's Top 50+ Beaches
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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 »
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Knäbäckshusens Strand // Sweden
Susanne Nilsson Stretching for nearly four kilometres along southern Sweden's Baltic Sea coast is the beach of Knäbäckshusens Strand. Also known as Rörums Strand, the beach here is made up of a wonderfully fine, pale golden sand backed by dense pine forest. This gives the beach a beautiful, pristine and wild feel which is only further enhance by how quiet it is.… read more »
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Comino (Blue Lagoon) // Malta
© jarino47 The little island of Comino lies halfway between Malta and Gozo and is home to one of Malta's most stunning beaches. The Blue Lagoon is a sheltered bay of dazzlingly turquoise shallow water that runs between Comino and the little uninhabited islet of Cominotto.
Enclosed by the golden cliffs of Comino to one side and Cominotto to the other the Blue… read more »
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Onetahuti // New Zealand
Andrea Schaffer Onetahuti Beach is a long, thin ribbon of white sand separating protected crystalline waters from thick woodland. Facing the stunning Tonga Island, Onetahuti Beach lies within its marine reserve, ensuring a plethora of life beneath the waves.
There's no vehicular access to the beach, giving it an even more tranquil setting, but meaning visitors intent on reaching Onetahuti must do so… read more »
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Gnaraloo // Australia
© Dougierem Well off the beaten track, Gnaraloo is on the stunning Coral Coast, reached along a lonely dirt track road 150km north of Carnarvon. A 4WD vehicle is recommended if you want to get here in one piece. The nearest landmark is the 90,000 hectare Gnaraloo Homestead and Sheep Station.
The dramatic location and unspoilt natural beauty is what appeals to those… read more »
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Praia do Espelho // Brazil
Gabriel Castaldini Praia do Espelho is on the south coast of Bahia, between trendy Trancoso and laid back Caraíva. It is often cited as yet another contender to title of Brazil's most beautiful beach. But with difficult access not too many visitors make it to this isolated and exclusive spot.
Espelho is the Portuguese word for "mirror" and the beach gets this name… read more »
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Lagoinha do Leste // Brazil
Set towards the southern tip of the island of Florianópolis, the Praia de Lagoinha do Leste is not what you might imagine of a beach in the close vicinity of a city of half a million. In fact what you will find is a pristine beach that feels virtually untouched by humanity.
Lagoinha do Leste is a truly wild and beautiful… read more »
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Praia dos Carneiros // Brazil
© ckturistando A veritable forest of coconut palm trees line the white sands of Praia dos Carneiros in northeast Brazil. Along with clear blue seas and offshore coral reefs you will be in little doubt that you are firmly in the tropics. This is without one of the best beaches on this stretch of coast.
The beach is set at the mouth of… read more »
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Imsouane // Morocco
The little fishing town of Imsouane sits on a remote headland roughly halfway between Agadir and Essaouira. Despite its "discovery" as a great surfing destination the town still retains much of its traditional charm and industry. Well known locally for its bustling fish market you can buy all manner of fish / sealife fresh from the sea - or alternatively… read more »
