10 most visited beaches in the world. Rating of the best and unique beaches in the world

Alexey Vakulenko

traveled all over the South of Russia by car

As soon as the holiday season approaches, the question of choosing a place to relax becomes acute. The real pearl is Crimea with its picturesque views of the sea and mountains. Let's try to figure out where in Crimea the cleanest sea is.

The Crimean peninsula and the Black Sea washing it are a unique recreational complex. The local climate allows you not only to have a wonderful rest and relaxation, but also to noticeably improve your health. And in order to get the maximum benefit, it is important to choose the cleanest beach for relaxation. The following factors should be taken into account:

Popularity of the place. The greater the flow of tourists, the more garbage they leave behind. It is more profitable to look for untouched corners of nature, but within reasonable limits.

Availability of treatment facilities. Some stations are operating at maximum capacity or require repairs altogether. A similar situation is observed on the South Coast, since this is the most popular resort destination, and accordingly the load on treatment points is greater.

Direction and climate. The Western, Southern and Black Sea regions of Crimea differ in their indicators, for example water temperature, frequency of storms, precipitation.

Entertainment and attractions. You don’t have to worry too much about this, since each resort has its own highlight. In addition, getting to famous attractions is not difficult, so you can base yourself on less popular resorts and travel to neighboring famous towns.

Top 10 cleanest beaches

The beaches in Crimea differ not only in terms of cleanliness. There are sandy, pebble or mixed coastlines, and areas covered with concrete slabs. Some access to the sea are adjacent to sanatoriums and boarding houses, so access to them may be difficult.

It is worth taking into account the availability of free access, additional paid amenities, infrastructure development and the cost of housing.

To prevent your vacation from becoming a disappointment, we offer the top 10 best beaches Crimea, which are distinguished by their purity, picturesqueness and have their own history.

Tarkhankut

Cape Tarkhankut is considered almost the cleanest place in Crimea. Most local beaches are wild or inaccessible. However, you can find a couple of places for a quiet family vacation. One of them is Olenevsky Beach.

Despite the fact that the infrastructure here is not as developed as in more popular resorts, it is precisely this atmosphere that allows you to enjoy the sea and fresh air to the greatest extent.

Balaclava

Balaklava is a special city. Next to it are the most popular nudist beaches in Crimea.

For recreation, its surroundings are more interesting. Fifteen minutes from the city is Silver Beach, and a little further is Golden Beach. These places are famous for their views and pure water. You can get there on foot, by car or by sea on a boat.

New World

The New World is known for its picturesque bays: Blue, Green and Blue. The most dangerous place counts Blue Bay, but the other two are very clean and suitable for recreation.

It is better to opt for Green Bay with clear water and sandy coast. Juniper groves saturate the air and make it truly healing.

Sevastopol

What should interest you is not Sevastopol itself, but the nearby Cape Fiolent. It is distinguished by a sand and pebble beach, almost half a kilometer long. To get to it you need to walk along the “Path of Health” - a staircase with 800 steps.

The views here are simply incredible, but there is one serious drawback - it’s safe to swim only when it’s calm. Due to the waves, the water becomes cloudy and it becomes impossible to see the rocky bottom. This can cause serious injury.

Feodosia

Feodosia, like Balaklava, has its own Golden Beach. It is the calling card of these places. In addition, you can have fun in the water park, numerous cafes, etc.

The sea here is azure, rather shallow, and the coast is mostly sandy. Further from the center, stones begin to appear, but the landscapes are stunning anywhere in the city. Feodosia is very popular resort, so get ready for a large number vacationers.

Chersonesos

Chersonesos and Cossack Bay are considered one of the best vacation spots. This cape is washed by the sea on three sides. The coast is quite flat, but pebbly, and there are stones at the bottom. The infrastructure is developed, so there will be no problems with transport and various amenities.

A special feature of these places are the ancient ruins of Tauride Chersonesus. This ancient polis, even after millennia, reflects the greatness of the ancient Greeks.

Yalta

The most popular resort on the southern coast of Crimea is Yalta. Crowds of tourists come here every year, so there will be no problems in terms of entertainment and general infrastructure.

As for beaches, Massandrovsky is considered the cleanest and most equipped. There is even a VIP section, where the passage to the water is equipped with a boardwalk on top of pebbles. The territory is regularly cleaned, so the number of vacationers practically does not affect the cleanliness of the coast.

