It’s never too early to plan your next sunny vacation to a gorgeous sandy Beach destination. We are going to help you narrow down your choices with some of the best beaches in the world!

Europe

Italy – Scala dei Turchi, Sicily

Italy has 450 islands and 7,600 km-long shorelines, so plenty of beaches to choose from. Sicily is also a hot spot when it comes to the best beaches in the world. Scala dei Turchi translates to the “Stair of the Turks”, and it is one of the most unique and beautiful beaches to see in Italy. Offering such a remarkable natural landscape with its marlstone composition. The white color of the beach and the rich shades of blue together make a beautiful composition worth seeing.

Portugal – Praia de Benagil, Algarve

Praia de Bengali is one of the most remote sandy beaches in Portugal. The beach lies in the very heart of a cave, with a hole at its center, letting the sunshine right through it, lighting up the beach. Truly an amazing and unique thing to see.

Iceland – Reynisfjara Beach, Vik

This one goes straight to the top of the best beaches in the world. The dramatic setting of the beach has been used for many movies and TV shows and you might recognize it from Game of Thrones. The beach is located next to the small village of Vík. What makes this beach stand out besides its beautiful surroundings is the unique black sand. This sand is due to the basalt lava. There are even basalt columns to see.

France – Étretat, Normandy

Probably the most popular and visited beach in France. The beach is located in the north-western part of the country, in the Normandy Region. Étretat beach and it’s scenic cliffs are a sight to behold. The whole beach is made up of tiny white pebbles.

Greece – Marathonisi, Zakynthos

Greece has an abundance of beautiful beaches to choose from, wherever you go along the coastline you will encounter them. Marathonisi is better known as Turtle Island. The beach is a vital nesting spot for endangered loggerhead sea turtles, therefore it got the name Turtle Island. Visitors must stay within five meters of the water to avoid disturbing them.

Asia

Indonesia – Pink beach, Komodo National Park

Located at the tourist destination on the rise, Indonesia’s Komodo National Park, it is one of the best beaches in the world where you will be able to experience the sheer beauty and uniqueness of nature while relaxing at the same time. Pink Beach or Pantai Merah is one of seven pink beaches on the planet. This unique beach gets its vivid color from microscopic animals called Foraminifera, which produces a red pigment on the coral reefs. When the tiny fragments of red coral combine with the white sands, this produces the soft pink color that is visible along the shoreline.

The Philippines – Banol Beach, Coron, Palawan

The new destination for tourism in the Philippines is Palawan that offers some of the best beaches in the world. Banol Beach, also called Banul Beach, is a beautiful sight thanks to the extra fine white sand that almost resembles powder. The turquoise water is stunning and one can simply not resist a swim. The beach is surrounded by beautiful rock formations and is perfect for taking photographs!

The Maldives – Nika Island Beaches

This famous beach in the Maldives is a perfect spot for nature admirers and adventurers. Nika Island beaches are rich with fine white sand and all shades of blue water you can imagine. However, Maldives is not famous for its low prices, so be prepared.

Japan – Fusaki beach, Ishigaki, Okinawa

Japan is a beautiful country filled with a lot of cultural heritage, but there are also a lot of stunning beaches. Fusaki Beach is open to the public for free and is accessed through the Fusaki Resort Village main entrance. This beach is very near the city center so it is the perfect getaway for all of you that enjoy sightseeing and relaxation in the sun!

Thailand – Maya Bay, Ko Phi Phi

Maya bay is often referred to as Thailand’s most beautiful beach, and one of the best beaches in the world. This beach is probably most famous because of the film Beach with Leonardo DiCaprio, the reason many tourists venture out to see it. Maya bay is filled with beautiful white sand, clear blue water and it is surrounded by jungle!

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