's Top 50+ Beaches
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Lomma // Sweden
Maria Eklind The small town of Lomma is located about 20 minutes north of Malmö. Here you will find a large harbour and marina right next to which is a fine, sandy beach.
Lomma beach stretches for a few hundred metres along the coast. It is comprised of lovely fine white sand which drifts into low, grassy dunes behind. The sea here is… read more »
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Karekare Beach // New Zealand
Goueg The secluded black sands of Karekare Beach lie surrounded by dramatic cliffs just 35 kilometres from the centre of Auckland on North Island. Immortalised in rock group Crowded House's Together Alone album which was largely recorded nearby, and the Oscar-winning film The Piano in the same year, Karekare beach has been named one of the top 25 beaches in… read more »
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Matai Bay // New Zealand
itravelNZ® (Natalia Volna) Matai Bay is a remote northern beach well worth the journey, boasting soft white sand and stunning clear waters. Lying on a large circular inlet of the Pacific on New Zealand's east coast, it offers some protection from the might of the ocean, making swimming, diving, fishing and boating all popular pastime activities for those who visit.
Those who step beyond… read more »
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Tairua Beach // New Zealand
russellstreet Located on State Highway 25a on the opposite side of the bay from Pauanui, Tairua Beach is one of the most centrally-located beaches found on the North Island's epic Coromandel Peninsula, making it a great base for exploring the region as well as a beach destination of some standing in its own right.
Tairua Beach sits at the base of the… read more »
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Cavendish Beach // Canada
CP Hoffman Named after the nearby community in Prince Edward Island, Cavendish Beach is a glorious 8 km stretch of clean golden sand fronting the sparkling clean waters of the Gulf of St Lawrence. It is warmed by the Gulf Stream, although at 15°C it's still pretty cold.
The beach is within the Prince Edward Island National Park. Avid readers will know that… read more »
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Little Beach (Two Peoples Bay) // Australia
jackoscage Little Beach is a gorgeous white sandy beach within the Two Peoples Bay Nature Reserve, about 35 km east of Albany in WA. Arguably one of the most beautiful beaches on the southwest coast, it has dazzling white sand, turquoise waves and is backed by tree-covered hills.
Access is along Valiant Road to the small beach car park… read more »
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Bentota // Sri Lanka
Amila Tennakoon 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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Hikkaduwa // Sri Lanka
© lapping Hikkaduwa Beach is an attractive stretch of golden sand which is idael for snorkeling, surfing, and more, plus it is a great place to unwind and explore. It has been a hotspot for backpackers since the 1970s, and although it has seen some development it still remains laid back and welcoming.
The waves here can be up to three meters high… read more »
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Dikwella Beach // Sri Lanka
© Dinith Thenuwara Dikwella Beach is not as widely known to tourists as many of South Sri Lanka's beaches, and it is generally quieter. Set in a horeshoe-shaped bay near the southern tip of the country it is a generous stretch of powdery white sand backed by leaning palm trees. It is usually safe to swim because the beach is protected by offshore… read more »
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Negombo Beach Park // Sri Lanka
© Timo Volz Negombo is a small beach town located near the airport in Bandaranaike. It is often the first spot tourists visit since it is so close to the airport. It is full of churches because the Europeans converted many locals to Catholicism. For this reason you may hear the area sometimes reffered to as "Little Rome".
Many of the hotels and… read more »
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Arugam Bay // Sri Lanka
Sarah Owermohle Arugam Bay is a favorite for surfers, as it has some of the best waves in Sri Lanka. Also known as A-Bay, the left-hand point break here is regarded as world class in terms of both waves and backdrop.
The beach Arugam Bay is pleasant enough. A long crescent of soft golden sand backed by leaning palm trees runs alongside the… read more »
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Nilaveli Beach // Sri Lanka
Eleleleven The beautiful Nilaveli beach has long been regarded as one of Sri Lanka's finest. With groves of coconut plams swaying over the pale-golden sands and the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean it certainly feels like a tropical idyl. Stretching for over 3 km and with only a few low-key resorts along its length there is plenty of space… read more »
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Uppuveli beach // Sri Lanka
Honeplus This long beach of golden sand has clear waters with little in the way of waves as it is located on Sri Lanka's calmer east coast. Just 6km from Trincomalee it draws a bigger tourist crowd and has a more vibrant scene than neighboring beaches such as Nilaveli. Uppuveli beach is a great spot to enjoy some fresh seafood… read more »
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Cala Luna // Italy
Alexander van Loon Tucked away in the rocky coastline of the Gulf of Orosei are a number of stunning, secluded coves. Along with nearby Cala Goloritzè and Mariolu, the beach of Cala Luna is one of the most spectacular and beautiful in all Sardinia. Translating as "Moon Cove" this doubtless refers to the crescent of near-white sand that forms the beach… read more »
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Iztuzu Beach // Turkey
Maria Jonker The unique setting of İztuzu Beach is truly breathtaking; set at the foot of pine-forested mountains this four kilometer long spit of sand stretches out into a river delta. You can see the natural beauty of this spot thanks to the efforts of conservationists back in the late 1980s. Whilst it would seem a challenge to develop the surrounds of… read more »
