Soft sand, crystal clear water or bright water by the effect of some weird algae can make a beach a wonderful place to be! But what is it that makes a beach one of the best in the world? We have compiled a short list based on several aspects such as blogger rankings, travel lovers and tour guides for you. We will make it easy for you to choose one of the best beaches for your vacations and we’ll give you some tips to fully enjoy them.
In this guide we will not only make you feel inspired when you see the best beaches of the world. We will also show you how to get even more out of them and enjoy them with your friends or family. Lot’s to do!
Tips for crowded beaches
Some of the most popular beaches in the world have the drawback that everyone already knows them. Finding some space or even your towel among the people can be an adventure. And what about your friends? Same story! Therefore, before you go to enjoy a day at the beach with friends, download Wave. Our app will help you meet with friends by sharing your live location in real time. Send a Wave, set a meeting point at the beach bar, chat and find each other as easy as it goes!
Tips for beaches with no food or utilities
In many of the best beaches in the world there are no restaurants. Being in the middle of nature has its drawbacks, so it is necessary that before we go we inform ourselves. You may need to carry your own picnic! 😉
What about going at night?
Who said that the beach is only enjoyable during the day? Although we always think about bathing and sunbathing, the truth is that the views you can find at night on the beaches are astonishing. Especially if you come from living at the city. At night in the most remote places, the stars are reflected on the sea, making us feel surrounded by them and in tune with the universe. To enjoy them better, we recommend these apps with which watching stars is even easier.
Now that you have all these teps, here we go! Our favourite beaches!
The 5 most beautiful beaches in the world
#1: Grace Bay, Tuks and Caicos
Named the best beach in the world by Tripadvisor travelers in the last two years, Grace Bay was announced as paradise on earth. And one of the best beaches of the world. This Caribbean beach boasts its fine white sand and crystal clear waters, even tens of meters away from the shore. But above all, it boasts calm.
And it is not only because of its beauty. Its difficult access makes it easy to find yourself completely alone. To get there, it is necessary to take several flights, from Miami or Cuba. In addition to the small flow of tourists, the beach bars or vendors are forbidden, so the only sound you’ll find is the rumor of the sea. For those of us who seek the absolute relax after several months of frenetic work, this is an ideal destination.
#2 Toyama Bay, Japan
A very beautiful beach at night can be an authentic wonder of nature at sunset. This is what happens to the Toyama beach of Japan, one of the most beautiful luminescent beaches in the world.
On this beach there is an effect of nature in which the marine organisms are illuminated as if they were small fireflies. From outside the water you can see the sea shine as if it had thousands of lights under the water. Along with this effect it is also well known for its mirages on the horizon. Simply amazing!
#3 Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
One of the best beaches in the world is placed in Tanzania. This cosmopolitan beach has a South African, Arab and Indian influence. That makes it a pure hotbed of culture, food and skin colors. The best is that, despite the tourism, it perfectly preserves its nature. We can see a long beach of fine white sand and crystal clear waters with a forest just a few feets away.
Swimming with animals is another choice to do in this beach, and it is not difficult to see crocodiles and rays along with colourful fishes all over the sea.
#4 Playa Quemada, Spain
We couldn’t make a list of the best beaches in the world only sharing ones with fine and snowy sand. In the other side of the world we can find one of the most special volcanic beaches in the world, Playa Quemada in Lanzarote. Lanzarote is one of the Canary Islands archipielago.
This beach of radiant turquoise water has black sand, as the result of the volcanic eruption thousands of years ago that shaped the island. The contrast between the clear and sunny sky, barely cloudless, the palms and green cacti, the light blue color of the water and the black sand is really overwhelming.
The best of all is that it is one of those beaches to enjoy the calmness. Its access is difficult. You can get there through off roads of stones and for that reason there is no sign of civilization, nor posts of food, nor noise, nor roads. Definitely a place to visit!
#5 Wineglass Bay, Australia
Naming one of the best beaches in the world in Australia is not a surprise. Choosing one is the big challenge though. This country has hundreds of white and toasted sand beaches that make it a wonder for surfers and bathers.
However, several bloggers highlight the beautiful combination of Wineglass Bay. This beach of intense dark blue water with waves is surrounded by brown sand and dark brown mountains. As an oasis look in the middle of the desert. On this beach adventurers can go on with hiking, climbing, biking around and finally refreshing swims. Yes, the water is freezing. A complete delight.
Pablo Clemente Pérez 