Colour and texture can vary with light, tide, weather and viewpoint. This collection highlights unusual shorelines, but it is not permission to remove sand, shells, coral or other natural material.
What creates a distinctive beach
Pink tones, dark volcanic sand, pale limestone and shell-rich shorelines each have different natural origins. Read the individual guides for the specific beach setting, and remember that photographs may make colours appear more vivid than they look in person.
Protect what makes the coast special
Leave natural material where it belongs and follow local protected-area rules. Some unusual beaches are fragile or exposed to strong surf; use signed access routes and respect closures.
