These are the 25 best beaches in the world

Ranking of the best beaches in the world

TripAdvisor, a website specializing in travel, published a user-generated ranking of the 25 best beaches in the world in January 2024. The resulting list is quite varied geographically. See all the beaches in this gallery!

24: Magens Bay - St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands

Many visitors consider Magens Bay the best beach on St. Thomas. This oasis stretches for 1 kilometer and offers a fascinating landscape of lush, rolling mountains and impressive palm trees.

23: Playa Norte - Isla das Mulheres, Mexico

Playa Norte is ideal for those who are in Cancún and want to enjoy a different place. The paradisiacal sea shows itself in shades of crystal blue and white sand.

22: Nissi Beach - Ayia Napa, Cyprus

Nissi Beach in Cyprus enters the TripAdvisor ranking in 22nd place. The beach is known for its light sand, often compared to the color of snow and calm sea. The region has great infrastructure to welcome tourists.

21: Falassarna Beach - Crete, Greece

According to the opinions of TripAdvisor users, this beach is extraordinary. Even though it is more urbanized than others in this list, it attracts many tourists due to its transparent water and calm waves.

20: Nungwi Beach - Zanzibar, Tanzania

This paradisiacal beach in Zanzibar is ideal for those who like sunbathing or diving. In the depths of its extremely clear water, it is possible to find different species of fish, corals, and reefs.

19: Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Ipanema Beach is a jewel located in the middle of an urban and busy area of Rio de Janeiro. With a unique beauty, it makes up one of the main landscapes of the wonderful city. Its sea of more aggressive waves is one of the surfers' favorite places.

18: Playa Manuel Antonio - Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica

Situated in a small bay, Playa Manuel Antonio is a jewel of nature. In its sea, high waves make the place attractive for surfers.

17: Playa de Muro Beach - Mallorca, Spain

Playa de Muro, located in the beautiful S'Albufera of Mallorca, stands out for its vast stretch of coastline, crystal clear waters, and exceptionally clean air.

16: Kelingking Beach - Nusa Penida, Indonesia

Kelingking Beach is located between two mountain ranges that create a hypnotic view. To reach this beach, you have to descend from a high mountain amidst a lot of heat, bad roads, and cliffs. However, the view you encounter is unforgettable.

15: La Concha Beach - San Sebastián – Donostia, Spain

In 15th place in the TripAdvisor ranking is La Concha Beach in northern Spain. The place is named after the shape of its bay, a shell (concha), and the mountains of Urgul and Igueldo surround it.

14: Seven Mile Beach - Cayman Islands, United Kingdom

Known for its beauty, Seven Mile Beach covers a vast territorial extension, divided into sections. It doesn't just serve regular swimmers but also those who like to sunbathe without clothes.

13: Manly Beach - Sydney, Australia

Located northeast of Sydney, Manly is especially popular among surfers. It was designated by World Surfing Reserves as a "natural wave reserve."

12: Driftwood Beach - Jekyll Island - Golden Isles of Georgia - Georgia, USA

Driftwood Beach is among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the United States. In fact, several people choose it to celebrate their weddings. It is also known for dolphin sightings.

11: Siesta Beach - Siesta Key - Florida, USA

The water temperature, around 28ºC (82.4F), delights visitors. They also love the clarity of the sea and the very fine sand.

10: Ka'anapali Beach - Lahaina - Maui, Hawaii

In the past, Ka'anapali Beach was home to the residences of Hawaiian kings. Nowadays, the place is ideal for anyone looking for tranquility, peace, relaxation, and lots of beauty.

9: Varadero Beach - Varadero, Cuba

Varadero Beach comes in ninth place in the TripAdvisor ranking thanks to its warm sea and different shades of blue. Its coral reefs serve as a shield, protecting the beach area from erosion.

8: Isola dei Conigli - Lampedusa, Italy

Nature lovers love the paradisiacal Isola dei Conigli. You can find animals there, such as real seagulls, large lizards, and turtles.

7: Radhanagar Beach - Havelock Island, India

The uniquely exuberant landscape of Radhanagar Beach is made up of crystal clear waters and a beautiful forest - a scene worthy of a postcard.

6: Falésia Beach - Albufeira, Portugal

Quiet and long, the beach takes its name from the cliffs that surround it. They take on an unparalleled reddish hue at sunset.

5: Grace Bay - Turks and Caicos Islands, United Kingdom

Grace Bay takes fifth place in the ranking thanks to its clear, dazzling blue water lined with corals, reefs, and soft white sand.

4: Reynisfjara Beach - Vik, Iceland

Surrounded by basalt formations and with 'sand' formed by volcanic stones, Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland is of unique beauty and ranks fourth among the best beaches in the world.

3rd place: Cable Beach - Broome, Australia

Bathed by the Indian Ocean, Cable Beach is notable for its waves, generally gentle in summer. The golden sand and its translucent waters guaranteed its third place in the ranking.

2nd place: Eagle Beach Palm, Aruba

The white sand and a sea that dazzles the eyes: the beauty of Eagle Beach Palm in Aruba (a constituent country of the Netherlands in the Caribbean) secured the second position in the TripAdvisor ranking.