Who has never dreamed of visiting paradisiacal beaches, at least once in their life? There are plenty of beautiful beaches around the planet to please those who love everything that a place like this can offer.
Blue sea, lots of nature, and beautiful natural scenery: check out 07 of these paradises that you can enjoy around the world.
1.THE TWELVE APOSTLES (AUSTRALIA)
The Twelve Apostles is a collection of limestone stacks off the coast of Port Campbell National Park in Victoria, Australia.
Witness the rugged splendour of the famous 12 Apostles, magnificent rock stacks that rise up majestically from the Southern Ocean on Victoria’s dramatic coastline.
Created by constant erosion of the limestone cliffs of the mainland beginning 10–20 million years ago, the stormy Southern Ocean and blasting winds gradually eroded the softer limestone, forming caves in the cliffs.
Victoria is home to one of the best coastal road trips one can find on the planet – the Great Ocean Road. The limestone-stack collection of 12 Apostles surely is the highlight on the way.
Near from there, the world-famous Whitehaven Beach is also absolutely amazing.
2.BORA BORA (FRENCH POLYNESIA)
Bora Bora has an irresistible setting, completed by clear sands, the green of the mountains Pahia and Otemanuo. The island, located in French Polynesia, is surrounded by a lagoon surrounded by corals and offers relaxing bungalows and stilts that welcome mainly honeymoon couples.
In the region, you can swim, dive, windsurf, jet ski, walk on the lagoon seabed, a vehicle equipped with a dome that resembles a small submarine, among many other activities.
Adventure lovers can explore ancient fortifications built when Bora Bora was a military base in World War II, or take a tour to feed sharks and rays.
French Polynesia has kept its stable spot in ‘Word’s TOP 10 Beaches’ rankings for decades, and Bora Bora is naturally the ultimate winner.
3. BAÍA DO SANCHO (BRAZIL)
Always on the list of the best beaches in South America, Baía do Sancho, in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil, has also been voted the most beautiful on the planet.
Fernando de Noronha is a volcanic archipelago located about 350 kilometers off the northeast coast of Brazil. It is named after its largest island, a marine park, and protected ecological sanctuary with a jagged coastline and several ecosystems. It is renowned for its sparsely urbanized beaches and activities such as diving and snorkeling.
Even UNESCO recognizes the Noronha archipelago on its World Heritage list, classifying its very rich waters as “extremely important for the breeding and feeding of tuna, sharks, turtles and marine mammals”.
4 – ANSE SOURCE D`ARGENT (SEYCHELLES)
Seychelles is an archipelago formed by 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, between Africa and India. A paradisiacal destination, with stunning landscapes and breathtaking beaches for any traveler.
Several rankings title it as the most beautiful beach in the world, such as the National Geographic. The reason is easy to understand, as the scenery is really breathtaking: granite stones, fine white sand, exuberant vegetation in the background, rich fauna and crystal clear water that mixes different shades of blue and green.
The rocks leave forms mini beaches, as well as climbing, as a shade and as a springboard, for a great dive. The beach is also ideal for children and for snorkeling.
5. PLAYA BALANDRA (MEXICO)
It is not a secret that Mexico has some of the best beaches in the world. Whether it is Puerto Vallarta, Cancun, Acapulco, or Baja California, the Mexican coastline simply cannot fail to delight.
Playa Balandra is just one of those sun-washed bays with the unblemished blue sky and flour-like soft white sand. The lagoon featuring calm waters ideal for sea kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, and snorkeling.
The great thing about Balandra Beach is that not many know where exactly is it (although the image is quite famous) and it hardly ever gets crowded. So, if you like pristine natural beauty and seclusion head out to Baja California Sur.
6.THE NAVAGIO BEACH (GREECE)
Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, is located in Greece, more specifically on the island of Zakynthos. Part of the Archipelago of the Ionian Islands, Zakynthos is 320 km from Athens.
With a strip of “sand” made up of very white stones and grand limestone formations, this small cove is the scenario desired by all beach lovers.
On perfect days, the sea at Praia de Navagio is calm, with a pleasant temperature, and forms a large and delicious pool of transparent waters.
It is important to say that the cliffs that surround Navagio Beach have already suffered major landslides and with that part of the strip of sand and water is forbidden to tourists. Respecting the limits guarantees your safety and that of other tourists. In Navagio Beach there are no kiosks, restaurants or street vendors. The only permanent infrastructure there is even the casing of the wreck.
7-THE VIK’s BEACH (ICELAND)
If you thought that the ‘far north’ of the globe lacks striking beaches you were wrong. Iceland’s Black Sand Beach is just an example of staggering ocean vistas the country offers.
Iceland is one of the countries with the most dramatic landscapes in the world. From intimidating volcanoes to cascading waterfalls, breathtaking ice caves, and mystical mountains. This small island provides surprises that you won’t soon forget! And speaking of surprises, Iceland has a very special one waiting for you. Approximately two and a half hours from the capital Reykjavik, you will find Vik. It’s a small southern seaside village with a very distinctive feature: a black sand beach.
The biggest attraction here is the beach itself, so sightseeing is pretty much the main activity. Of course, taking a walk is nice as well, since it is a very long beach.