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Swimming Beaches
Browse beach guides with details and tags for swimming.
Grace Bay Beach
A long sweep of soft white sand backed by calm, clear water and a protective offshore reef. Grace Bay is an easy place to settle into island time, with resorts and restaurants close by and quiet stretches to the east.
Explore ↗North America · CubaVaradero Beach
More than twenty kilometres of pale sand make Varadero one of the Caribbean's best-known beach destinations. The shallow, bright-blue water and easy resort access suit relaxed swimming days.
Explore ↗North America · BahamasPink Sands Beach
Harbour Island's celebrated blush-coloured shoreline runs beside gentle Atlantic water. The subtle pink hue comes from tiny fragments of coral and shells mixed into the sand.
Explore ↗North America · TobagoPigeon Point Beach
A postcard-perfect beach with calm water, palms and the thatched-roof jetty that has become Tobago's emblem. Protected Buccoo Reef and the Bon Accord Lagoon are close by.
Explore ↗North America · Puerto RicoFlamenco Beach
Culebra's famous horseshoe bay is framed by green hills and shallow, vivid water. Its gentle conditions, broad sand and relaxed island setting make it one of Puerto Rico's most loved beach days.
Explore ↗North America · MexicoPlaya Paraíso
A broad Caribbean beach near Tulum's cliff-top Maya ruins, with coconut palms and clear turquoise shallows. Pair a swim with a visit to the archaeological site above the sea.
Explore ↗North America · MexicoPlaya Norte
At the northern tip of Isla Mujeres, Playa Norte is known for exceptionally shallow, warm water and fine white sand. The calm lagoon-like setting is ideal for an unhurried swim.
Explore ↗North America · U.S. Virgin IslandsMagens Bay
A sheltered, heart-shaped bay on St Thomas, framed by steep green hills. Its calm water, facilities and scenic setting make it a welcoming beach for swimming and picnics.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaHyams Beach
A peaceful village beach on the New South Wales South Coast, known for bright sand and clear water. Nearby Jervis Bay beaches and bushland offer plenty of room to explore.
Explore ↗Asia · PhilippinesSeven Commandos Beach
A palm-fringed cove beneath Palawan's limestone cliffs, usually reached by boat from El Nido. Clear water and dramatic scenery make it a classic island-hopping stop.
Explore ↗Asia · IndonesiaGeger Beach
A calm, pale-sand beach on Bali's southeastern peninsula, with reef-sheltered water and a quieter atmosphere than nearby resort strips. It is a comfortable place for an easy swim.
Explore ↗Asia · ThailandPhra Nang Beach
A beautiful Railay-area beach beneath soaring cliffs, with a famous sea cave and clear swimming water. Its dramatic backdrop makes even a short visit feel special.
Explore ↗Asia · Sri LankaUnawatuna Beach
A crescent of golden sand in a sheltered bay near the historic fort city of Galle. Calm sections, cafés and nearby jungle coves make it easy to combine beach time with culture.
Explore ↗Asia · South KoreaHyeopjae Beach
A shallow, pale-sand beach on Jeju Island with views to Biyangdo and the island's volcanic landscape. Calm water and nearby cafés make it an easy family favourite.
Explore ↗Europe · GreeceElafonissi Beach
A shallow lagoon and sandy islet at Crete's southwestern tip, famous for pastel-pink patches and turquoise water. Walk across the sandbar into a protected landscape of dunes and plants.
Explore ↗Europe · SpainSes Illetes
A narrow sand spit in Formentera's protected Ses Salines Natural Park, with pale sand on both sides and dazzlingly clear water. Arrive early in summer to enjoy its quietest hours.
Explore ↗Europe · SpainLa Concha Beach
San Sebastián's elegant city beach curves around a sheltered bay beneath Monte Urgull. A promenade, island views and pintxos bars make it an ideal mix of city and seaside.
Explore ↗Europe · TurkeyÖlüdeniz Blue Lagoon
A calm, vivid lagoon beneath the forested slopes of Babadağ, beside the wider Belcekız shore. Swimming, boat trips and paragliding make this one of Turkey's most iconic coastal landscapes.
Explore ↗Oceania · Cook IslandsMuri Beach
A sheltered lagoon on Rarotonga's southeast coast, dotted with small motu islets. Paddle a kayak, snorkel in clear shallows or relax beside the lagoon's gentle water.
Explore ↗Oceania · French PolynesiaMatira Beach
Bora Bora's public beach is a gentle curve of pale sand at the southern tip of the island. Shallow lagoon water and sunsets over the reef make it a memorable end to the day.
Explore ↗North America · Sint MaartenMaho Beach
A narrow beach beside Princess Juliana International Airport, famous for aircraft passing low overhead. Watch from a safe distance, respect posted warnings and enjoy the vivid blue bay.
Explore ↗Africa · SeychellesAnse Source d'Argent
A world-famous La Digue shoreline where pale sand winds between enormous pink granite boulders. Shallow water, palms and sculptural rocks make this a striking Indian Ocean scene.
Explore ↗Africa · SeychellesAnse Lazio
A beautiful Praslin bay with bright sand, smooth granite rocks and clear water beneath takamaka trees. Arrive early to enjoy the stillness before day-trip boats arrive.
Explore ↗Oceania · AustraliaSorrento Back Beach
A rugged stretch on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula, with rock pools, limestone cliffs and open Southern Ocean surf. Its natural setting feels far wilder than the nearby town beaches.
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