10 most visited beaches in the world. Rating of the best and unique beaches in the world. Cathedral Beach, Ribadeo, Spain

Put the words “children” and “recreation” into one sentence, and you will certainly think of a long strip of clean sand, washed by the calm blue waters of a warm and clear sea. Little ones really love spending hours on the beach, building sand castles, running in and out of the sea 10 times a minute, jumping over waves and enjoying a mix of freedom, sun and ice cream. It's time to find out the top 10 beaches that can give you a lot of fun, joy and pleasant memories that would be enough for a whole year ahead.

Cattolica, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Beaches Adriatic coast Italy has never been awarded the status of “best”, good ones - that’s all. However, recently the situation has begun to change. For example, cozy Cattolica is now considered one of the ideal options for families with children. A clear sea, a gentle entrance to the water and simply an innumerable amount of entertainment for children along the entire coast and in the city itself are direct proof of this.

Elafonisi, Crete, Greece

The ideal landscapes of this beach could well have appeared to you in a dream... Calm waters, fantastic sand, a miniature island opposite, which is so interesting to explore during the sultry lunch hours, as well as the gentle sun, the happy eyes of a child, and the next vacation, we bet that you will spend it in Crete.

Elafonisi

Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Not just a beach, but a whole " water world", this ideal sandy beach near the Coronado Hotel in San Diego is perfect for families with children. Unlike all other beaches in San Diego, drinking alcohol is prohibited here. Nearby noisy and dangerous aquatic species sports such as bikes are 15 miles down the coast. Don't think twice: run to the ferry to spend a perfect day on this beach with your kids.

Bophut and Chaweng, Koh Samui, Thailand

Thailand can boast of simply a myriad of beautiful beaches, so it is absolutely impossible to choose the best one here. But we'll try. Bophut Beach, 19 miles north of Chaweng, may well deserve this title, thanks to its perfect sand and gently sloping entrance to the water. But still, it is perhaps too quiet for children. But Chaweng, which offers its vacationers delicious eateries, entertainment of all kinds and a lot of children from all over the world to play together, deserves the status of “the best beach for families with children.”

Calvi, Corsica, France

The long sandy beach of Calvi, which gradually descends to amazing azure waters, good infrastructure and mass cute towns around for afternoon excursions is what makes this beach ideal for families with children.

Palolem, Goa, India

Unlike other popular beaches in Goa, such as Benaulim, Colva, Calangute or Anjuna, the coast of Palolem is located in a small sheltered bay, thanks to which it is home to a calm and comfortable lagoon that has no analogues from Kerala to Mumbai itself.

Luxurious sand, developed infrastructure, as well as many hotels and restaurants that are designed specifically for family tourists are available.

Crandon Park Beach, Miami, USA

A huge, long sandy beach in the shape of a lagoon, calm waters, developed infrastructure and a lot of entertainment - for many years in a row, Miami has been firmly in the top 10 best resorts for relaxing with kids.

St Georgios, Naxos island, Greece

Within walking distance from the miniature capital of Naxos, Chora, is the beach of St. George - one of the best in all of Greece. And its azure, crystal clear waters make this place ideal for families with children. Naxos, like all the Cyclades islands, has tons (maybe hundreds) of great beaches for kids of all ages - from babies to teenagers - but this one remains a favorite year after year.

Playa Norte, Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Tucked away from the harsh Caribbean winds, this beach offers perfectly calm seas for children of all ages. Isla Mujeres, located near the popular Mexican resort of Cancun, invites you to leave the noisy hotel complexes on the mainland to enjoy the purest white sand on this island of peace, the name of which is translated very elegantly - “island of women”.

Ocean and sea ​​beaches. Everyone is drawn here: young and old, single and married. There are an innumerable number of beaches all over the planet, so the choice for vacationers is almost limitless (if their wallet allows). Most often people prefer sandy beaches. But it can also be unsafe here, so it’s useful to know about the Top 10 most dangerous beaches in the world.

1. Gold Coast in Queensland (Australia): poisonous box jellyfish and man-eating sharks

Lovers beach holiday regularly flock to Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, to enjoy great weather and forever warm water. The Gold Coast is a paradise for divers; extreme sports enthusiasts are attracted here by coral reefs with unique species of plants and animals. But not everyone knows how dangerous they can be local beaches. Even in coastal Australian waters, the most different types sharks: from the almost harmless spiny, carpet, zebra saddle and cat sharks to the deadly tiger, great white, blue and sand. Over the past 45 years, 329 shark attacks on people have been recorded, in 136 cases they resulted in the death of swimmers.
But a more gentle death is also lurking in the local waters - box jellyfish ("sea wasps"). They have one of the most effective toxins in the animal kingdom, their stinging cells cause a burn that can kill a swimmer in a matter of minutes. Sea wasps are practically invisible in water, so people often become their victims. Although deaths from contact with box jellyfish have become less common in recent years, this does not apply to children, for whom such encounters are almost certainly fatal.

