Looking For Your Next Beach Vacay?
While spending the afternoon on any beach is lovely, some take that experience to new heights by being so exceptionally breathtaking that they don't look real. With white sands gleaming like piles of sugar and waters that glow turquoise, these beaches are so jaw-droppingly beautiful, you may never want to leave. Here are five of the world's most stunning beaches.
1. Grace Bay, Turks & Caicos
Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos is so often ranked as the world's most beautiful beach because of its crystal clear water and powdery white sand. There's a protected barrier reef about one mile offshore, giving the water an exceptional color and clarity, and keeping the waves gentle.
2. Anse Source d'Argent, Seychelles
Anse Source d'Argent in the Seychelles is a stunning and idyllic beach. It's framed by dramatic rock formations making it unique and iconic, and the water is a beautiful shade of turquoise thanks to the nearby coral reefs.
3. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
Whitehaven Beach off the coast of Queensland, Australia is known for its exceptionally white and powdery sand, which is almost entirely pure silica, and its swirling waters, caused by changing tides. The beaches location within a natural park mean its highly protected, keeping it untouched and pristine.
4. Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
Hanalei Bay is where the sea meets the lush mountains in Kauai, Hawaii. Known for its golden sands, soft waves, and dramatic scenery, it's considered the crown jewel of the islands.
5. Navagio Beach, Greece
Navagio Beach on the Greek island of Zakynthos is characterized by its unreal, almost electric shade of turquoise water which contrasts dramatically against the pale white cliffs surrounding it. The beach is accessible only by sea, preserving its remoteness.
