Beach Type
Unusual beaches with red-tinted sand from iron-rich volcanic rock
What are red sand beaches?
Red sand beaches are created by iron-rich volcanic minerals. These strikingly unusual beaches are found in places like Santorini, Maui, and the Galapagos Islands, offering a truly unique visual experience.
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Hidden 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.
The reddish-sand beach two minutes south of Hana on Maui's east shore, with cone-shaped Alau Island offshore and the Ka Iwi o Pele cinder hill behind. Photograph it. Picnic on it. Do not swim in it.