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2. Beaches of Fish Hoek (South Africa): white sharks

When people talk about dangers on ocean beaches, the first thing that comes to mind is sharks. Near the beaches of Fish Hoek there are especially many white sharks, which often attack people. At the same time, the largest predatory shark can attack its prey even in shallow water, and few manage to survive an encounter with such a “killing machine.”
Special protective nets do not always help, sharks somehow manage to get behind them and attack, attack... Climate change in recent years has caused white sharks to attack people even more often, and people themselves often provoke this - for example, risky attractions in which Those who wish are placed in a metal cage into water infested with sharks, and to attract the latter they are given pieces of fish. Butchering animal meat on the shore, and in the past burial in the ocean, also taught sharks to loiter closer to the shore.
Over 45 years of observation, 276 attacks by white sharks were recorded; in 2010, 21 such cases occurred, 6 of which resulted in human death. The most aggressive bull sharks also attack surfers. What can we say about humans if the remains of large crocodiles are found in the stomachs of white sharks!

3. Zipolite Beach (Mexico): strong current

The Zapotec Indians called this beach the “coast of the dead.” With its turquoise waters and stunning white sand, Zipolite Beach is actually one of the most dangerous in the world, with powerful undercurrents at high and low tides. It is especially dangerous in the summer. Even a good adult male swimmer cannot cope with the powerful current, which is difficult to see from land, and under the water there are sharp rocks and reefs against which the wave hits the swimmer. The authorities spare no expense in organizing rescue work on the beach, because despite the obvious danger, foreign holidaymakers still flock here because of the magnificent views.

4. Bikini Atoll (Marshall Islands): High radioactivity

The amazingly beautiful beaches of this atoll have long been unsuitable for recreation, since from 1946 to 1958 on these paradise islands Americans tested their nuclear and thermonuclear weapons. Almost all the inhabitants of the islands died of cancer. Until now, the radiation level here is far from normal. But some unwise tourists looking for isolated places, despite strict warnings, still appear on Bikini. From April to November, week-long tours for 12-15 people are even organized here. Another way to get to Bikini is to become a member of the Central Pacific Expedition.

5. New Smyrna (USA): water accidents, sharks, wild animal attacks, lightning strikes

Florida has long become one of the world's recreation centers for tourists from all over the world; ideal conditions for a beach holiday have been created here, so you usually want to come back here. But only if something didn't happen to you on New Smyrna Beach. Its dangers await from different sides: in addition to the expected shark attacks, you should beware of collisions of watercraft, lightning strikes and other unusual threats.
In 2010, there were 640 watercraft collisions there, 68 of which were fatal - a sad record for the United States. Over the past half century, 459 people have been killed here by lightning strikes. The thing is that a person standing on a flat beach is high point, and during a thunderstorm it serves as a kind of lightning rod, and thunderstorms happen here often...

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6. Cable Beach (Australia): Crocodiles

In recent years, huge crocodiles have become a habit of appearing on this Australian beach. These reptiles are protected by Australian law and are prohibited from being hunted, which has led to an increase in their population and increased contact with humans. In 2009, Australians requested a partial lifting of the moratorium on crocodile shooting, but the authorities refused, fearing that the beaches would be flooded with crocodile-hunting tourists. Over a quarter of a century, there have been 10 cases of crocodiles attacking people, which ended sadly. The largest number of such attacks occur in Northern Australia - near Darwin and at Queensland resorts.

7. Copacabana (Brazil): crime hotspot

Located in Rio de Janeiro famous beach Capocabana is one of the most dangerous in the world, but what you need to fear here is not sharks, but your own kind. Such phenomena as prostitution, rape, drug trafficking, and robbery have become commonplace there. In 2010 alone, 30 people were killed on the wonderful sand of the beach, and over 80 were subjected to other types of crimes. But once upon a time, local high society vacationed on Copacabana; politicians, entrepreneurs, artists, writers and performers built their houses nearby.

8. Boa Viagem (Brazil): shark attack

Located in Recife, Boa Viagem beach is deservedly one of the most beautiful in the world. But after 1992, sharks began to frequently approach him, as a result of which over 50 attacks were recorded, 19 of which were fatal to humans. Environmentalists say the reason for this migration of sharks is the actions of fishermen, who every year catch fish closer to the shore.

