Beaches with a multitude of strange formations, rocks with curious appearances, sand in a great variety of colors, natural phenomena that will make your imagination fly, all this and more is what we will explore together while we talk about the most amazing paradisiacal beaches in the world.
1. Koekohe Beach
Located on Koekohe Beach near Moeraki on New Zealand's Otago coast, these spherical stones have been exposed to erosion by wind and water. They are, without a doubt, one of the most fascinating and popular attractions on this southern island.
These stones were formed on the ancient sea floor approximately 60 million years ago in a similar way to how the pearl is formed in the oyster. Some weigh several tons and measure more than 3 meters in diameter.
2. The whitest beach in the world, in Australia (Hyams Beach)
Hyams Beach is a very popular place to spend an unforgettable vacation. Located on the southern shores of Jervis Bay, it is surrounded by beautiful natural attractions, including Jervis Bay National Park to the north and Booderee National Park to the south. With stretches of white sand beach as far as the eye can see, it is the perfect place to take a break.
An activity that is recommended in the place is diving, allowing you to observe octopuses, a variety of fish, sea dragons, and even, if the season allows it, friendly seals.
3. A beach with a waterfall, in California
The state of California has a great variety of beautiful beaches appreciated by tourists. Many of these are filled with visitors during the holidays, however, there are others that are hidden and of a very particular beauty.
There is a space within the Julia Pfeiffer Burn State Park, with a natural and amazing scene that is recommended to visit, a beach with memorable characteristics, which also has the Mcway Waterfall, which flows directly into the sea. The place itself is hidden between rocks, which give it a beautiful and welcoming look that few beaches in the region can match.
4. La Digue Island, Seychelles Islands
La Digue is an island highly appreciated by tourism, since its beauty is combined with its ornithological wealth, with the black flycatcher standing out, the only remaining paradise bird in the Seychelles archipelago; Furthermore, this island is the only one that seems to have not changed in the last 100 years.
To get here, you must take a boat from the island of Praslin, which takes just half an hour, and disembark at the port of La Passe, which has picturesque shops with Creole architecture. You can also see colonial houses, trails and a small road of more recent construction.
The most beautiful beach on the island is, without a doubt, Anse Source d'Argent, which bases its appeal on the granite rocks that, similar to whale's backs on the surface of the sea, stand out against the white sand and beautiful transparent waters .
5. Pink sands in Tikehau
Tikehau is an island that, after visiting it, will be among your most beautiful memories. In it you will find an oval lagoon that gives the impression of being a huge natural pool, with pink sand beaches. The waters that surround the island offer a wonderful spectacle with the diversity of marine life found in the area, such as eagle rays, schools of barracuda and tuna, gray sharks, sea turtles and dolphins.
The town of Tuherahera and the beautiful deserted beaches on the island will give you an opportunity to put your explorer skills to the test. To relax at the end of the day you can choose to observe the colonies of birds or the coral remains of the southern area.
6. Dolphin Beach, Monkey Mia, Australia
Clear blue skies most of the year will give you the opportunity to visit Monkey Mia, a World Heritage Site in Shark Bay, Australia. Whether you are looking for a place to relax, or an adventure to tell your friends, this site will offer you all kinds of natural attractions, with an abundance of marine life, and the most wonderful thing: living with wild dolphins.
For 40 years the dolphins of the region have been visiting the beach and interacting with visitors. You will be able to enter the water and feed them, with the help and supervision of the park rangers. Also, if you want to spend more time around these beautiful mammals, you can participate in the Project Eden dolphin conservation volunteer program.
7. The intact paradise of Similan, in Thailand
The Similan Islands, integrated into the Muko Similan National Park, will allow you to appreciate a natural environment that you will not be able to see in other places, with giant rocks, beaches of fine white sand and turquoise waters. The rocks and corals in the area provide a wonderful opportunity for diving. These natural formations, located both in and out of the water, give the feeling that they were left behind by an ancient race of giants.
The Nicobar pigeon or the mountain land crab (Pu Kai) are part of the great and beautiful variety of fauna that you can observe in this amazing place.
8. The Bay of Giant Tides in Maine, Canada
Considered one of the most amazing natural attractions in the world, the Bay of Fundy, in Maine, Canada, presents a unique peculiarity: twice a day, the sea empties and fills 100 billion tons of salt water, causing its tides are the highest in the world, reaching up to 16 meters high. This means that during part of the day, the place is completely without water.
The area's warm climate attracts ecotourism lovers and its waters allow clam and lobster fishing, as well as agriculture in the surrounding towns.
