As soon as you say the words “paradise beach” it evokes a stretch of fine white sand as far as the eye can see, the shade of coconut trees, turquoise and crystal clear water and not a vacationer in sight. We imagine it bathed in sunshine, the paradise beach is a symbol of relaxation and peaceful vacations.
But are there only the beaches of Bora Bora that meet this description? Not at all and we prove it with these 10 beaches for which we had a crush, and which are according to us among the most beautiful beaches in the world.
1. En-vau cove, Cassis, France
No need to go to the ends of the earth when you have the Mediterranean. Over about fifteen kilometers between Cassis and Marseille , you will find the calanques which form narrow coves dug into the limestone cliffs all along the coast. The most heavenly is undoubtedly that of En Vau, with its small sandy beach and its transparent and fresh waters, a delight for swimming in the middle of summer.
2. Honopu Beach, Kauai, Hawaii, United States
Honopu Beach is actually two beautiful white sand beaches separated by the Honopu Arch, which means “conch” in Hawaiian. It gets its name from the sound the wind makes as it blows toward the unreal beauty of the Honopu Valley. No surfing on this beach, the only way to get there is by swimming, either from Kalalau Beach or from a boat moored offshore.
Bathed in the Caribbean sun, Flamenco Beach is one of the most renowned beaches in the world for its beauty. Located on the island of Culebra and sheltered at the bottom of a bay, this ribbon of fine white sand borders perfectly calm crystal clear turquoise waters, making it an ideal place for swimming or admiring the seabed.
3. Jökulsárlón Diamond Beach, Iceland
At the foot of the Jökulsárlón volcano lies a vast glacial lagoon bordered by an unreal black sand beach, the Diamond Beach. It takes its name from the large chunks of ice that wash up there after being polished by the swell. A true photographer’s paradise, Jökulsárlón becomes a fairy tale at daybreak with the water and ice reflecting the hues of dawn.
Los Roques has been a protected national park since 1972. This Caribbean marine ecosystem is still pristine and consists of hundreds of islands, islets, mangroves and coral reefs with breathtaking seabeds. You will find a myriad of quiet places to lie on the fine sand and bathe in its calm waters. Cayo de Agua, one of the islands accessible by boat, has been called “paradise on Earth”.
4. Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia
Located in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they are home to secluded beaches and deep blue waters. Don’t miss Whitehaven Beach , which stretches for 7 kilometres and has sand made up of 98% pure silica, giving it its white colour and preventing it from retaining heat.
5. Calo des Moro, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain
Calo des Moro is an iconic Mediterranean beach. Nestled in a protected natural area, this small strip of sand is considered “one of the last paradises in Mallorca”. This cove sheltered between pine trees and rocks, whose turquoise waters change tone as they lap the shore, is an ideal beach for swimmers of all ages.
