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Bondi Beach
Sydney's most famous beach is a lively crescent of sand, surf and café culture. The Bondi to Coogee coastal walk adds dramatic ocean views, rock pools and several smaller beaches.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaWineglass Bay
A near-perfect curve of pale sand and clear water in Tasmania's Freycinet National Park. Reach the famous lookout on foot, then continue down to the quiet shore.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaMain Beach, Byron Bay
A relaxed, walkable beach beneath Cape Byron, with surf breaks, cafés and a spectacular coastal path to Australia's easternmost mainland point.
Explore ↗Asia · IndonesiaKelingking Beach
A dramatic Nusa Penida viewpoint overlooks a green headland shaped like a dinosaur and a remote strip of sand far below. The steep descent is challenging; the clifftop view alone is extraordinary.
Explore ↗Europe · PortugalPraia da Marinha
One of the Algarve's most striking coves, with golden limestone arches and clear Atlantic water. The clifftop trail connects viewpoints and reveals the region's sculpted coastline.
Explore ↗Europe · PortugalPraia da Falésia
An exceptionally long Algarve beach below layered red and ochre cliffs. Follow the clifftop path for changing views, then descend to the broad sand for a swim.
Explore ↗Europe · SpainCala Macarella
A turquoise cove framed by pine forest and pale cliffs on Menorca's south coast. A coastal footpath links it with neighbouring Macarelleta and its smaller beach.
Explore ↗Europe · United KingdomDurdle Door
A famous limestone arch on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, beside a pebble beach and clear English Channel water. The coastal path offers superb views of this ancient landscape.
Explore ↗Europe · United KingdomBarafundle Bay
A secluded Pembrokeshire bay reached on foot over a headland, with golden sand and clear water. The walk keeps the setting peaceful and rewards visitors with wide coastal views.
Explore ↗Europe · United KingdomWhitepark Bay
A quiet arc of pale sand on Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast, backed by dunes and wildflower grassland. Walk the shore, watch for wildlife and enjoy views across the Atlantic.
Explore ↗North America · United StatesZuma Beach
A wide, open Malibu beach with room for surfing, beach walks and ocean watching. Its spacious sand and Pacific views make it a classic Southern California escape.
Explore ↗North America · United StatesShi Shi Beach
A wild Olympic Peninsula beach reached by a forest trail, with sea stacks, driftwood and broad Pacific views. Check tribal access requirements and tide tables before setting out.
Explore ↗North America · GuadeloupeGrande Anse Beach, Guadeloupe
A long, palm-lined arc near Deshaies, with warm water and a beautiful green backdrop. Its length makes it easy to find a quieter patch even on a busy day.
Explore ↗Asia · PhilippinesPuka Shell Beach
A quieter Boracay beach with a natural, relaxed feel, backed by trees rather than a dense resort strip. Its coarser shell-rich sand and open shoreline suit a peaceful walk.
Explore ↗Africa · SeychellesGrand Anse, La Digue
A dramatic, open Indian Ocean beach on La Digue, with pale sand, huge granite formations and powerful surf. The exposed coast is beautiful to explore but often unsafe for swimming.
Explore ↗South America · ChileGrey Beach
A remote Patagonian shore on Lake Grey, where icebergs drift from the glacier against a backdrop of mountains and lenga forest. It is a dramatic stop on the park's trekking routes.
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