The free beach must be occupied in the morning, otherwise you may be left without a place. The VIP sector is shareware. Access to the sea is free, but you need to rent a bungalow for relaxation.

Koktebel

Koktebel and its famous rocks are business card Crimea. It’s worth going here if only for these views, especially at sunset. To swim, you should drive a little further, for example to Quiet bay. This perfect place for families with children, since the entrance to the water here is gentle, and the shallow water extends for tens of meters.

Another place is Fox Bay. This wild beach, which was chosen by nudists and informals. For naked sunbathing this is what you need, but for family people it is still better to choose the first option.

Simeiz

Of all the variety of beach areas in Simeiz, it is worth giving primacy to the Blue Bay. For entertainment, there is also a water park of the same name, which operates entirely using sea water - this is its highlight.

The coast itself is covered with pebbles, and fragments of rocks can be seen everywhere. All this creates an indescribable picture. Cozy bays are scattered along the entire coast, creating ideal conditions for relaxation without unnecessary noise and fuss.

Parthenite

The beaches at the foot of Mount Ayu-Dag are more suitable for extreme recreation, because getting to them is not easy. In addition, the bottom here is rocky, and the waves create obstacles for descent. But the views here are such that you will not find anywhere else, and this applies not only Crimean coast. Perfectly clear water, the Devil's Finger rock separating the Big and Small beaches - that's what you need to pay attention to.

Crimea is unique in its climate and nature, marine species and rock creations created by waves and wind over centuries. Clean beaches It’s quite easy to find here, but the main thing is to keep them in this condition in the future.

One of the most beautiful beaches world and, according to the authoritative opinion of National Geographic, ranks first in the ranking of beaches. Pale pink sand of Source d'Argent beach ( Anse Source d "Argent - translated as "Silver Source") on the island of La Digue, which is part of the system of 115 islands of the Seychelles archipelago and is located in the western Indian Ocean. The beach on the island of La Digue is one of the most photographed beaches in the world , his photographs can be seen in countless travel magazines.

To say that the beach is magnificent is to say almost nothing! Amazingly clear turquoise water, with through which you can observe the diverse fauna of the Indian Ocean, noisy foamy waves caressing the soft white sand and beautiful palm trees giving coolness from the hot sun.

2. Navagio Beach

Navagio Beach is located in an isolated sandy bay on the island of Zakynthos, Greece Ionian Islands. The only way to get to Zakynthos Island is by boat. Navagio is one of the main symbols of holidays in Greece; it often appears on postcards. Navagio has limestone cliffs, white sand, blue sea and traces of former shipwrecks. It's no wonder that this stunning beach attracts thousands of tourists every year.

3. The Baths

Bath Beach is located on the southern tip of Virgin Gorda, the third largest island in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. Huge granite boulders lie on the beach, forming spectacular tunnels and grottoes that are open to the sea at high tide. Some shafts reach 12 meters in diameter. The clear sea is ideal for snorkeling. The baths are an area of ​​unique geological formations.

4. Tapuaetai

Tapatei island on the southern edge of Aitutaki Atoll, which is part of the Cook Islands archipelago. The beach was awarded the title of "Australia and Oceania's Leading Beach" at the World Travel Awards held in Sydney.

5. Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat)

The Golden Horn (Golden Cape) is one of the most famous beaches in Europe and one of the main tourist attractions in Croatia. Located near the town of Bol on south coast Brac Island, Golden Horn, is a narrow white pebble beach. Sosnovaya the grove that borders the beach is the location for the remains villas Rustica, Roman times.

6. Oludeniz

Oludeniz is a small village located on southwest coast Turkey on the shore Aegean Sea. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Oludeniz. This beach is famous for its turquoise-tinged sea and is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean.

7. Trunk Bay

Trunk Bay Beach is located in the National Park on the island of St. John, Virgin Islands United States. Rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

8. Maya Bay

Maya Bay is a shallow cove surrounded by a ring of steep limestone cliffs on Phi Phi Leh Island, the second largest island in the Phi Phi archipelago. Maya Bay Beach became world famous after the film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio was released in 2000.

9. Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island, the largest island in the Whitsundays group of islands. The beach is almost 6 km long and consists of very shallow white sand, it is 98% pure silicon. The sand is so pure, in fact, that it was used to make the lens of the Hubble Telescope.

