a good spot to take in the Hong Kong sunset. Accessible by car and bus, it is an area of coast backed by native planting. Nearby you'll also find Chinese White Dolphin Lookout point, from where you'll have the best chance of… read more »
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Railay Beach East // Thailand
© Chamaiporn Kitina Located on the east-facing side of Railay peninsula, Railay Beach East is refreshingly different from other nearby beaches such as Railay Beach West and Ao Nang Beach.
For a start, it is very narrow, edged with a tangle of mangroves and unsuitable for swimming. It is well used by local fishermen though. There's a small jetty and it's… read more »
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Haad Rin Beach // Thailand
Sitting on a thin peninsula of land in the far south of Ko Pha Ngan Island, Haad Rin Beach stretches along the Gulf of Thailand for around 800 metres. Facing east, it's sometimes also called Sunrise Beach (Haad Rin Nok), although it's much better known for its monthly full moon parties. They attract up to 20,000 revellers, so you'll… read more »
