World's Top Beaches
It's getting cold out there so I thought it would be fun to revisit some very beautiful beaches, enjoy!
Playa del Amor, best known by tourists as Lover's Beach is an absolutely beautiful semi hidden cove backed by spectacular rock formations. It is located on the Baja peninsula in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, take a boat a from the Cabo marina and be sure to arrange a return trip as boats are rare after 4pm. The beach itself is stunning, a photographer's dream with pristine turquoise waters crashing up on the sand. Be sure to pack what you will need: water, snacks and the like as there are few services offered and also your snorkel gear as a few feet to the left is Pelican Rock which you can choose to jump off of or snorkel around and enjoy all the different tropical fish
Hot Water Beach is a world famous beach located along New Zealand's Pacific coast just south of Mercury Bay at the northeast tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. What makes this beach so great? Volcanoes on the eastern edge of New Zealand's North Island develop huge underground reservoirs of superheated water. Over time, this water will escape to the surface; cooling on the way, and opening two hot springs at the beach! Head there and dig your own spa in the sand! You'll need: a pail to scoop out your sand and a bucket to bring some cooler water from the ocean as the temperature from the hot springs can go up to 64ºC (147ºF), for those looking for a snack there's a cute shop selling ice cream, drinks and sandwiches in the parking lot. A word of caution Hot Water Beach's rip tides have claimed a few unaware visitors, get some lessons from the volunteer lifeguards on how to swim in rip tides before venturing into the ocean.
(Photo courtesy of Steve and Jen Copley)
The world's most photographed jetty can be found at Pigeon Point beach in Tobago. It is often considered Tobago's most beautiful beach and there is no arguing that fact. A long stretch of powdery white sand, warm opalescent water, and the fact that you feel like you're in a postcard make up the key reasons for me choosing this beach. The beach also boasts full tourist amenities; bathrooms, showers and beach-chair rentals, souvenir and water sports shop as well as bars and a restaurant so no need to pack up the rental everything you could possibly need is sold at the beach. There is a small fee however to access this little piece of paradise set at TT$18 (US$3) per person, children aged 6–12 are half-price and children under 6 are free. Don't let the entrance fee deter you, the beach is right out of a Caribbean fantasy.
(Photo courtesy of Kp93)
Anse Source d'Argent is a famous beach on the island of La Digue, Seychelles. It is often voted the most beautiful and photographed beach in the world. Anse Source d'Argent is so stunning the combination of white sand, popping azure-blue water and dark granite boulders regularly overwhelms its visitors. There's not much to do on the beach except for snorkel, but its sheer beauty will assault your senses. Tourists spend hours just looking around at the scenery over-saturated with color and many have found it hard to relax here as it is almost impossible to put your camera down.
(Photo courtesy of Waltermera182)
One of the pearls of Croatia is Hvar Island, where I find my next beach, a magnificent pebbled, clear watered gem: Hvar Beach. Located on the longest and sunniest island in Croatia, Hvar Beach has been deemed the "sunniest place in Europe". The island is known for its lavender which you will see over the rolling hills in the background. Don't forget to buy a bottle of lavender oil, the beautifully painted bottle makes a great souvenir. End your day at the beach with a local favorite rabbit and potato at the Golden Shell, indulge and try the home brewed fig brandy it's very strong but the locals say one a day will keep you healthy!
(Photo courtesy of Vhorvat)
Pamper yourself in the luxurious seaside town of Biarritz, the Grande Plage their main beach is a world class surfing destination. Surf not your thing? Its a great place for just laying in the sun as well! Biarritz located on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in south western France has been banking on the sea for centuries, renowned since 1854 when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) built a palace on the beach (now the Hôtel du Palais). Indulge and treat yourself to a 3 course meal after a day of sunbathing at Aux Alizés a delicious restaurant specializing in Basque delicacies, with prices fixed at about 20 Euro.
(Photo courtesy of Pinpin)
In Cape Town, South Africa is the affluent suburb named Clifton. Clifton Beach is a magnet for the discerning traveler, white sand, designer bikinis and shimmering blue water. The beach is well stocked with amenities; good changing rooms and bathrooms, umbrella and chair rentals, vendors galore and backed by Cape Town's renown restaurants. If you love to surf, and do water sports Clifton Beach is well equipped. Try to stick around until sunset as the views are beyond spectacular!
