These are the most beautiful beaches in the world, and there are also some European beaches among them.
Some of the most beautiful beaches in the world offer us exactly what we need: the smell of salt, the soothing sound of waves and soft sand under our feet. The online platform Conde Nast has presented a list of the most beautiful beaches in the world, where you won't find a bunch of tourists under umbrellas, so their beauty will remain in your memory for all eternity.
The most beautiful beaches in the world
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- Benguerra Island, Bazaruto Archipelago, Mozambique
- Playa Paraiso, Cayo Largo del Sur, Cuba
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- Uig Sands, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
- Al Mughsail, Salalah, Oman
- Luskentyre, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
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- Dune du Pilat, France
In the warmer months, Europe's tallest sand dune, just an hour's drive from Bordeaux, is shrouded in a shimmering mist that gives the illusion of glittering treasure. The beach is lined with pine trees, and fine sand crunches beneath your feet as you dip your toes in the Atlantic. Nearby, fishermen display their catch of the day, while you can spend your days exploring the uncrowded surrounding beaches.
- Dune du Pilat, France
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- Ora Beach, Indonesia
- Awaroa, South Island, New Zealand
- Die Plaat, Walker Bay Nature Reserve, JAR
- Grand Anse, Grenada
- Jibei Island beach, Taiwan
- Honopu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii
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- Keem Bay, Achill Island, Ireland
Keem Bay is a picturesque bay on the west coast of Achill Island in County Mayo that attracts mainly local families while remaining hidden from the tourist crowds. Keem Bay is famous for its golden sandy beach surrounded by rugged cliffs and crystal clear sea. The bay offers breathtaking views, making it popular not only with bathers but also with hikers.
- Keem Bay, Achill Island, Ireland
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- Fakarava, French Polynesia
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- Praia do Sancho, Brazil
- Chesterman Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada
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- Anse Source d'Argent, Seychelles
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- Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island, Fiji
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- Hidden Beach, Palawan, Philippines
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- Marathonisi, Zakynthos, Greece
The pristine white sand islet of Marathonisi is an important nesting site for the endangered karate sea turtles, which visitors should also keep in mind when visiting. Turtle Island, as the islet is also known more widely, smells of pine trees, while soft white sand stretches beneath your feet. Here you will find a series of sea caves waiting to be discovered, with only turtles, seals and the hum of boats for company.
- Marathonisi, Zakynthos, Greece
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- Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius
- Tortuga Bay, Santa Cruz Island, Galápagos
- Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Australia
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- Pink Sand Beach, Barbuda
- Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
- Ocracoke Lifeguarded Beach, North Carolina, USA
- Rauðasandur Beach, Iceland
Rauðasandur Beach, also known as Red Sand Beach, is a stunning beach on the Westfjords peninsula in northwest Iceland. It is known for its unique reddish-golden sand, from which it got its name. Rauðasandur is one of the most remote and picturesque beaches in Iceland, as its golden and reddish hues create a visually striking contrast with the surrounding cliffs and the blue of the Atlantic Ocean.