13 beaches with the most beautiful scenery in the world

The beautiful beaches are the first choice for many travelers when summer is approaching.

1. Elafonissi beach, Greece

Once a secret beach on Crete, Elafonissi is now one of the most popular beaches in the world, with fine pink sand right next to the island's nature reserve. Guests can participate in hiking activities, sightseeing and enjoy attractive seafood dishes.

2. Ujung Genteng Beach, Indonesia

The beach in West Java is famous for its coral sand and clear blue water, which is ideal for photography enthusiasts. In addition to the beautiful beach, you can join the journey to explore Cikaso waterfall, green sea turtle sanctuary or watch the sunset on the sea.

3. Blue Lagoon Beach, Turkey

The miniature paradise in the city of Oludeniz impresses with the clear blue sea and the green peaks. The beach is also the meeting place between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The most fascinating activity here is scuba diving as well as exploring the surrounding caves.

4. The Baths Beach, Virgin Islands

Around this beach are smooth round granite blocks with palm trees and mountain scenery behind. It is also the location chosen as the setting for the famous film Pirates of the Caribbean.

5. Praia da Rocha Beach, Portugal

Located in the Algarve region, Praia da Rocha beach is considered the southernmost of Portugal. It is famous for its steep cliffs, fine golden sand and clear blue water. Next to the beach, there are many cafes, restaurants and bars, so guests can easily find places to eat and entertain.

6. Playa del Amor Beach, Mexico

The cave beach was once a secret paradise, but today it has become one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The cave is thought to have formed from a Mexican military bomb test in the 1900s. To get inside, visitors must swim through a secret tunnel.

7. Navagio Beach, Greece

The beach on the island of Zakynthos is also known as a shipwreck beach. Located between steep cliffs, Navagio beach has fine white sand and clear blue water. The most inconvenient thing is that visitors can only access this place by boat.

8. Sunrise Beach, Thailand

Located along the west coast of Koh Lipe Island, Sunrise Beach has an extremely diverse marine ecosystem and clear water, so it is an ideal place for snorkeling to explore the ocean. The pedestrian street on Koh Lipe has many restaurants, massage parlors and shops.

9. Punalu Beach "u, Hawaii

While most of the famous beaches have white, pink or yellow sand, Punalu "u impresses with the rare black sand. The sand here is made up of volcanic lava rock. Blue sea turtles lay eggs on the beach, or take part in snorkelling, camping activities, etc.

10. McWay Falls Beach, USA

California's beach is definitely not a disappointment, with a 24m high waterfall flowing straight into the ocean. Under the waterfall is a small bay with pristine sandy beaches and beautiful scenery. You can enjoy hiking, sightseeing, landscape photography and camping on the beach.

11. Cala Deia Beach, Spain

Located under villas built on a cliff on the west coast of Mallorca, Cala Deia beach is like a private paradise with clean water and a natural swimming pool. Guests can access the beach by car, or on foot. There are many exciting activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, kayaking and mountain climbing.

12. Camilo Beach, Portugal

Camilo Beach is located near the town of Lagos in the Algarve region and can be accessed via stairs with 200 wooden steps. In addition to cable skiing or beach surfing, you can walk the cobblestone streets or go to bars, fashion shops and souvenir shops in the town of Lagos.

13. Dreamland beach, Indonesia

Located on the island of Bali, Dreamland Beach is the ideal place for travelers who prefer privacy and windsurfing. You can also find small shops, cafes and villas around the beach.

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