(Photo courtesy of Tyhopho)
Hot Water Beach is a world famous beach located along New Zealand's Pacific coast just south of Mercury Bay at the northeast tip of the Coromandel Peninsula. What makes this beach so great? Volcanoes on the eastern edge of New Zealand's North Island develop huge underground reservoirs of superheated water. Over time, this water will escape to the surface; cooling on the way, and opening two hot springs at the beach! Head there and dig your own spa in the sand! You'll need: a pail to scoop out your sand and a bucket to bring some cooler water from the ocean as the temperature from the hot springs can go up to 64ºC (147ºF), for those looking for a snack there's a cute shop selling ice cream, drinks and sandwiches in the parking lot. A word of caution Hot Water Beach's rip tides have claimed a few unaware visitors, get some lessons from the volunteer lifeguards on how to swim in rip tides before venturing into the ocean.
(Photo courtesy of Steve and Jen Copley)
The world's most photographed jetty can be found at Pigeon Point beach in Tobago. It is often considered Tobago's most beautiful beach and there is no arguing that fact. A long stretch of powdery white sand, warm opalescent water, and the fact that you feel like you're in a postcard make up the key reasons for me choosing this beach. The beach also boasts full tourist amenities; bathrooms, showers and beach-chair rentals, souvenir and water sports shop as well as bars and a restaurant so no need to pack up the rental everything you could possibly need is sold at the beach. There is a small fee however to access this little piece of paradise set at TT$18 (US$3) per person, children aged 6–12 are half-price and children under 6 are free. Don't let the entrance fee deter you, the beach is right out of a Caribbean fantasy.
(Photo courtesy of Kp93)
Anse Source d'Argent is a famous beach on the island of La Digue, Seychelles. It is often voted the most beautiful and photographed beach in the world. Anse Source d'Argent is so stunning the combination of white sand, popping azure-blue water and dark granite boulders regularly overwhelms its visitors. There's not much to do on the beach except for snorkel, but its sheer beauty will assault your senses. Tourists spend hours just looking around at the scenery over-saturated with color and many have found it hard to relax here as it is almost impossible to put your camera down.
(Photo courtesy of Waltermera182)
One of the pearls of Croatia is Hvar Island, where I find my next beach, a magnificent pebbled, clear watered gem: Hvar Beach. Located on the longest and sunniest island in Croatia, Hvar Beach has been deemed the "sunniest place in Europe". The island is known for its lavender which you will see over the rolling hills in the background. Don't forget to buy a bottle of lavender oil, the beautifully painted bottle makes a great souvenir. End your day at the beach with a local favorite rabbit and potato at the Golden Shell, indulge and try the home brewed fig brandy it's very strong but the locals say one a day will keep you healthy!
(Photo courtesy of Vhorvat)
Pamper yourself in the luxurious seaside town of Biarritz, the Grande Plage their main beach is a world class surfing destination. Surf not your thing? Its a great place for just laying in the sun as well! Biarritz located on the Bay of Biscay, on the Atlantic coast, in south western France has been banking on the sea for centuries, renowned since 1854 when Empress Eugenie (the wife of Napoleon III) built a palace on the beach (now the Hôtel du Palais). Indulge and treat yourself to a 3 course meal after a day of sunbathing at Aux Alizés a delicious restaurant specializing in Basque delicacies, with prices fixed at about 20 Euro.
(Photo courtesy of Pinpin)
In Cape Town, South Africa is the affluent suburb named Clifton. Clifton Beach is a magnet for the discerning traveler, white sand, designer bikinis and shimmering blue water. The beach is well stocked with amenities; good changing rooms and bathrooms, umbrella and chair rentals, vendors galore and backed by Cape Town's renown restaurants. If you love to surf, and do water sports Clifton Beach is well equipped. Try to stick around until sunset as the views are beyond spectacular!
(Photo courtesy of Tyhopho)
(Photo courtesy of Steve and Jen Copley)
(Photo courtesy of Kp93)
(Photo courtesy of Waltermera182)
(Photo courtesy of Vhorvat)
(Photo courtesy of Pinpin)
(Photo courtesy of Tyhopho)
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