10. Tulum Beach

Beautiful view of the sea, palm trees, sun! The atmosphere of a tropical paradise, turquoise sea and fine, white sand. Tulum is located on east coast Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. This was once the site of the Mayan people's main port at Coba. The beach is located 6 kilometers from the city of Tulum, Mexico.

Ocean and sea beaches have long been one of the most popular holiday destinations. Everyone is drawn here: young and old, single and married. There are an innumerable number of beaches all over the planet, so the choice for vacationers is almost limitless (if their wallet allows). Most often people prefer sandy beaches. But it can also be unsafe here, so it’s useful to know about the Top 10 most dangerous beaches in the world.

1. Gold Coast in Queensland (Australia): poisonous box jellyfish and man-eating sharks

Lovers beach holiday regularly flock to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, to enjoy excellent weather and eternally warm water. The Gold Coast is a paradise for divers; extreme sports enthusiasts are attracted here by coral reefs with unique species plants and animals. But not everyone knows how dangerous local beaches can be. Even in coastal Australian waters, the most different types sharks: from the almost harmless spiny, carpet, zebra saddle and cat sharks to the deadly tiger, great white, blue and sand. Over the past 45 years, 329 shark attacks on people have been recorded, in 136 cases they resulted in the death of swimmers.
But a more gentle death is also lurking in the local waters - box jellyfish ("sea wasps"). They have one of the most effective toxins in the animal kingdom, their stinging cells cause a burn that can kill a swimmer in a matter of minutes. Sea wasps are practically invisible in water, so people often become their victims. Although deaths from contact with box jellyfish in last years began to occur less frequently, but this does not apply to children, for whom such encounters are almost certainly fatal.

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2. Beaches of Fish Hoek (South Africa): white sharks

When people talk about dangers on ocean beaches, the first thing that comes to mind is sharks. Near the beaches of Fish Hoek there are especially many white sharks, which often attack people. At the same time, the largest predatory shark can attack its prey even in shallow water, and few manage to survive an encounter with such a “killing machine.”
Special protective nets do not always help; sharks somehow manage to get behind them and attack, attack... Climate change in recent years has caused white sharks to attack people even more often, and people themselves often provoke this - for example, risky attractions in which Those who wish are placed in a metal cage into water infested with sharks, and to attract the latter they are given pieces of fish. Butchering animal meat on the shore, and in the past burial in the ocean, also taught sharks to loiter closer to the shore.
Over 45 years of observation, 276 attacks by white sharks were recorded; in 2010, 21 such cases occurred, 6 of which resulted in human death. The most aggressive bull sharks also attack surfers. What can we say about humans if the remains of large crocodiles are found in the stomachs of white sharks!

3. Zipolite Beach (Mexico): strong current

The Zapotec Indians called this beach the “coast of the dead.” With its turquoise waters and stunning white sand, Zipolite Beach is actually one of the most dangerous in the world, with powerful undercurrents at high and low tides. It is especially dangerous in the summer. Even a good adult male swimmer cannot cope with the powerful current, which is difficult to see from land, and under the water there are sharp rocks and reefs against which the wave hits the swimmer. The authorities spare no expense in organizing rescue work on the beach, because despite the obvious danger, foreign holidaymakers still flock here because of the magnificent views.

4. Bikini Atoll (Marshall Islands): High radioactivity

The amazingly beautiful beaches of this atoll have long been unsuitable for recreation, since from 1946 to 1958 on these paradise islands Americans tested their nuclear and thermonuclear weapons. Almost all the inhabitants of the islands died of cancer. Until now, the radiation level here is far from normal. But some unwise tourists looking for isolated places, despite strict warnings, still appear on Bikini. From April to November, week-long tours for 12-15 people are even organized here. Another way to get to Bikini is to become a member of the Central Pacific Expedition.

5. New Smyrna (USA): water accidents, sharks, wild animal attacks, lightning strikes

Florida has long become one of the world's recreation centers for tourists from all over the world; ideal conditions for a beach holiday have been created here, so you usually want to come back here. But only if something didn't happen to you on New Smyrna Beach. Its dangers await from different sides: in addition to the expected shark attacks, you should beware of collisions of watercraft, lightning strikes and other unusual threats.
In 2010, there were 640 watercraft collisions recorded there, 68 of which were fatal - a sad record for the United States. Over the past half century, 459 people have been killed here by lightning strikes. The thing is that a person standing on a flat beach is high point, and during a thunderstorm it serves as a kind of lightning rod, and thunderstorms happen here often...

