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We’ve taken a look at 10 of the best beaches around the world to deliver some inspirations for beach lovers everywhere.

 

Grande Anse Beach, La Digue Island, Seychelles

• Seen by many as the benchmark of what a beach should be
• Accessed by bike or hike so missed by many tourists
• Must for surfers, waves can be strong

Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily

• Dazzling white cliffs, fluorescent blue waters and warm temperatures make this beach an ever popular destination
• Fantastic destination for snorkelling as well as seeing protected turtles laying eggs and dolphins swimming out in the distance
• Go early or late to avoid crowds

Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

• Turquoise waters with a white sand beach, make sure you stick around for the beautiful sunsets
• Many local restaurants and resorts near by

Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

• The crystal clear blue sea and dedicated swimming and snorkelling areas make this a must for water lovers
• Breath taking scenery accessed via a ladder so not suitable for everyone
• Shaded areas fill up quickly so get there early

Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia

• Award winning beach with over 7 kilometres of clear waters and pristine sands
• Head to the northern end to see the stunning cove – as the tide shifts the sand and water it creates a beautiful fusion of colours
• Stay the night for a truly stunning experience – self-sufficient sailors can anchor off the beach while campers can book a national park campsite on the southern end of the beach

Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Malaysia

• Popular with a younger backpacker crowd, with its electric teal waters and white as snow sand, this beach is the scene of lively parties, although not as wild as those Thailand is famous for
• Look out for turtles and small sharks
• The beach almost shuts down during monsoon season which runs from mid-November to mid-February

The Baths, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands

• This is an area of unique geological formations and part of the British Virgin Island’s national park, there is a small fee to enter
• It features boulders form natural tidal pools, tunnels, arches and scenic grottoes that are open to the sea
• Swimming and snorkelling is popular

Rhossili Bay, Swansea, UK

• This UK beach boasts a huge expanse of beach at low tide and even at high tide there is some sand
• Popular with surfers, birds best on the cliffs surrounding the beach (the walk down to the beach is steep)
• Make sure you stay around to check out the spectacular sunsets

Playa de ses Illetes, Formentera, Balearic Islands

• Often compared to a Caribbean or Asian beach with its white sand, clear water and turquoise sea
• Accessible by ferry from Ibiza so not as busy as beaches on bigger islands

Lanikai Beach, Kailua, Hawaii

• A popular place for professional photo shoots with white powder sands and clear waters
• Watch the moonrise over the Mokuluas especially during the full moon for a unique experience
• The beach is quietest during the week, but lacks public parking and facilities like toilets, shows and lifeguards