's Top 50+ Beaches
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Cap d'Agde Naturist Beach // France
jean-louis Zimmermann Located on the French Riviera, not far from the city of Montpellier is Cap d'Agde. This Languedoc resort only really dates back to the late 1960s when it grew around the large marina that was built.
There are several sandy beaches around the town but the biggest is the 5 kilometre long Cap d'Agde naturist beach. Stretching from the port of… read more »
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Cape Lookout // USA
The beach at Cape Lookout forms a continuous V of gorgeous sand which wraps around the cape's Atlantic shoreline for mile after mile. The widest extent of sand can be found at the base of the V, where the beach ends at Cape Lookout Shoals. However, that's not to say that the long ribbons of pristine sand which stretch out… read more »
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Little Salmon Bay // Australia
Sei F Situated on the southernmost tip of famous Rottnest Island, about 18km off the coast of Perth, Little Salmon Bay is a must for keen snorkellers. It has a wealth of colourful fish species milling around the bright Pocillopora coral in the bay waters.
Serene Little Salmon Bay is popular with families as it offers soft white sand and calm, sheltered… read more »
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Tangalle Beach // Sri Lanka
© maxos_dim Tangalle Beach has soft white sand which seemingly stretches on forever along the turquoise ocean. Backed by coconut palms and tropical greenery this is a perfect paradise. You will find peaceful relaxation on this beach, where you can walk and enjoy the sunset, read a book, or play games in the sand.
The waves and currents can be rough, especially… read more »
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Mirissa Beach // Sri Lanka
claire rowland Mirissa Beach is a beautiful spot with a laid back atmosphere. Consisting of a generous crescent of smooth, golden sand the beach is large with plenty of room to lay out your towel and relax on the warm sand.
If you want to swim, the left side of the beach is best because you will find rocks and sea urchins… read more »
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Stiniva (Vis Island) // Croatia
dronepicr Croatia's beaches and coastline are beginning to get a little more attention, and rightfully so. They are among the most stunning and sun-kissed in all of Europe with a growing number of accolades to back this up. Stiniva Beach was voted Europe's Best Beach in The Guardian a few years back, and with good reason.
First and foremost, it is quite… read more »
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Duli Beach // Philippines
© Jakub Barzycki/123RF Set towards the north of Palawan island, Duli Beach is within easy reach of the tourist hub of El Nido, but far enough to keep the crowds away (around 25 km). In fact, chances are you'll have the place to yourself. This generous stretch of pristine beach is backed by palm trees and thick jungle covered hills beyond. With barely… read more »
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Unstad // Norway
Olivier Bruchez Although it may sound a little odd, Unstad is in fact the heart of the Norwegian surfing scene. Despite being well within the Arctic Circle this beach attracts surfers from around the world. Admittedly many come out of curiosity, but there can be good waves here and the scenery is absolutely stunning.
It is said surfing at Unstad beach dates back… read more »
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Böda // Sweden
Olaf Meister Böda beach is located on the east coast of the island of Öland. The island is only a few kilometres off the coast of mainland Sweden, but Boda sits towards the very northern tip making it quite remote. However, with nearly 20 km of unbroken white sand forming a huge arching bay it is well worth the trip.
This vast expanse… read more »
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Ågesta Nudist Beach // Sweden
Holger.Ellgaard Sweden is well-known for its relaxed attitude to nudity, but this doesn't mean you can just get naked anywhere you please. But if you are looking for somewhere to go clothes-free Sweden has around 70 naturist beaches, including the wonderful Ågesta beach just outside of Stockholm.
Ågesta nude beach is an officially designated beach and is maintained by the read more »
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Turquoise Bay // Australia
Dan Nevill The white sands and stunning aquamarine waters that Turquoise Bay is known for, make this one of the best places for relaxing in Western Australia. About 60 km northwest of Exmouth, it's part of the Ningaloo Marine Park.
The clear waters make it is a top spot for snorkelling with an amazing diversity of corals, fish and marine life reasonably… read more »
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Praia da Galheta // Brazil
© Papa Pic The arched white sands of Praia da Galheta can be found roughly 20 kilometres from the centre of Florianopolis on Santa Catarina island. Hidden from the road by a ridge of steep hills covered in foliage and wild orchids, its fine sands are accessed via a short trail that leads from the northern end of Praia Mole.
One of the… read more »
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Jacques-Cartier Beach // Canada
Fralambert Taking its name from the famous explorer, Jacques Cartier Beach is in a sheltered bay at the northeastern tip of Prince Edward Island. It is about 5 km east of Alberton and is signposted from the PE-12W. The green grass runs right down to the sandstone rocks lining the shore.
Popular for swimming in summer, this stunning beach has a seasonal… read more »
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Stingray Beach // Mexico
Just a few hundred metres south of San Miguel de Cozumel (the main town on the island) and the island's airport, Stingray Beach is named after its marine visitors. The only beach on Cozumel where its possible to swim with these mysterious, yet harmless, creatures, it is subdivided into various sections.
Some sections are freely-accessible to the public, while others are… read more »
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Ariya's Beach // USA
daveynin Ariya's Beach is located in Oregon's Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor, an area of protected land named after the state's first superintendent of parks. A wide and secluded expanse of clean sands, you'll find few rocks on which to accidentally tread on. However, the main attraction is the sea stacks immediately offshore, which certainly add to the majesty of… read more »