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6. Cable Beach (Australia): Crocodiles

In recent years, huge crocodiles have become a habit of appearing on this Australian beach. These reptiles are protected by Australian law and are prohibited from being hunted, which has led to an increase in their population and increased contact with people. In 2009, Australians requested a partial lifting of the moratorium on crocodile shooting, but the authorities refused, fearing that the beaches would be flooded with crocodile-hunting tourists. Over a quarter of a century, there have been 10 cases of crocodiles attacking people, which ended sadly. The largest number of such attacks occur in Northern Australia- near Darwin and at Queensland resorts.

7. Copacabana (Brazil): crime hotspot

The famous Capocabana beach located in Rio de Janeiro is one of the most dangerous in the world, but what you need to be afraid of here is not sharks, but your own kind. Such phenomena as prostitution, rape, drug trafficking, and robbery have become commonplace there. In 2010 alone, 30 people were killed on the wonderful sand of the beach, and over 80 were subjected to other types of crimes. But once upon a time a local vacationed on Copacabana high society, politicians, entrepreneurs, artists, writers and performers built their houses nearby.

8. Boa Viagem (Brazil): shark attack

Located in Recife, Boa Viagem beach is deservedly one of the most beautiful in the world. But after 1992, sharks began to frequently approach him, as a result of which over 50 attacks were recorded, 19 of which were fatal to humans. Environmentalists say the reason for this migration of sharks is the actions of fishermen, who every year catch fish closer to the shore.

9. Sao Paulo (Brazil): Sharp-toothed piranhas

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It is unlikely that anyone has not heard heartbreaking stories of how these cute fish are able to gnaw a large animal to the bone in a minute. Most of these schooling fish are in the tributaries of the Amazon. For example, in 2002 in Santa Cruz, on the Conceao beach, 38 swimmers were injured by piranhas, over 5 weekends. The next outbreaks of piranha aggression occurred near the cities of Iokanga and Itapui. In just half a month, 50 people were injured by piranhas. In 2009, 74 people were bitten by them in a month. True, statistics are silent about deaths due to piranhas.
IN Lately It is believed that the beaches of Sao Paulo have also become dangerous for swimming. Scientists have suggested that the construction of river dams made piranhas aggressive, as a result of which they began to reproduce unlimitedly. Then their schools rushed to unusual habitats, which are the beaches. Some piranhas grow up to 30 cm in length. An adult piranha will have no problem biting off a person’s finger. Of course, not all types of piranha are carnivorous; there are also vegetarians among them, feeding on plants, seeds or algae.

10. Gansbaai (South Africa): white sharks

In the South African province of the Western Cape, a fishing town has become a popular resort. A colony of 60,000 fur seals lives in its surroundings. These eared seals are a favorite delicacy of great white sharks, with which the waters of Gansbaai are simply teeming. Therefore lovers thrills They are lowered here under water in steel cages. And it’s simply impossible to swim freely here - it’s unlikely that even a mask will swim to the shore, because the sharks know their business well.

71% of the Earth's area is occupied by water, so beach lovers can indulge in any whim - from crescent beaches with pearl sand to bays where fish of all colors of the rainbow splash in the azure water. National Magazine Geographic selected best beaches in the world. In total, the official rating included 21 beaches, which will make even experienced travelers hold their breath with delight. All beaches are divided into several categories to make it easier for you to choose the most suitable option for your vacation.

Wonderful natural beaches

21. Playa del Armor, Islas Marietas, Mexico

An almost invisible passage from the sea gives access to a secret beach. From above it is hidden from prying eyes by a giant stone hemisphere with a hole through which the sun penetrates inside. The beach is located in national park and no more than six people can visit it at a time.

20. Cathedral Beach, Ribadeo, Spain

The beach near the town of Ribadeo is surrounded by impressive rock formations, most reminiscent of the columns of a Gothic cathedral. The beach is a favorite place for tourists to walk, but it is worth remembering that at high tide it is completely covered with water.

19. Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue, Seychelles

Bizarrely shaped rocks carved by water, turquoise waters, snow-white sand and palm trees - this beach looks like it came straight out of an advertising postcard. It’s no wonder that Anse Source d’Argent often ranks first in the ranking of the most photographed beaches on the planet.

Quiet beaches - refuges

18. Tapuaetai, Aitutaki, Cook Islands

When you look at this beach, Daniel Defoe’s “Robinson” immediately comes to mind. The island was simply created for shipwrecked sailors - it’s not for nothing that the 13th season of the American show Survivor, based on the franchise of which “The Last Hero” was filmed, was filmed on it. “One track,” as the name of the island is translated from Maori, can be walked around in 15 minutes, but there is no need to rush.

17. Sunset Beach, North Carolina, USA

Sunset Beach got its name for a reason - every evening the setting sun paints the sky and water with fantastic colors. And there has been a mailbox there for about fifty years, where on the notebooks inside, many visitors exchanged joys, desires and everything that touched their souls.

16. Lazy Beach, Koh Rong Sanlenm, Cambodia

Reed-roofed bungalows, crystal clear waters and silky sand - it’s so nice to leisurely wander through palm groves, doze in hammocks, and let the whole world wait. If your soul is craving something more active, you can hop on a wooden boat at Kampong Saom for a two-hour excursion around the Gulf of Thailand.

The best beaches for shell lovers

15. Bowman's Beach, Sanibel Island, Florida, USA

A sea creature hunter's dream! There are a lot of them here - large twisted shells, small flat ones, and skeletons sea ​​urchins, and pieces of limestone with imprints of antiquities - all this is carried in abundance to the beach of Sanibel Island by the currents of the Gulf of Mexico.

14. Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Australia

On the 14th line of the top 21 best beaches on Earth there is a place entirely covered with tiny snow-white shells. In some places the depth of the shell layer reaches 9-10 meters! The beach is listed by UNESCO as natural objects of global significance.

13. Lyme Regis, Dorset, England

A favorite place of pilgrimage for novice paleontologists or just tourists who come to look at ammonites and other sea creatures that lived more than 180 million years ago and were turned into stone.

Beaches for relaxing with your four-legged friend

12. Cannon Beach, Oregon, USA

Along Oregon's more than 400 miles of coastline, most beaches allow owners to bring dogs. It is unlikely that your pet will appreciate the beauty of the solitary Haystack Mountain rising above the sea, but he will definitely enjoy the dog show that is held here every October.

11. Carmel City Beach, California, USA

It’s hard to say who gets more pleasure on the beach – the animals frolicking on the border between sand and sea, which can be let off a leash here, or their owners.

10. Beach near Noordwijk, Netherlands

Just beyond the tulip fields of South Holland, between Amsterdam and The Hague, the coastal town of Noordwijk has created a special beach where owners can relax and swim with their four-legged friends. There are many dog-friendly restaurants and hotels nearby.

The most colorful beaches in the world

9. Papakolea, Hawaii

Papakolea Beach owes its color to tiny olivine crystals that the sea washes from the nearby Puu Mahana tuff cone, which is more than 49,000 years old. Getting here is not easy - you have to walk two miles. But isn't it worth the effort to admire one of the few green sand beaches in the world?

8. Reynisfjara, Iceland

IN sunny days this beach looks absolutely amazing. It is made of inky black basalt sand and shines dazzlingly in the sun. However, swimming here is not easy - the waves are so strong that they can knock a person off his feet.

7. Pink Beach, Grande Santa Cruz Island, Philippines

There are many stunning beaches in the Philippines, but this one stands out from all of them because of its color - the sand on it is mixed with many small fragments of scarlet coral. Those who want to admire nature should remember that the number of tourists who can visit the attraction per day is limited. The beach is included.

For lovers of scuba diving

6. Pelican Beach, Belize

On Pelican Beach, in just a few minutes you can reach the coral reef and study its colorful inhabitants in detail - after all, the bottom is no more than six meters away.

5. Blue Bay, Mauritius

In the waters of Blue Bay there is a national natural marine park. It covers an area of ​​more than 3.5 square kilometers.

4. Cas Abao, Curacao

The lagoon of Cas Abao beach is surrounded on three sides by reefs. And between them there are abundant representatives of marine flora and fauna - corals, tropical fish, sponges, sea turtles and many, many others.

