25 dreamy pictures of the best beaches in the world, according to TripAdvisor users
25. Praia de Santa Maria — Santa Maria, Cape Verde: Travellers love this beach for its "beautiful gold sands." It also has great surfing and a bustling pier where fishing boats come in.
24. Tumon Beach — Tumon, Mariana Islands: “The sand is white, the water a gorgeous blue," one TripAdvisor review said. "Swimming, snorkeling, paddle boarding or small water crafts—you can do it all here.”
23. Horseshoe Bay Beach — Southhampton Parish, Bermuda: "Picturesque, with pink sand and gentle waves rolling in," one user wrote. "Lovely at any time of the day."
22. Agonda Beach — Agonda, India: This "serene, tranquil beach" is a favorite for it relaxing atmosphere and stunning views. It's perfect for meditating.
21. Playa Paraiso — Tulum, Mexico: With "crystal clear water," this beach is a popular swimming spot. Sage advice from one user: "I recommend you sit down after a nice swim and have some guacamole with a cold beer!"
20. Clearwater Beach — Clearwater, Florida: “The sugar fine white sand is a trademark of this fabulous beach," one review said. "You might even spot a dolphin or two playing on the horizon.”
19. Kata Noi Beach — Karon, Thailand: Travellers love this pristine, quiet beach for its calming atmosphere. There's also a beach bar where you can get a post-swim drink or snack.
18. Praia de Marinha — Carvoeiro, Portugal: This Algarve beach has plenty of dramatic scenery with caves and cliffs. "Plus crystal clear water and an abundance of marine life on show," according to one beach-goer.
17. Camp's Bay Beach — Camp's Bay, South Africa: This beach gets top marks from travellers for its huge, rolling waves and picturesque views of Table Mountain in the background.
16. The Baths — Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: With stunning boulders, clear water, and white sand, this beach is ideal for snorkeling – and getting a picture-perfect Instagram post.
15. Playa Manuel Antonio — Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica: From yoga to parasailing, there's plenty to do on this beach. Head there for sun-down; one user said it has the "best sunset you can see."
14. Elafonissi Beach — Elafonissi, Greece: "The sea was calm and beautiful," one review said. "The colors are intense—light blue water, pink sand. Paradise.”
10. Sharm el Luli — Marsa Alam, Egypt: "Pristine, beautiful beach and a tropical aquarium under water," one traveller wrote.
12. Whitehaven Beach — Whitsunday Islands, Australia: Beachgoers flock here to enjoy the best of "untouched" nature.
11. Maho Beach — Cruz Bay, St. John: Transparent waters make this beach a top spot for snorkeling. One traveller said said she "swam with a sea turtle and came ashore to sunbathe with an iguana."
10. Nacpan Beach — El Nido, Philippines: One TripAdvisor user rated this beach for its "long coastline, golden sand, beautiful crystal waters."
9. West Bay Beach — West Bay, Honduras: Another popular beach with snorkelers, West Bay offers fantastic underwater views. "There are lots of fish, high visibility and nice coral formations," one traveller said.
8. Ngapali Beach — Ngapali, Myanmar: There's "not much to do here other than relax," one user said of this blissful beach. Their advice? "Sip a sunrise cocktail and eat the local fresh seafood catch."
7. Playa de Ses Illetes — Formentera, Balearic Islands: Travellers head here for "endless sea, fine sand, spectacular views, yachts" and more.
6. Flamenco Beach — Culebra, Puerto Rico: While history buffs love the rusted tanks left on this white sandy beach, one reviewer called it "the most beautiful place I have been to on earth."
5. Cayo de Agua — Los Roques National Park, Venezuela: One visitor described the beach's "soft white sand surrounded on two sides by the Caribbean sparkling in all shades of blue."
4. Anse Lazio — Praslin Island, Seychelles: This Seychelles beach has "crystal clear, warm waters, shade, sun and powder white sand." It also makes for a killer sunset shot.
3. Playa Paraiso — Cayo Largo, Cuba: Escape the crowds at Playa Paraiso; reviewers said it's the most romantic beach in Cuba to visit on your honeymoon.
2. Baia de Sancho — Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: "As you walk through a small trail, you can't imagine what awaits you," one reviewer said. "The heavenly view seems like a mirage."
1. Grace Bay — Providenciales, Turks and Caicos: According to the TripAdvisor community, the world's best beach has "unbelievably clear, clean water with hundreds of shades of blues and greens and white sugar sand."
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