Tripadvisor‘s travel experts have selected the world’s most beautiful beaches after evaluating millions of user reviews. Yes, old favorites in Hawaii and the Caribbean are included. But this year’s best beaches also include some exceptional beach destinations from around the world.
Without further ado these are the beaches that ranked in the top 5 in the world:
5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks, And Caicos
Grace Bay Beach on the island of Providenciales in the Turks and Caicos Islands is a stunning place with white sand, calm blue waves and no pebbles or seaweed. Some of the island’s best resorts are right on the beach, and there are numerous beachfront restaurants and bars nearby. Many guests prefer to sail at sunset to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
4. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
Reynisfjara beach is one of the most dangerous places in Iceland. Due to the strong waves, strong currents and frequent rock falls, visitors must be extremely careful here. Why is this beach so popular even though swimming is not allowed? Tourists come here to admire the bizarre rock formations and black sand and to be impressed by the spectacular sea.
3. Cable Beach, Australia
Cable Beach is located on the northwest coast of Australia and is a 13-mile-long white sand beach on the Indian Ocean. Sunsets at Cable Beach are beautiful, especially when the tide is out and the wide beach reflects the colors of the sky.
Even in the high season (May to October), the beach is rarely crowded, so tourists have plenty of space for swimming, fishing, kayaking or surfing.
2. Eagle Beach, Aruba
Eagle Beach on Aruba is exactly what many people imagine when they think of the ideal Caribbean beach. Smooth white sand, warm tropical waters, a relaxed atmosphere, and maybe a few cocktails while lounging under a beach umbrella. Along the beach there are several resorts that can be crowded, but a short (or long) walk down the beach makes tourists feel like they have found their own private place in the world.
1. Baia do Sancho, Brazil
Finding the best beach in the world is not an easy task. As if getting to the small island of Fernando de Noronha, 220 miles off the Brazilian coast, was not exciting enough, travelers must also descend 100 feet via ladders and stone steps before reaching the beach.
Visitors are rewarded for their efforts with a secluded stretch of golden sand and blue waters teeming with colorful marine life. Despite being named the best beach in the world, Baia do Sancho is often uncrowded, meaning that some lucky beachgoers can enjoy an entire paradise to themselves.