The best beaches for walking along the promenade

3. Sleeping Bear, Michigan

On tourist route Along the shores of crystal clear Lake Michigan, you'll find some of the most beautiful scenery in America. And a short distance from the beach are the Manitou Islands, a favorite American destination for backpacking trips.

2. Piscinas Beach, Sardinia

A picturesque and constantly changing place, the main formative element of which is the mistral - strong and cold North wind, under the influence of which sand collects into dunes. Their height can reach 60 meters. The monotony of the sandy surface is diluted by wild olive trees, juniper bushes and many rare flowers. It’s a good place to indulge in philosophical reflection, watching the constantly changing world around you, the world of sand, clouds and waves.

1. Beach de la Corniche, La Teste-de-Buch, France

The first number on the beach chart is the best beach in the world for lovers of paragliding. It is located on a spacious (500 meters wide and 2.5 km long) and steep coastal slope (108 meters high), covered with sand. They're fringing him pine groves, where it is so pleasant to walk, admire the views of the sea and breathe in the clean forest air.

List of the 10 best beaches in the world according to National Geographic.

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One of the most photographed beaches in the world, the pale pink sands of Anse Source d'Argent stretch across the island of La Digue, one of the archipelago's 115 islands. Indian Ocean. Sparkling sand against a backdrop of towering granite boulders, worn by time and weather. The turquoise waters at Anse Source d'Argent are relatively shallow and protected from the ocean waves by a reef.

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If your dream beach trip involves spending a few wonderful nights in a 4-star hotel or swimming in the deep end among tropical fish, then Maldives is a place where your dreams can turn into reality. The Maldives includes 1,190 islands comprising 26 atolls. The soft air wraps around the archipelago and, mixing with palm trees, turns into a light haze.

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This is one of the magical islands that make up French Polynesia in the South Pacific. Just 18 miles (29 km) long, this land lies in a protected lagoon lined with white sandy beaches, the best of which is at Matira Point. Bora Bora is nicknamed the "Romantic Island", a moniker easily appreciated by relaxing on isolated beaches, intimate hotels and a tranquil atmosphere.

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The Hamptons boast some of the most beautiful beaches on Long Island. Untouched coastline starts near Southampton and goes east to the end of the island at Montauk. Wind-driven dunes and wind-blown grasses border the Atlantic Ocean.

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A kilometer of sparkling sand, palm trees swaying above snow-white beach, lush tropical plants, and endless sun make Lanikai Beach one of the most... picturesque beaches in Hawaii. The coast is protected by a number of coral reefs that hold back the waves. The water is always dark green and makes postcard photos perfect.

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The most popular beaches on Nantucket Island in the northern part Atlantic Ocean are Surfside and Children's. The waters here are relatively calm and there is plenty of sand on which to sunbathe or build sand figures. Madaket Beach is famous for its strong surf and sunsets that are not to be missed. Quidnet Beach offers beautiful views of Sankaty Head Lighthouse.

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Situated on the sunny coast of Queensland 259 kilometers northeast of Brisbane in , Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and home to beautiful beach. Listed Fraser Island World Heritage UNESCO - an environmentalist's dream - 1664 square kilometers of untouched natural paradise. A jungle with 1000-year-old trees grows among the sand. On the island you can find accommodation for any type of tourist, from backpackers and lovers of ecological recreation to people who like to relax in comfort.

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One of many islands in the Caribbean, St. Barths stands out for its blend of French chic and island tranquility. With beautiful secluded beaches, fine French cuisine and friendly hotels, this tropical paradise is popular with the cream of the crop. The thirteen-kilometer island has 20 beaches and small coves for swimmers and sunbathers on the white sand.

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The island of Langkawi is often called the "land of desires", which somewhat contradicts the island's historical origins as a famous haven for pirates. Langkawi has since become a destination for the modern traveler who wants to escape civilization. If your desires go beyond relaxing on deserted white sand beaches and extend into green forests, then the island of Langkawi is the best place where you can go. Datai Bay, located in Pulau Langkawi, is a heavenly haven on the Andaman Sea.

10. Kauna "oa Bay, Hawaii

Located on the Kohala Coast big island"of the Aloha State", Kauna Bay is the quintessential Hawaii. A 400-meter long beach of white sand, palm trees and clear blue water lies on a crescent-shaped island Hawaiian archipelago. When swimming at night, you can see huge stingrays swimming in the sea.