There is a reason why beaches are called paradise. Sunshine and ocean breeze can put the mind at ease. The turquoise water and calm, relaxing coastal colors awaken the best mood. What can be a better vacation than time spent in paradise? Enlisted below are 10 best beaches in the world where one can easily lose themselves between the azure sky and sand.
Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach, Cape Town, South Africa
If swimming with penguins is a luxury than dare, we say that Boulders Beach is one of the world’s best luxury beaches. Dotted with several ancient boulders, the beach offers much more than the breezy air, soft sand, and exciting waves of the ocean. What makes it different is its residents – a colony of African penguins. Boulders Beach is an exclusive opportunity to swim with thousands of them. Visitors can not only swim, play, or photograph with them but also feed them. Summer is the prime time to visit the beach to see most penguin action.
Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI
Trunk Bay, St. John, USVI
Trunk Bay is the most photographed island on the archipelago of the Caribbean. Its turquoise water, verdant landscape, and sun-soaking beaches drive thousands of tourists every year. The 225-yard-long underwater trail is just the perfect setting for a watersport daredevil to go snorkeling. The lush hills of this island also stage exciting and steep paths to go hiking. Filled with ruins of ancient sugar plantations, the island is as historic as it is exotic. With its National Park and Cruz Bay lined with shops and restaurants, Trunk bay is a hip and happening destination for a holidaymaker seeking luxury beach vacations.
Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos
Parrot Cay, Turks and Caicos
The gorgeous island of Parrot Cay in the Turks and Caicos archipelago boasts thousands of acres of white sand beaches. Half sandy and the rest immersing in the crystal-clear water of the ocean, the beach is just a 35-minute boat ride from Providenciales. Surrounded by beautiful views of the hills and their lush greenery, the beaches offer a haven to unwind and relax. This tropical sanctuary is studded with several luxurious resorts and fine dining restaurants to make a stay unforgettable.
Seychelles, East Africa
Seychelles, East Africa
The beaches in Seychelles are best described by the beauty of their powdery-soft white sand that is every so often graced by soft waves of blue Indian Ocean. With a beautiful backdrop of rolling hills covered in palm trees and setting of big rocky boulders, the beaches offer nature’s most spectacular scenic views. Recently with the opening of several luxury beach resorts in this slide of paradise, tourists can expect a more pampered vacation in Seychelles.
Shipwreck Beach, Zakynthos, Greece
Shipwreck Beach, Zakynthos, Greece
Sometimes referred to as the “Smugglers Cover” the Shipwreck Beach in Greece is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Surrounded by a humongous edge of the cliff on three sides and by the ocean on the fourth, the beach has a broken beauty that will enchant anyone. In the very middle of the beach is the skeleton of a wrecked ship that makes it unique from the other exotic beaches. There are several legends and myths surrounding the broken ship. One of the most famous is that the shipwreck is what caused the sand to build up, resulting in a small beach. Those with a nag for enigma and legends will find the beach quite of their interest.
Hidden Beach, El Nido, Philippines
Hidden Beach, El Nido, Philippine
Towered by the gray karst cliffs is a white strip of sand called the Hidden Beach. It is also referred to as the Secret Beach and might be one of the most beautiful beaches ever seen. The place owes its name to the fact that it is so nicely concealed by the cliffs that it could easily be overlooked by the mariners. With enough space in the back of the cliffs, they allow tourists to wander around and explore the place. With such a grand view in sight, it is easy to come up with several fantasies while taking in the majestic vitas. The beach is a beautiful place for the intrepid globetrotter looking for adventure as well as a dreamy vacationer looking for a story.
Baby Beach Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Port Royal Cove, Baby Beach Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Horseshoe Bay is another beach that will appeal to just about anyone. While it continues to a popular beach on the island, it has a hidden secret called Port Royal Cove. The cove has shallow water that allows its young tourists to indulge in exciting activities like swimming in the ocean without being exposed to danger. Surrounded by dramatic rock formations, the beach is a perfect setting to watch a sunset or take Instagram-worthy pictures. Situated nearby is Spicelands Equestrian Centre that offers trail rides to the private cove in Southampton Parish.
Fare Beach, Huahine, French Polynesia
Fare Beach, Huahine, French Polynesia
While beaches in Bora Bora and Moorea continue to be the most raved sand strips in French Polynesia, Fare Beach may come by as a pleasant surprise. Residing on the coastline of a cheaper island and being much less crowded, Fare Beach is a peaceful and somewhat unchartered territory. Its powdery white sand and clear waterfront enjoys a verdant backdrop with trees and a mountainous jungle. Despite its lesser popularity, the island of Huahine is a home to several high-end hotels and ensures a more-than-just-comfortable sojourns, even luxury beach vacations.
Honopu Beach, Kauai, HI
Honopu Beach, Kauai, HI
Honopu Beach is also known as Cathedral Beach is pretty difficult to reach. But that is what makes it so beautiful. Uncrowded and almost untouched, Honopu is worth the trouble taken to reach there. Its cumin-color soft sad is towered by vegetation-cloaked cliffs to create a landscape that is not common. The beach remains so uncrowded that there is a chance one might find it without a soul in sight. This beach has also featured in several Hollywood movies including King Kong, Six day, Seven Nights, and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
As Catedrais Beach, Spain
As Catedrais Beach, Spain
As Catedrais Beach or Beach of the Cathedrals is a magical coast that disappears. When seen during low tides, the beach is visible under and around the precarious arches of rocks. These rocks arches line on the beach like actual cathedrals, thus earning the shoreline its name. But, during the high tides, the beach along with its cathedrals sink in the bay leaving the visitors full of wonder. Anyone staying long enough can watch the beach emerging and sinking back. The process is awe-inspiring, to say the least.
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