Itching to escape the hustle and bustle of city life? Picture the wind whipping through your hair and your toes scrunched up in a bed full of warm soft sand — perfection. Get your dose of vitamin “sea” with our guide to the top 10 bucket list-worthy beaches around the world!
A place to lay your worries bare and relax in the sandy embrace of a warm bed of gold, everybody loves a good beach day. With that in mind, we’re celebrating World Beach Day! Held on 1st September, this day aims to share the love and appreciation we have for our beautiful sandy beaches around the world. Focused on raising awareness, World Beach Day strives to encourage others to be educated on how we can protect our beach day paradises from harmful issues such as erosion and pollution which will affect wildlife. As a beach lover myself, it’s important that we continue to take care of our sunny havens to be able to continue to enjoy the tranquillity and warmth our beaches bring. Without further ado, let’s jump right into our picks of top 10 bucket list-worthy beaches to visit around the world
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1. Tulum Beach — Riviera Maya, Mexico
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A UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Tulum is located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, home to thousands of species of flora and fauna and even coral reefs.
Tulum boasts a beautiful white-sandy beach and clear turquoise waters. Uniquely, it houses the famous ancient Mayan Ruins as its backdrop – a magnificent cultural sight. Snorkel in this beach’s jewel blue seas and come face-to-face with majestic marine sea turtles! You can also visit the Tulum Ruins to learn more about ancient Mayan history.
Address: Along the Caribbean Coast in Tulum, Mexico
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2. Matira Beach — Bora Bora, French Polynesia
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Known for being an island of romance, Matira Beach’s marbled azure waters and soft, downy sand are truly a sight for sore eyes. The largest public access beach in Bora Bora, it’s filled with resorts and bars, making for a popular relaxing getaway for tourists (such as yourself!). Adventurous activities, for those who like getting a little adrenaline going in their veins, include renting jet skis or going on a scenic walking trail for fantastic views up Mt Otemanu across the lagoon.
Address: F756+GR9, Bora-Bora, French Polynesia
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3. Horseshoe Bay — Bermuda
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This beach is named after its curved shape and is home to rosy-hued pink, blush-tone sands, and crystal clear blue waters. It has a 2KM walking trail along the sand dunes that leads you to a more secluded part of Bermuda filled with smaller coves and even more of its signature Instagram-worthy pink sand! Catch a dive and witness the spectacular coral reefs underneath or visit Gibb’s Hill Lighthouse nearby to capture breathtaking views of the shoreline. This is one beach you can’t afford to miss.
Address: Bermuda’s South Shore
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4. Maya Bay — Koh Phi Phi Island, Thailand
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Fun fact: Maya Bay is part of the Phi Phi Islands and is the crown jewel of Thailand! Did you know that it was also featured in Leonardo Dicaprio’s ‘The Beach’ movie? Certainly a stunning beauty! It’s rather small, around 250 meters long, featuring silky white soft sand with colorful underwater corals and exotic fishes which can be seen under its calm and crystal clear waters. Perfect for all you snorkel enthusiasts! Located nearby this stunning haven is a Viking cave that hides ancient drawings from thousands of years ago. There’s no doubt this little bay has its charms (and mysteries).
Address: On Phi Phi Ley, Ko Phi Phi Don, Thailand
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5. Navagio Beach AKA Shipwreck Beach — Zakynthos, Greece
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Shipwreck Beach is one of the most photogenic sights in Greece. Its unique name was birthed due to the shipwreck of a boat that was washed ashore and known for transporting illegal cigarettes in 1983. Yes, this rusted shipwreck is still there and rests buried in the limestone gravel sand of this stunning beach! This tiny cove has a beautiful mix of white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters and is surrounded by towering white cliffs. Home to the beach’s sea turtles, Shipwreck beach is great for turtle spotting!
Address: North West Corner of Zakynthos Islands, 250KM west of Athens in the Ionian Sea
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6. Finolhu Beach — Baa Atoll, Maldives
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The Maldives, filled with about 1,200 small coral islands, feels like a surreal sight straight out of a postcard! Finolhu is one of the many popular beaches in the Maldives where you can unwind in excellent comfort resorts, winding oceanfront boardwalks, and vivid clear blue waters. The island boasts the longest sandbank (1.8KM) of all the other Maldivian resort islands! Also located in the UNESCO world biosphere, it’s filled with a multitude of coral reefs and marine wildlife. Activities that may (or may not) be for the faint of hearts include swimming with Manta Rays and Whale Sharks to give you that underwater thrill.
Address: 2X63+G6F, Kanufushi Island Baa Atoll, Hithaadhoo, Maldives
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7. Camps Bay Beach — Cape Town, South Africa
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Camps Bay is a renowned beach in Cape Town. Enjoy amazing views coupled with turquoise-emerald waters! Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this bay is truly a spectacular sight indeed. Even its deceptively cold waters don’t deter many from visiting! Being set against a glorious backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and Table Mountain, who can blame them? Take in the scenic views this beach has to offer as you hike up the Pipe Track overlooking these magnificent mountains and powerful blue ocean waves. Feeling peckish? Camps Bay is known for its fresh seafood that you can feast on. Perfect after a long fulfilling day at the beach.
Address: West Coast, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
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8. Nacpan Beach — El Nido (Palawan), Philippines
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Nacpan Beach — a cream-colored sandy beach that stretches about 4KM of El Nido town is surely a beach you should not miss! Here, you can find hundreds of tall swaying coconut trees, fishing villages, and clear aqua waters, a paradise that will not disappoint. Try Beach Glamping here in amazing tents for a sophisticated outdoor camping experience! Or, if you fancy water activities, kayaking, and stand-up paddle board are available too!
Address: 17KM North of El Nido town, 1st District in Palawan
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9. Whitehaven Beach — Queensland, Australia
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Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island, Australia’s most famous beach stretches over 7km long with swirling white sands. Boasting pristine aqua-blue waters and astonishingly white sand that is 98.7% pure silica, giving it its dazzling white color, the sand here at Whitehaven Beach is soft and silky smooth to the touch as compared to other beaches! If you’d like to get an aerial view of the beach, you can hop on a helicopter ride for an impressive view of the coastline. Prefer to be on land? Spot sea turtles or a pod of dolphins while wandering along the shore! Nothing screams vacation better than this.
Address: Whitsunday Island off the coast of Queensland
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10. Anse Source d’Argent — La Digue, Seychelles
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Anse Source d’Argent Beach is said to be one of the most photographed and picturesque beaches in the world. Stretching along the warm Indian Ocean, prepare to feast your eyes on its striking views. Expect craning coconut palms, blinding powdery white sands lapped by shallow emerald waters, and elephant-like granite boulders scattered along the coast. It’s also famous as a backdrop for many product ad campaigns like Bacardi and Hollywood Movies. A remarkable beach filled with tropical dreams. Experience the island life by enjoying fresh food and tropical fruits from shacks or hop on a transparent kayak where you can witness the crystal clear waters up close and personal!
Address: Southwest of La Digue Island, Seychelles
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Get Sun-Kissed At These Bucket List-Worthy Beaches
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