Australia and the Seychelles enjoy time in the sun on list of the world’s best beaches
A5km beach in Western Australia has been named the most beautiful in the world. Lucky Bay in Esperance topped a list of the 50 best beaches in the world published last week.
Lauded for its beach-loving wild kangaroos, the stretch of coast has arguably the whitest sand in Australia.
Located in Cape Le Grand National Park in the south of Western Australia, the picturesque spot receives 303 days of sunshine a year.
“Whether you just visit to see the kangaroos, or come to chill, dive, canoe, kayak, walk the bushy trails and tracks, this beach is absolutely the best in the world,” said the judging panel.
The list was compiled by sun care brand Banana Boat, which collaborated with 1,200 influencers, journalists and travel agents to compile the best coastal spots around the globe.
The Seychelles took second spot on the list, with judges praising Source D’Argent on La Digue island. One of the world’s most-photographed shorelines, the beach is lined by granite boulders and has pink sand.
Tourists often comment about the turquoise waters in the area, which receives 325 days of sunshine a year.
Hidden Beach in the Philippines completed the top three positions.
The sheltered cove in Palawan is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and offers crystal-clear shallow waters, soft sand and tropical palm trees. Living up to its name,
Hidden Beach is accessible by boat and then a short swim through a small opening. Its secluded location ensures the white sandy beach remains in pristine condition.
With summer holidays around the corner, the annual list of the world’s best beaches is the ideal inspiration for travellers planning their next seaside getaway.
Beaches in the Cook Islands, US Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Greece and Mexico were included in the top 10, alongside Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland, which ranked as the eighth best in the world.
“Reynisfjara Beach showcases a different kind of beauty that you cannot afford to miss experiencing at least once in your lifetime. The black sand, sea stacks, glaciers and columnar basalts are just a few components that make this place seem like another world altogether,” judges said.
Other unexpected entries on this year’s list included Vaeroy Beach in Norway, which was ranked 30th in the world, and San Josef Bay in Canada’s Vancouver Island, which ranked at number 36.
A site in the Scottish Highlands also made the cut.
Achmelvich Beach ranks at number 45, scoring high for its natural beauty. India’s Radhanagar Beach, with its
With summer holidays around the corner, the list is the ideal holiday inspiration for travellers
blue waters and rainforest background, earned a place at number 47.
Baia do Sancho in Brazil, which recently topped a list of the world’s best beaches from TripAdvisor, ranked at number 19 in this list.
“Located in a national park, this beach is a paradise for nature lovers who are willing to pay a fee to visit,” the judges said about the remote shoreline on the Fernando de Noronha island.