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Whitehaven Beach
Silica-white sand and turquoise water.
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An editorial collection of iconic beaches and unforgettable coastal landscapes. Use the ranking as inspiration, then choose the shore that fits your travel style.
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Anse Source dβArgent
Granite boulders, palms and shallow lagoon water.
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Navagio Beach
Dramatic cliffs, bright blue water and a famous shipwreck.
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BaΓa do Sancho
Emerald water, cliffs and protected marine life.
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Grace Bay Beach
Powdery sand, calm shallows and luminous turquoise water.
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Matira Beach
Calm lagoon water, palms and sunset views.
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Seven Mile Beach
Long coral-sand shoreline and clear caribbean water.
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Elafonissi Beach
Pink-tinted sand, shallow lagoons and mediterranean light.
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Boulders Beach
Granite coves and a famous african penguin colony.
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Maya Bay
Towering limestone cliffs and a sheltered tropical bay.
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Nacpan Beach
Wide golden sand, coconut palms and quiet island scenery.
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Pink Sands Beach
Soft blush-colored sand and clear atlantic water.
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Horseshoe Bay Beach
Curved pink sand, rocky coves and calm blue water.
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Lanikai Beach
Fine sand, turquoise water and views of the mokulua islets.
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Trunk Bay
White sand, reef snorkeling and green island hills.
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Cala Macarella
Pine-framed cove, pale sand and crystalline mediterranean water.
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Praia da Marinha
Golden cliffs, sea arches and clear atlantic water.
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Flamenco Beach
White sand, calm water and a relaxed island atmosphere.
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Turquoise Bay
Reef-flat water and easy access to ningaloo marine life.
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Tulum Beach
Palm-lined caribbean shore and nearby maya heritage.
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Playa Norte
Calm shallow caribbean water and broad white sand.
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La Pelosa
Shallow turquoise water and a historic coastal tower.
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Spiaggia dei Conigli
Clear mediterranean water and an unspoiled island setting.
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Cala GoloritzΓ©
Limestone cliffs, a sea stack and intensely blue water.
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Stiniva Beach
Narrow cliff entrance opening onto a pebbly adriatic cove.
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Zlatni Rat
Distinctive golden-pebble spit shaped by wind and currents.
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Pasjaca Beach
Dramatic cliffs and a secluded adriatic shoreline.
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Kelingking Beach
T-rex-shaped cliffs above a wild white-sand cove.
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Diamond Beach
Black volcanic sand and ice fragments from a glacier lagoon.
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Reynisfjara Beach
Black sand, basalt columns and powerful atlantic surf.
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Durdle Door
Limestone arch, pebble beach and jurassic coast scenery.
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Porthcurno Beach
White sand, turquoise water and rugged granite cliffs.
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Luskentyre Beach
Vast pale sand, dunes and open hebridean skies.
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Sennen Cove
Surf-friendly sand and dramatic western coastal scenery.
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Rhossili Bay
Sweeping beach, grassy cliffs and views of wormβs head.
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Cala Agulla
Pine forest, pale sand and clear balearic water.
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Ses Illetes
Shallow aquamarine water and fine mediterranean sand.
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Playa de Ses Illetes
Tranquil lagoon-like shallows and a minimalist island landscape.
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CalΓ³ des Moro
Small turquoise cove enclosed by rocky cliffs.
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Papagayo Beach
Sheltered golden sand beneath volcanic hills.
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Playa de Muro
Long sandy shoreline with exceptionally shallow water.
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Cala Comte
Rocky coves, clear water and memorable sunset vistas.
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Myrtos Beach
White pebbles, steep mountains and deep blue ionian water.
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Balos Lagoon
Pale sandbar, shallow lagoon and rugged island peaks.
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Sarakiniko Beach
Sculpted white volcanic rock and cobalt sea.
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Fakistra Beach
Wooded hills, clear water and a tucked-away cove.
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Voidokilia Beach
Near-perfect crescent sand and a calm natural bay.
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Koukounaries Beach
Pine-backed sand and clear aegean water.
