's Top 50+ Beaches
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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 »
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Kalanggaman Island // Philippines
© David Astley Sometimes cliches are good; think desert islands - pristine white sands, gently swaying coconut palms and bright, clear turquoise waters. Well, this is exactly what you will find on the tiny Kalanggaman Island. Frame a shot with one of the numerous catamarans pulled up on the beach and you won't need to be buying any postcards.
Whilst a quick look on… read more »
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Sumilon Island (Oslob) // Philippines
© Liana Smith Bautista The little island of Sumilon lies just a few kilometres off the east coast of the Cebu resort town of Oslob. Measuring less than a kilometre across Sumion really is the epitome of a tropical island and packs plenty into its diminutive size.
One of the main reasons to head over from the mainland is to visit the beautiful Sumilon Sandbar,… read more »
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Black's Beach // USA
Raquel Baranow Situated on the beautiful California coastline north of San Diego, Black's Beach is north of La Jolla at Torrey Pines, just below the famous golf course of the same name. The name Black's Beach comes from the horse farm in the area that was once owned by the Black family.
A little off-the-beaten-track, the beach is accessed down a steep sandy… read more »
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Geordie Bay // Australia
gérard Lying on its northern coast facing out into nothing but the deep blue, Geordie Bay boasts one of the largest beaches on Rottnest Island. Its proximity to those lucky enough to be resident on the island all year round means that there are plenty of close amenities and accommodation options, as well as a café, store, and public toilets on… read more »
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Pinky Beach // Australia
© Eva Tillmann One of Rottnest Island's north facing beaches, Pinky Beach is known for its tranquil atmosphere. Located close to Thomson Bay, the island's primary settlement, its white sands are a good length, alongside shallows that gleam in the sunlight like jewels.
Backed by grassy dunes, Pinky Beach offers views of the historic Bathurst Lighthouse. One of two such structures on the island,… read more »
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Isla Pasion // Mexico
Rickyfan Located at the northeast end of San Miguel de Cozumel island (usually referred to simply as Cozumel) Isla de Pasion is a true beach paradise in Quintana Roo. The 1/2 mile long spit of land is traditionally a site where Mayan couples came to ask Ixchel, the Mayan Goddess of love and fertility for a happy marriage and healthy children.… read more »
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Star Beach // Vietnam
© allPhoto Bangkok Star Beach, or Bai Sao in Vietnamese, lies approximately 25 kilometres from Duong Dong, the capital of Phu Quoc island. Managing to unite two contradictory ideas, the beach here is unspoilt, yet also offers plenty of amenities.
Star Beach is one of just a handful of beaches of Phu Quoc that can boast white sand. Matched all the way by warm,… read more »
