's Top 50+ Beaches
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Zephyr Cove // USA
brewbooks Occupying an area of forested shoreline on the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe, Zephyr Cove has some of the best facilities of any of the beaches on the lake. Its marina provides spaces for boats to moor, while log cabins together with an RV park and campground make it extraordinarily easy to stay overnight and enjoy another day in this… read more »
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Dune du Pilat // France
Arseni Mourzenko Creating an impressive contrast to the surrounding Atlantic pine forests, Dune de Pilat is named after the largest sand dune in Europe. Located immediately behind the beach, around 40 miles south of Bordeaux, it forms an integral part of Arcachon Bay at La Teste-de-Buch. It is of such importance that the dune has been declared one of France's natural monuments.
Measuring… read more »
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Virginia Beach // USA
© Bruce Emmerling The pinnacle of Virginia's seaside attractions, Virginia Beach Oceanfront is comprised of a sweep of almost three miles of golden sand where Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.
The record holder for the longest pleasure beach in the world, it is home to a number of annual events including the East Coast Surfing Championships. As you might imagine, the surfing conditions… read more »
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Sullivan's Island Beach // USA
© Dsdugan Just minutes from charming Charleston and nestled at the mouth of the Charleston Harbour, Sullivan's Island is an inviting mix of local restaurants and shops, wide-open beaches and watersports, plus a whole load of history and folklore.
At a relatively modest 3.3 miles, the area isn't huge, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in… read more »
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Marimegmeg Beach // Philippines
© Galeja Marimegmeg Beach sits on the same stretch of sand as Las Cabanas just south of El Nido. In fact many consider them the same beach. Either way, Marimegmeg offers you a quiet stretch of paradise with a good range of facilities close at hand.
Whilst Marimegmeg Beach may not be able to rival some of the island beaches with their pristine… read more »
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Long Beach // Philippines
© Namhwi Kim/123RF The name Long Beach is something of a clue here, as is the local claim that this is "the longest white beach in the Philippines". Stretching for over 8 kilometres (5 miles) along the Palawan coast it certainly does live up to its name. What the name doesn't convey is what a stunning, pristine beach this is.
An unbroken expanse of… read more »
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San Vito lo Capo // Italy
trolvag San Vito Lo Capo is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in Sicily. Located on the far northwestern peninsula, the white sandy bay lies at the foot of the iconic Monte Monaco and stretches for about 3 kilometres. The Blue Flag bathing waters are generally clear, calm and alluring but occasionally there is some seaweed.
It's a popular beach… read more »
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Turkish Steps // Italy
© DonnaSenzaFiato Scala dei Turchi, better known as Turkish Steps, is a stunningly beautiful area on the south coast of Sicily, near the town of Agrigento. Carved by salt-laden wind and rain, the dazzling white rocks provide natural steps down into the clear blue Mediterranean Sea.
The rock is soft limestone and white marl which creates a blinding white colour. From a distance,… read more »
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Torre Salsa Nature Reserve // Italy
Tiberio Frascari Torre Salsa Beach and Nature Reserve are in an unspoilt area of southwest Sicily, midway between Sciacca and Agrigento. The nature reserve covers 760 hectares and is bordered by a stunning white sandy beach which curves for 6 kilometres around the coast. The gentle waves and blue-hued waters are rich in marine life so it's a good beach for snorkelling… read more »
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Lo Zingaro // Italy
Mboesch Located due west of Palermo on a rugged peninsula is Lo Zingaro, Sicily's first ever Nature Reserve. It stretches 7 kilometres northwest along the coast from Scopello to San Vito Lo Capo, at the tip of the headland. The area is said to be one of the most dramatic and beautiful in Sicily.
The Lo Zingaro coastline is pitted… read more »
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Spiaggia di Sampieri // Italy
kirandulo Spiaggia de Sampieri is a long shallow beach with local fishing boats hauled up on the sandy shoreline. Frequently listed as one of Sicily's most beautiful beaches, it has fine golden sand and a few rocks.
Located on the southeast coast of Sicily, this busy beach extends for about 2 kilometres. It has a small pine forest area providing shady areas… read more »
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Mondello // Italy
Radek Kucharski With its crystal clear waters, Mondello Beach is 12 kilometres north of Palermo, northwest Sicily and is easy to reach by bus from the city. It has direct access from the roadside parking (there's a fee).
Nestled against the cliffs, the crescent-shaped bay has clear blue water which is dazzlingly beautiful. It sets the scene for the luxury villas that… read more »
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Calamosche // Italy
Enzo Rippa Calamosche is close to the southernmost tip of Italy and is the best known beach within Sicilly's marine reserve of Vendicari. In fact in 2005, it was awarded the title "Most beautiful beach in Italy" by the Blue Guide of Legambiente, which makes it pretty special.
Known locally as "Funni Musca", this pretty sandy cove extends for 200m between two headlands… read more »
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Okaloosa Beach // USA
Okaloosa Beach sits on a tiny island, just across the water from Fort Walton and a stone's throw along the coast from Destin.
The beach here's a portrait of paradise - the pristine sand is as icy-white as you're likely to find in the sunshine state, and there's a handful of watersports on offer in the crystal clear waters.
Unlike many of… read more »
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Cap Malheureux // Mauritius
© Nici Keil Located on the northern tip of Mauritius, Cap Malheureux Beach can be found beside a small village of the same name. Although its warm Indian Ocean waters are ideal for swimming in, Cap Malheureux is better known as a departure point for boat and catamaran trips to Flat Island and its lighthouse, as well as the wildlife refuge of Round… read more »