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Porto Katsiki
Dramatic white cliffs and vivid ionian water.
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Plage de Palombaggia
Pale sand, granite rocks and pine-fringed water.
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Santa Giulia Beach
Shallow turquoise lagoon and soft white sand.
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Calanques de Sormiou
Limestone cliffs, clear water and a mediterranean inlet.
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Plage Notre-Dame
Quiet white sand, pine forest and protected island scenery.
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Playa de las Teresitas
Golden imported sand and calm sheltered water.
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Corralejo Grandes Playas
Dune fields, broad sand and atlantic blues.
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Playa de Papagayo
Volcanic landscapes, clear water and sheltered bays.
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Cala Brandinchi
Shallow clear water and views toward tavolara.
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La Cinta
Long pale sand and calm water near san teodoro.
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Isola Bella Beach
Pebbly shore beside a lush protected islet.
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San Vito Lo Capo Beach
Wide pale sand beneath a dramatic mountain backdrop.
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Fteri Beach
Secluded pale cove surrounded by rugged limestone.
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Punta Prosciutto
Fine sand and shallow caribbean-like ionian water.
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Playa de Bolonia
Wild dune-backed sand and views across the strait.
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Zahara de los Atunes
Wide atlantic sand and relaxed coastal character.
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Cala Jondal
Rocky shore, clear water and polished mediterranean atmosphere.
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Playa de Famara
Long surf beach beneath volcanic cliffs.
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Praia do Camilo
Small golden cove reached by a scenic stairway.
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Praia da FalΓ©sia
Red-and-gold cliffs above a long sandy beach.
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Praia do Carvalho
Hidden cove, sea arches and warm limestone scenery.
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Praia de Benagil
Cave-framed coast and calm golden-water views.
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Praia da Ursa
Wild atlantic cove beneath jagged rock formations.
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Playa del Amor
Hidden beach inside a volcanic island formation.
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Balandra Beach
Shallow turquoise bay, desert hills and iconic rock scenery.
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Playa Paraiso
White caribbean sand, palms and warm shallow water.
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Akumal Bay
Calm caribbean water and a protected marine environment.
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Playa Delfines
Broad public beach, strong surf and open caribbean views.
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Manuel Antonio Beach
Rainforest-framed sand and wildlife-rich coastline.
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Playa Conchal
Shell-like beach texture and clear pacific water.
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Playa Hermosa
Calmer pacific water and a relaxed resort-town setting.
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Punta Uva
Jungle-backed beach and vivid caribbean water.
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Eagle Beach
Wide white sand and iconic low-divi-divi trees.
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Baby Beach
Shallow protected lagoon and family-friendly water.
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Mambo Beach
Clear caribbean water and an easy-access beach district.
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Kenepa Grandi
Bright blue bay surrounded by dry tropical hills.
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Magens Bay
Sheltered crescent bay and green island slopes.
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Cane Garden Bay
Palm-lined bay with calm caribbean water.
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The Baths Beach
Granite boulders, pools and a photogenic shoreline.
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Pigeon Point Beach
Palm-fringed sand and clear tropical water.
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Anse Lazio
Granite boulders, palms and translucent water.
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Anse Georgette
Secluded white sand and lush island vegetation.
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Beau Vallon Beach
Broad sand, calm water and a lively island setting.
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Kovalam Beach
Curving arabian sea shore and palm-lined coastal scenery.
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Radhanagar Beach
Soft white sand, forest and clear andaman water.
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Agonda Beach
Quiet palm-backed sand and a laid-back coastal atmosphere.
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Varkala Beach
Clifftop views, golden sand and arabian sea sunsets.
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Om Beach
Curved shoreline and green coastal hills.
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Palolem Beach
Sheltered bay, palms and colorful coastal life.
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Railay Beach
Limestone cliffs, warm water and dramatic island scenery.
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Sunrise Beach
Soft sand and calm andaman sea water.
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Long Beach
Broad sandy shore and peaceful sunset atmosphere.
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