's Top 50+ Beaches

• Naama Bay // Egypt

  

  Sharm el Sheikh'sNa'ama Bay area is set back slightly from the rest of this area of coastline, meaning its gleaming waters tend to be even more tranquil than elsewhere. It's long arc of sun-bleached sand faces roughly southeast, and is surrounded by some of the area's best hotels, restaurants, and nightlife.

  One of the main tourist spots in the region,… read more »

• Fjord Bay, Taba // Egypt

  

  Fjord Bay is located roughly ten miles south of Taba on the Sinai Peninsula, close to the northernmost tip of the Gulf of Aqaba and the border crossing with Eilat, Israel. Largely unknown to those outside of the region, the bay is formed from a narrow inlet of the Red Sea reminiscent of a fjord. Its shallows end with… read more »

• Marsa Alam // Egypt

  

  Marsa Alam is the most southerly resort town on Egypt's Red Sea Riviera. This means it has excellent year-round weather, and some of the most consistent temperatures of any of Egypt's beaches.

  When it comes to beaches, Marsa Alam has somewhere in the region of 30 miles of largely untouched sand. Beside it you'll find a crop of high-end hotels, while… read more »

• Olho de Boi // Brazil

  

  Positioned on the western side of a tiny cove shaped like a "V", Olho de Boi is an official nudist beach on a promontory of land outside of the resort town of Armação dos Búzois. It is accessible only by water taxi or on foot via a jungle path of around 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) in length. The name… read more »

• Pulau Ubin // Singapore

  

  A popular weekend getaway from Singapore, Pulau Ubin Beach is a ten minute "bumboat" ride away from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. For just a few dollars visitors get to enjoy small yet tranquil areas of golden sand, complete with natural shade from the overhanging leaves of coconut palms and other forms of native flora.

  The island is one of just two… read more »

• San José Island // USA

  

  This off-the-beaten-track beach is nestled on its own secluded island. To get here, you'll need to park at Port Aransas and then hop on the ferry to reach San Jose's warm waters and caramel-coloured sands. Early-risers will be happy to know that the first boat leaves at 6:30 am, but the last one back to the mainland is at 6:10… read more »

• Jacob Riis Park Beach // USA

  

  Jacob Riis Park Beach makes up the westernmost part of the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens. Named after the social journalist who urged the city authorities to purchase the land to create a public park and beach, its long length of sand is dotted with original art deco structures from the 1920s and 30s, including the bathhouse (bath pavilion).

  The beach's northern… read more »

• Brighton Beach // USA

  

  The easternmost portion of Coney Island Beach, Brighton Beach is located close to Luna Park amusement park and the New York Aquarium. Partially sheltered by the tip of Long Beach to the south, it is sometimes known as 'Little Odessa' because of historic immigration to the area from Russian-speaking Europe.

  Part of the Borough of Brooklyn, Brighton Beach is at its… read more »

• Williamstown Beach // Australia

  

  Perhaps the best way of reaching genteel Williamstown Beach to appreciate its grandeur is by hiking along the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail, although it's also possible to arrive via car or train. A broad, clean sweep of sand with views towards Port Phillip Bay, you won't be disappointed by the facilities, which include toilets, showers, sealed paths and several dining… read more »

• Blind Creek Beach // USA

  

  This pristine stretch of sand is located on Hutchinson Island on Florida's Treasure Coast. Set about as far away from any of the crossings from the mainland, it is probably no coincidence that Blind Creek is an official clothing-optional beach. Far away from prying eyes and coastal development this is the perfect place to relax and work on that all-over… read more »

• Torre Mozza // Italy

  

  The Spiaggia di Torre Mozza gets its name from the 16th-century tower that juts into the Tyrrhenian Sea in the middle of this long sandy stretch. Originally part of the coastal defences the tower was more recently a restaurant and now a hotel.

  Torre Mozza beach lies within the natural landscape of the Parco Costiera Sterpai. The park forms a natural backdrop… read more »

• Xpu Há // Mexico

  

  Xpu-ha Beach (pronounced Shpoo-Ha) is a typical crescent of white sandy lapped by gentle aquamarine waters on the Yucatan peninsula. It's just off Hwy 307, tucked between the popular resort of Playa del Carmen (17 miles away) and Akumal, but it's rarely overcrowded.

  The offshore reef is excellent for snorkelling, but you need to wade through patches of algae that… read more »

• Ninh Van Bay // Vietnam

  

  The beach at Ninh Van Bay arcs around a small inlet facing the southwest on the South China Sea in south-central Vietnam. Occupying such a beautiful bay it is known for its luxurious hotel escapes. Large rocks with softened edges sit in the shallows at the base of jungle-clad mountainsides running down to the sands as if deliberately placed where… read more »

• Varamon // Sweden

  

  Running for nearly 3km along Lake Vättern at Motala, the sandy Varamon Beach (Varamobaden) is apparently the longest lakeside beach in Sweden. However, what it makes up for in length , it does lack a little in width - but a raised promenade and some areas of lawn partly make up for this.

  Being located next to the town there are… read more »

• Bentota // Sri Lanka

  

  Bentota Beach is famous for its breathtaking scenery. Backed by tall cocnut palms, this is a secluded beach with beautiful golden sand stretching out to the clear blue waters. This is low-key and chilled out spot with quiet surroundings, and people come here to relax.

  The water is safe for swimming unless you see red flags which indicate there are strong… read more »

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