Nha Trang is rated 'worst' beach

Based on 6 criteria, including environmental and ecological quality, cultural and social integrity, status of historical sites and archaeological sites, aesthetics and quality of tourism management and potential development, 340 experts from many different fields from sustainable tourism development to environmental protection, . selected the 10 " worst " cities in 2010. organized by National Geographic magazine.

Below is a list of 10 " worst " coastal cities in 2010 voted by National Geographic :

1. Nha Trang, Vietnam

With the overload of tourists and locals, Vietnam's Nha Trang beach is considered to be the least sustainable development beach by National Geographic magazine. Beaches in Nha Trang are under strong pressure from developing too hot trade. Many restaurants and hotels are unreasonably built along the beaches here.

2. Alicante, Spain

Too many other travel to Alicante beach has caused this beach to face environmental pollution problems. 'Tourism has greatly reduced the quality of culture and the environment of Alicante city,' said a member of the voting board.

3. Lebanon

The civil war in Lebanon from 1975 to 1990 devastated the environment of the beaches and tourism industry of the country. In order to restore beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean region in its territory, Lebanon needs at least several more decades.

4. Grand Strand, USA

With a series of buildings, such as golf courses, shopping centers, water parks and rising high-rises, Grand Strand Beach in South Carolina State (USA) is losing its wildness to small villages and Fresh air is inherent.

5. Goa, India

Judged as the paradise of white sand and the Sun, Goa beach attracts many visitors from all over the world. However, during the Portuguese colony, this beach was excessively exploited for tourism. A series of luxury hotels and cheap motels sprout along this romantic beach.

6. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

The overheating development of the tourism industry in Sharm el Sheikh has seriously affected the natural ecosystem in this sea. Local residents have been too focused on making money from tourism but have forgotten the cultural and historical values ​​of the beaches they own.

Sihanoukville, Cambodia

Sihanoukville is one of the most beautiful natural beaches in the world, but poor waste treatment and construction are not concerned with the environment, making this resort becoming seriously polluted.

8. Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Artificial islands with close-up villas are changing the natural environment of the coastal city of Dubai. Tourists to Dubai beaches but do not have the opportunity to communicate with locals and cultures here. Other problems that this coastal city is also facing are the quality of drinking water, migrant workers and lack of cultural identity.

9. North Shore, USA

North Shore Beach is facing overload due to overcrowding of tourists to this beach. This is gradually making this beach lose its own characteristics as well as facing the risk of environmental pollution.

10. Beaches in the Gulf of Mexico, USA

The Gulf of Mexico catastrophe has seriously affected the environment of many of Mississippi's beaches. In addition, beaches in this area are also increasingly devastated by extremely intense tropical storms. Besides, the beaches here are also being invaded by hotels and casinos.