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Travel & Selling Tips / Top 25 Beaches in the World according to TripAdvisor
These are the beaches that travelers dream of all year long
White sands, rugged coastlines, the works—these are the beaches that travelers dream of all year long says TripAdvisor.
1. Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Island, Whitsunday Islands
“I've been around the world and honestly this is one of the most spectacular places on the planet. From the crystal clear turquoise water to the miles of pure white sand, it is truly breathtaking.”
2. Santa Maria Beach
Cayo Santa Maria, Villa Clara Province
“Incredibly fine white sand that feels like flour, tranquil water, and a nice little breeze... this place is paradise. Some days, you can see fish swimming around or even dolphins from close distance.”
3. Baia do Sancho
Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
“A beautiful remote beach that can only be reached by descending ladders and stone steps. The majestic bluffs will take your breath away.”
4. Grace Bay Beach
Grace Bay, Providenciales
“An absolutely idyllic setting. Golden sand edging crystal clear blue water with gently lapping waves - it's what postcards were made for.”
5. St. Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach, Florida
“A great walking beach with white quartz sand, clear calm water, and seashells by the truckload. The most perfect place to watch the sun set over the ocean.”
6. Turquoise Bay
Exmouth, Australia
“Words cannot capture how spectacular this beach is. Long stretches of white sand and crystal blue water. World class snorkeling for beginners as well as experienced.”
7. Eagle Beach
Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
“Tranquil and pristine, the water is beautifully clear with no rocks or seaweed. The beach stretches as far as you can see.”
8. Spiaggia dei Conigli
Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily
“One of the marvels of the world. White sand beach, turquoise water, cooling sea breeze. Prepare for a 20-minute walk to get to the beach, but once you are there you feel like you're not on Earth.”
9. Ka'anapali Beach
Lahaina, Hawaii
“This beach is so gorgeous and accessible to everyone. There’s easy parking and a wonderful path to walk on along the beach with showers to clean off. You can hang out on the soft sand, go for a walk, snorkel, swim or paddle board in the clear, calm waters. It’s truly paradise!”
10. Baia dos Golfinhos
Praia da Pipa, Brazil
“Whenever you go, there's no doubt you'll see dolphins! But the landscape alone is breathtaking.”
11. Playa de Cofete
Morro del Jable, Spain
“Miles of beautiful, wild, untouched beach, wrapped in mountains that seem to flow into the water.”
12. Varadero Beach
Varadero, Cuba
“Postcard perfect. The water was the bluest I’ve ever seen and the sand was powdery white.”
13. Praia da Falesia
Olhos de Agua, Portugal
“Gorgeous red sand cliffs lead to the green-blue ocean and a white sand beach that seemingly stretches forever.”
14. Maho Bay Beach
Cruz Bay, St. John
“A beautiful white sand beach known for snorkeling with sea turtles. We saw countless turtles and an octopus while snorkeling just off the beach.”
15. Seven Mile Beach
Negril, Jamaica
“Absolutely love this stretch of Jamaica. Some of the clearest turquoise water that you will experience, along with white sand as fine as sugar.”
16. La Concha Beach
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
“You could spend an entire week on this gorgeous beach and find new adventures. A glorious arc of golden sand backed by a fabulous promenade.”
17. Playa Norte
Isla Mujeres
“The water is clear and every beautiful shade of blue you can imagine. It’s the very essence of true paradise.”
18. Seven Mile Beach
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
“Perfect turquoise water that can be seen for miles, clean soft sifted sand. If you haven't been to Seven Mile Beach, then you are truly missing out.”
19. Bavaro Beach
Bavaro, Dominican Republic
“The water is as crystal clear as you see in a magazine and the beach is well maintained with no rocks. A place of total relaxation.”
20. Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
“Stunningly beautiful and well maintained beach that stretches for miles.”
21. Balos Lagoon
Kissamos, Greece
“Feels like another planet. A breathtaking place with a lagoon on one side and a beach on the other.”
22. Playa Manuel Antonio
Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
“Beautiful beach with patches of sparkly black sand and very few waves, idyllic to float and bask.”
23. Nungwi Beach
Nungwi, Tanzania
“Amazing combination of white, velvet-like sands and water changing colors throughout the day, from light blue to emerald green.”
24. Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi, Greece
“Elafonissi is like paradise on earth with pink coral sand and warm crystalline waters.”
25. Plage de Santa Giulia
Santa Giulia, France
“Beautiful panorama, with a dreamy landscape, turquoise water and lovely boulders at each end.”