9. The beach of spheres in California, Bowling Ball Beach
Thousands of rocks similar to bowling balls, that is what adorns the Bowling Ball Beach, a beach as beautiful as it is curious, since the rock formations offer a view that will make your imagination fly. This multitude of circular stones are of almost identical size, with few differences, and as if that were not enough, they seem to be aligned in a certain order, making them a phenomenon of nature that you cannot miss.
Take your camera and take advantage of the moments when the tide goes out, because when the sun's rays touch the wet surface of the rocks, it presents a spectacular effect.
10. Cathedral Beach in Spain
Located on the coast of the province of Lugo (Galicia), Spain, Playa de las Catedrales or Playa de Aguas Santas, takes its first name due to the similar appearance that rock formations have with the flying buttresses of Gothic cathedrals.
The natural wealth of the place, both animal and plant, give this place a memorable memory for visitors. The set of rock arches will make you feel like a child going through a very large door, being, in some cases, open spaces up to 30 meters high, and you can observe them taking a walk on the beach at low tide.
11. The "darkest" beach in the world, on the island of Maui (Hawaii)
Located at the entrance to the Pololu Valley, this beach has acquired a dark color over the years due to the lava that has merged with the sand. To fully enjoy the beauty of the place, we recommend that you take the path to climb the mountain, from whose top you can appreciate a beautiful panorama. However, entering the water on this beach is not something you get used to, since the rocks on the coast are a constant danger and the tide is very aggressive.
12. A red beach between giant arches in Morocco
This beautiful beach is world-renowned as a natural monument, and famous for its large, dark red sandstone rock arches resembling huge dinosaur feet.
In order to fully appreciate this beach, it is recommended to wait until the tide is at its low points, in order to make a unique and unforgettable walk.
13. A paradise between rock walls in Thailand (Railay)
Railay is a bay near Ao Nang, to which it is only possible to go by boat, due to the cliffs that surround the place. The beaches of this bay are highly recommended if you are looking to spend a relaxing holiday with very beautiful views, since the area seems more like a paradise than a common beach.
You can rent kayaks to enjoy the waters of the place or you can choose to climb one of the many cliffs, the latter being a highly appreciated activity on the site.
14. A red beach between the desert and the sea of Peru
Between the sea and the desert of the Paracas National Reserve, in the Ica region, there is an area known as "red beach." The amazing appearance of this beach is due to the volcanic activity by which this area of the Pacific was affected. This resulted in a reddish clay that was integrated into the sand.
Regarded as a place for relaxation of spirit and for meditation, the panorama of vastness and emptiness will certainly clear anyone's mind.
15. A beach connected by a cave in New Zealand
Cathedral Cove is regarded as one of the most beautiful sites on New Zealand's Coromandel Peninsula. Just take a walk from Hahei Beach and you will find an arch-shaped cave entrance, where you can take a unique and unrepeatable photograph. The passage offered by this entrance, between two large white rocks, gives a beautiful sensation of splendor.
16. A pink sand beach in Greece
Elafonisi Beach is known as one of the most beautiful in the world because it is a heavenly place with pink sand and crystal clear waters. A highly recommended site for the privacy and relaxation it offers. This national park has a large number of dunes and the pink color of the sand is the product of the decomposition of corals. In addition, it is an ecosystem inhabited by beautiful starfish and Caretta Caretta turtles.
17. A beach between giant cliffs in Spain
The sea, the cliffs and the forest of the place offer a fusion of natural elements that make this site something impressive to look at. The cove of Sa Calobra will give you a memorable experience and with its waters the color of the sky you will believe you are in it. You can choose to arrive by boat or by car, and around the beach there are restaurants and souvenir shops.
The most unique thing about this site is the pedestrian crossing of about 300 meters in length that has to be crossed between two cliffs, giving a special touch to your visit.
18. A multicolored beach, in Australia (east coast)
A place that today is visited by thousands of tourists, Rainbow Beach owes its name to the coloration, similar to a rainbow, that presents the sand on the beach. In some places the beach takes on a curious appearance, like a lunar surface, with strange formations. In other places, the color of the sand takes on a very striking orange hue. It is recommended to rent a motor boat and explore the coasts of the area, as they offer a beautiful show.
19. A bioluminescent beach in the Manialtepec lagoon, Oaxaca
If luck is on your side, you can ever witness a fascinating natural phenomenon; it is a bright beach or a "sea of stars" as it is usually called. It is based on the ability of certain living organisms to produce light, which is most appreciated at night. If you ever come across this wonderful spectacle, don't forget to photograph or video it, as it is something few have ever seen.
20. A green sand beach in Hawaii
Papakolea Beach is located near South Point, on the largest island in Hawaii. It has greenish sand due to the presence of tiny pebbles of olivine, a semi precious mineral of volcanic origin. It can be said that when walking along this beach, one is literally "walking on jewels."
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