's Top 50+ Beaches
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Singing Sands // Canada
William Matheson Imagine walking along the beach and hearing strange musical tones. You might think you're going a little crazy, but actually the Singing Sands are the source of this extraordinary phenomenon.
The grains of sand actually squeak or "sing" when you drag your feet or rustle the sand with your hands. It's actually the high content of silica and quartz in the… read more »
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Fort Funston // USA
© Adam Derewecki The southernmost Pacific facing beach in San Francisco, Fort Funston Beach is included as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Rather windy, especially on the top of the sandy bluffs that surround it, Fort Funston Beach has become a haven for hang gliders. They launch from a special ramp most frequently between March and October.
The main downside… read more »
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Himarë Beach // Albania
goliveandtravel.com One of Albania's most picturesque and glamorous beaches, Himarë enjoys some of the country's best beach weather. All year round, the temperature is warm, the sun is shining, and the long stretches of soft white sand seemingly stretch on into eternity. There's a real sense of timeless beauty here with the sapphire sky, deep turquoise sea, and an unrivaled fun… read more »
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Gnejna Bay // Malta
Amante Darmanin Tucked into the folds of Malta's northwest coast, Gnejna Bay Beach lies a little way south of Golden Bay. Having the same deep orange sand and clear blue waters, the beach is around 100 metres long and deep enough for a few rows of sun loungers – which can be rented alongside umbrellas.
Much less visited by travellers than nearby… read more »
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Koggala Beach // Sri Lanka
Jan Arendtsz Koggala beach is another of Sri Lanka's great surfing beaches. Located on the south coast of Sri Lanka, not far from Unawatuna beach, this is beautiful stretch of pale golden sands that reaches into the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. With a backdrop of coconut palms and jungle vegetation it has a real feel of tropical paradise… read more »
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Wijaya Beach // Sri Lanka
Samal Nadeeshan Wijaya Beach is located on the Galle Coast of Sri Lanka, not far from Unawatuna. The laid back nature of this place makes it a favorite among locals, tourists, and expats alike. And the beach won't disappoint with its clean, white-sand beach and backdrop of coconut palms leaning over the clear blue water.
There is a coral reef that forms… read more »
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Pottuvil Point // Sri Lanka
Indi Samarajiva Pottuvil Beach is a favorite for surfers. Located just along from Sri Lanka's surfing Mecca of Arugam Beach, it is a place to sunbathe and relax on the long stretch of golden sand as you look out over the blue ocean waters. There are rocky formations towards the point itself, and the long sandy beach is wonderful for walking… read more »
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St Peter’s Pool // Malta
© Mickey Luigi Logitmark Officially located within Marsaxlokk but a short drive away from the main harbour, St Peter's Pool is a small natural pool cut from the layered limestone rock that makes up the entire island. Open to the Mediterranean, it's best avoided on stormy days, which still leaves almost the entire summer season, extending from June until September.
The turquoise and aqua coloured… read more »
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Waimarama Beach // New Zealand
Brian Taylor Part of Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island, the sands of Waimarama Beach are backed by grassy dunes and attractive beach dwellings. One over from Ocean Beach, Waimarama is best known as a surfing destination thanks to left and right hand beach and reef breaks. The best of the waves are generally to be had… read more »
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Kaiteriteri Beach // New Zealand
Jonathan Reid One of South Island's best beaches, Kaiteriteri Beach stuns even hardened travellers with its combination of orange-yellow sand, curving crescent shape, and surrounding tree-clad promontories.
Just 15 minutes from Motueka, its usually extremely calm waters act as a gateway to Abel Tasman National Park, with boats, water taxis and even sea kayaking outfits all providing the means for visitors to explore… read more »
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Alona Beach // Philippines
© Magalhães The wide, sands of Alona Beach tick all the boxes for an archetypal tropical beach; crystal clear turquoise water, coconut palms swaying in the breeze and powdery white sand - it's even on an island. But don't expect a Robinson Crusoe, desert island experience at Alona, this is perhaps the most popular destination in Bohol. Now a small, but booming… read more »
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Natural Bridges State Beach // USA
David Merrett Located at the end of West Cliff Drive, this sand beach is protected by its status as a 26-hectare California state park and marine reserve. Relatively sheltered, it is named after the natural archways that have formed over time in the rocks, of which only one now remains.
Its marine reserve status means there's a possibility of observing seals and California's… read more »
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Linda Mar Beach // USA
© jnickp You know a beach is going to be worthwhile when it has not one but two names! Pacifica State Beach is situated on the outskirts of San Francisco in California's San Mateo County. One of the most popular beaches to learn how to surf in the Bay area, it is known to surfers as Linda Mar Beach.
The largest, and… read more »
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John Pennekamp State Park // USA
Reinhard Link John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, to give it its full name, is more than just a beach. In fact there are several beaches, all of which face into the calm waters of Key Largo Sound. That said, most of the park is underwater - it's actually the first undersea park in the U.S., established in 1963.
The first thing to… read more »
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Cala en Baster // Spain
© lunamarina Cala en Baster isn't your archetypal Balearic holiday beach. You won't find sun loungers, beach bars or even expanses of golden sand. But what this little cove may lack in this department it makes up for by being an interesting and picturesque spot to spend some time.
Set in a horseshoe-shaped bay the rugged ochre cliffs contrast with the clear turquoise… read more »
