This article chose beaches in beautiful locations that are relatively accessible to travelers and offers spectacular sunset views.
These are ideal island beaches vacations across the globe. Discover the most gorgeous miles of soft sand and blue seas with our list of the greatest beaches in the world.
1. Shipwreck Beach - Zakynthos, Greece
The shipwreck beach was named after the wreck of a ship smuggling contraband cigarettes that washed ashore in 1980. Set on the island of Zakynthos, this is one of Greece’s most beautiful beaches and one of the best in the world.
The beach is made up of fine white pebbles and is set in a crescent-shaped cove with high cliffs on the flanks, that reach off into the brilliant crystal bright sea is certainly a gorgeous work of nature.
2. Seagrass Bay - Laucala Island, Fiji
The beauty of the Sea Grass Bay coastline will leave you stunned. This magnificent Seagrass bay is located in a tropical jungle area of a luxury private resort island in Fiji, with tropic gardens and wild growing coconuts providing a natural backdrop to the beautiful beaches.
3. Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue is covered in immaculate white sand and littered with big granite boulders. It makes our list because it is probably one of the most gorgeous beaches on Earth. Walk to find your own slice of paradise, the bay widens up to provide more breathing room.
4. Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Australia
Get a chance to come within a few feet of the magnificent Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage-listed location that breeds a home to the world’s largest community of whale sharks, by launching yourself into the pristine waters of Turquoise Bay.
Located within 40-miles of Exmouth on Australia’s Western coast, and it’s a beach with blindingly white beaches and get to see gentle turtles, and over 500 fish species.
5. Belle Mare – Mauritius
The Belle Mare Beach in Mauritius is a heaven for those who enjoy powder-white dunes and coral reefs. This can be found on the island’s south shore, this beach is nature’s home, also a home to only a few hotels and luxury houses.
6. Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia
Bora Bora, is located on the French Polynesian island and is a perfect tropical paradise perfection. The white-sand beaches has a beautiful landscape of sharp volcanic hills surrounding the island, which is surrounded by a crystal-clear and extremely serene lagoon with some of the world’s most spectacular blue patterned waters.
7. Grace Bay – Turks and Caicos
The Grace Bay is the Turks & Caicos Islands’ shining jewel. The beach is slightly over 3 kilometres long of only beautiful white sand and clear sea.
Also perfect for swimming, Grace Bay is protected from the Atlantic swells by a 1.6-kilometer-long barrier reef.
8. Baia delle Zagare – Puglia, Italy
The award-winning beach of Baia delle Zagare makes the list. The beach has white cliffs overhanging the sea and stunningly beautiful blue water. The sea along the coast is a variety of colours, from blue to turquoise to emerald.
In the bay, there are three beaches with different routes: one accessible through a road, another accessible solely to Hotel Baia delle Zagare guests, and the third accessible only by sea.
9. Ora Beach, Indonesia
Having a 37,000-mile coastline, Indonesia has an abundance of stunning beaches(the world’s second longest). The Ora beach, is located on the north coast of the less inhabited Seram island. Also known as Indonesia’s Little Maldives, although the island still has a wild feel to it.
10. Railay Beach, Thailand
Railay Beach is one of Thailand’s most stunning beaches, located on a small peninsula that can only be reached by boat—an adventure well worth taking. A sparkling picture-perfect blue lagoon, surrounded by massive limestone boulders, dense rainforest, cliffs, and caves.
There’s also the ultra-luxurious Rayavadee, which would be ideal for at least a few nights of your honeymoon and couples in general because of its blend of romance.