Calm, protected waters ideal for a refreshing swim.
Calm, protected waters ideal for a refreshing swim.
19 beaches found
Easy AccessA quiet pebble beach just west of Bognor Regis on the West Sussex coast, popular with dog walkers, anglers, and anyone looking for a low-key stretch of shoreline away from the crowds.
Easy AccessArguably the most photographed beach on earth, where colossal granite boulders frame ribbons of white sand and shallow, reef-protected water on the island of La Digue.
ModerateA breathtaking limestone cove on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, Cala Goloritzé is famous for its towering rock pinnacle and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
Easy AccessA stunning pink-sand lagoon at the southwest tip of Crete, where shallow turquoise waters and crushed-shell shores create one of the Mediterranean's most unforgettable beaches.
ModerateA stunning white sand beach on Entalula Island in El Nido's Bacuit Archipelago, surrounded by towering limestone karst cliffs and crystal clear water. Accessible only by boat as part of Tour C.
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ModerateTucked behind Ka'uiki Head on Maui's remote Hana coast, Kaihalulu is a striking red sand beach formed from crumbling volcanic cinder. Reaching it means navigating a narrow, eroding trail that keeps most visitors away.
Hard to ReachHome to Bali's most iconic cliff formation, the T-Rex of Nusa Penida, Kelingking Beach rewards those brave enough to descend with pristine white sand and turquoise water far below the crowds.
Easy AccessA laid-back beach club on Curacao's south coast where calm turquoise water meets a sandy shore, coral reef snorkeling starts just steps from your sunbed, and cold drinks are always within reach.
Easy AccessAlbania's answer to the Greek islands, Ksamil offers turquoise water, tiny swim-to islands, and white sand beaches at a fraction of Mediterranean prices. Located near Butrint National Park in southern Albania.
Easy AccessBali's most famous beach strip is loud, crowded, and unapologetically touristy, but the sunsets are world-class, the beginner surf breaks are forgiving, and the food and nightlife scene runs deep.
ModerateThe iconic Navagio Shipwreck Beach on Zakynthos, Greece, where a rusting smuggler ship sits on white sand surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and impossibly blue water.
Easy AccessA hidden sandstone cove off Highway 1 near Santa Cruz, known for its dramatic sea cave, sculpted cliffs, and wild Northern California beauty.
Easy AccessA windswept stretch of golden sand on Fuerteventura's southeast coast, Playa de Sotavento is famous for its shallow turquoise lagoon at low tide and world-class kitesurfing conditions.
Hard to ReachA surreal beach hidden inside a collapsed volcanic crater on the Marietas Islands, accessible only by swimming through a tunnel at low tide. Strictly limited to 116 visitors per day.
Easy AccessA pebble beach on the Somerset coast just 20 minutes from Bristol, with views across the Bristol Channel to Wales, a historic open air pool, and a marina worth exploring.
Easy AccessA Blue Flag beach on the tip of the Sandbanks peninsula in Poole, Dorset, with calm harbour waters on one side and open sea on the other.
Hard to ReachA dramatic pebble cove hidden between towering cliff walls on Vis Island, voted Europe's best beach.
ModerateA 7km stretch of pure white silica sand on Whitsunday Island, where swirling turquoise tides meet the Great Barrier Reef in one of the world's most photographed coastal landscapes.