Crystal clear water in a myriad of blue-green shades. Pristine white beaches with towering shady palms. A piña colada in a glass with an umbrella. These are probably the first and most desirable thoughts that come to mind during the summer heat. So where is that long-awaited vacation?
In the middle of summer, it’s always nice to take a moment to forget and dream about sand, coconut palms, and turquoise waters. Thoughts of an upcoming vacation can not only distract us from the mundane routine but also improve our mood and even bring a smile in anticipation of a well-deserved rest.
To cheer you up and give you a couple of minutes of great mood, AdmiGram.com has found ten of the most beautiful and interesting beaches in the world. Not only are they exotically beautiful, but they also have something special about them. Perfect places for relaxation and Instagram photoshoots.
The most beautiful and photogenic beaches in the world
Hyams Beach, Australia
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Entered the Guinness World Records as the beach with the whitest sand in the world. The secret to its dazzling white sand lies in the fact that it is pure quartz. This makes it pleasantly squeaky underfoot.
Hidden Beach Playa de Amor, Marietas Islands, Mexico
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The Marietas Islands are a Mexican national park, designated by UNESCO in 2008 as one of the most important biosphere reserves in the world. Hidden Beach is located in a cave with an opening at the top. The place resembles a giant natural swimming pool, and you can only reach this secluded paradise through a water tunnel.
Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, United States
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Although these glass pebbles look beautiful, they are actually pieces of trash that have been washed up on this shore and smoothed over time by the sea. It’s both sad and beautiful.
Taha’a, French Polynesia, Bora Bora
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Bora Bora is not only known for its overwater bungalows but also some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If there is a paradise on earth, it’s Taha’a.
Ko Phi Phi Le, Thailand
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The bay is surrounded by towering cliffs with lush tropical forests, in the midst of which lies an incredibly beautiful beach. This is where the movie “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio was filmed.
Harbour Island, Pink Sand Gorgeous Beach, The Bahamas
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The world-famous endless pink sands of the Bahamas and the crystal-clear waters lapping them make this beach a top destination for hundreds of thousands of tourists. The beach is especially beautiful in the first light of sunrise and the last light of sunset. The world around you shimmers in pink.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland
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During high and low tides, this beach is washed over with sand, transforming into a true paradise of quartz grains and turquoise water. The sand allows sunlight to pass through, so it doesn’t get hot. Walking barefoot on it is pure pleasure.
Anse Source d’Argent, La Digue, Seychelles
With its white sand and granite boulders along the shore, this beach is easily one of the top spots in all the Seychelles. These beachscapes have often been recognized as some of the most photographed in the world.
Baa Atoll, Maldives
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Simply the Maldives, simply paradise on earth. The most popular spot on our planet for a honeymoon.
Jökulsárlón-Glacier Lagoon, Iceland
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The perfect beach for those who don’t like the heat. The Diamond Beach gets its name from the black sand, a result of its volcanic origin, and the “diamonds,” which are icebergs from a nearby glacier that wash up in the lagoon.
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