9. Sao Paulo (Brazil): Sharp-toothed piranhas

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It is unlikely that anyone has not heard heartbreaking stories of how these cute fish are able to gnaw a large animal to the bone in a minute. Most of these schooling fish are in the tributaries of the Amazon. For example, in 2002 in Santa Cruz, on the Conceao beach, 38 swimmers were injured by piranhas, over 5 weekends. The next outbreaks of piranha aggression occurred near the cities of Iokanga and Itapui. In just half a month, 50 people were injured by piranhas. In 2009, 74 people were bitten by them in a month. True, statistics are silent about deaths due to piranhas.
Recently, it is believed that the beaches of Sao Paulo have also become dangerous for swimming. Scientists have suggested that the construction of river dams made piranhas aggressive, as a result of which they began to reproduce unlimitedly. Then their schools rushed to unusual habitats, which are the beaches. Some piranhas grow up to 30 cm in length. An adult piranha will have no problem biting off a person’s finger. Of course, not all types of piranha are carnivorous; there are also vegetarians among them, feeding on plants, seeds or algae.

10. Gansbaai (South Africa): white sharks

In the Western Cape province of South Africa, a fishing town has become... popular resort. A colony of 60,000 fur seals lives in its surroundings. These eared seals are a favorite delicacy of great white sharks, with which the waters of Gansbaai are simply teeming. Therefore, thrill-seekers are lowered under the water in steel cages. And it’s simply impossible to swim freely here - it’s unlikely that even a mask will swim to the shore, because the sharks know their business well.

My ranking of the best beaches in the world 2017

Over four years, my top list of best beaches has changed a lot.
If in the previous article I loved the Caribbean region - the majority of my favorite beaches were there, now the Caribbean closes the list.

Now, getting ready to relax at sea, I In addition to the travel budget, I also evaluate the hardships of the road: flight duration, airline service, ease of travel and on-site transfers.

The Caribbean is not an option, and I wrote about this after returning from another trip from Central America: .
However, the criterion for evaluating the beach is the same for me and I quote myself:

What for me is the best beach in the world

- clean, transparent and fairly calm water;
- convenient entry into the water - in order to swim I don’t have to walk 100 meters knee-deep;
- cleanliness of the beach
The best option: coral white sand that doesn’t heat up like a frying pan in the sun
- minimum number of people on the beach.
If sausages are launched on a beach on a parachute, jet skis rattle - this beach goes to waste;
- maximum wildlife: I like there to be something next to the beach other than a seal lying down, because I can’t lie on the beach for more than 5 minutes.

The simplest and most affordable vacation at sea for me is.
Judge for yourself: the flight to the place takes 3-4 hours ().

Clear and healthy food: meat, fish, vegetables, herbs, cheese, olive oil.
The cleanest sea and beautiful nature around.

Affordable, albeit modest housing - apartments (search on booking.com or on the airbnb website)
That's why I'll start with Greece.

Greece

Forgive me, lovers of resorts, Portugal! Your favorite beaches—I don’t like them at all.

Croatia

Thailand

— in the last year the holiday season has shifted, and it was quite exciting on these usually calm winter beaches.
But still, Phuket is the easiest and fastest way to get into summer from the wet Russian autumn/winter (

One of the most beautiful beaches in the world and, according to the authoritative opinion of National Geographic, it ranks first in the ranking of beaches. Pale pink sand of the beach Source d'Argent (Anse Source d'Argent - translated as " Silver Source") on the island of La Digue, which is part of the system of 115 islands of the Seychelles archipelago and is located in the western part Indian Ocean. The beach on the island of La Digue is one of the most photographed beaches in the world, its photographs can be seen in countless travel magazines.

To say that the beach is magnificent is to say almost nothing! Amazingly clear turquoise water, with through which you can observe the diverse fauna of the Indian Ocean, noisy foamy waves caressing the soft white sand and beautiful palm trees giving coolness from the hot sun.

2. Navagio Beach

Navagio Beach is located in an isolated sandy bay on the island of Zakynthos in the Ionian Islands of Greece. You can only get to the island of Zakynthos by boat. Navagio is one of the main symbols of holidays in Greece; it often appears on postcards. Navagio has limestone cliffs, white sand, blue sea and traces of former shipwrecks. It's no wonder that this stunning beach attracts thousands of tourists every year.

3. The Baths

Bath Beach is located on the southern tip of Virgin Gorda, the third largest island in the British Virgin Islands archipelago. Huge granite boulders lie on the beach, forming spectacular tunnels and grottos that are open to the sea at high tide. Some shafts reach 12 meters in diameter. The clear sea is ideal for snorkeling. The baths are an area of ​​unique geological formations.

4. Tapuaetai

Tapatei island on the southern edge of Aitutaki Atoll, which is part of the Cook Islands archipelago. The beach was awarded the title of "Australia and Oceania's Leading Beach" at the World Travel Awards held in Sydney.

5. Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat)

The Golden Horn (Golden Cape) is one of the most famous beaches in Europe and one of the main tourist attractions in Croatia. Located near the town of Bol on south coast islands of Brac, Golden Horn, it's a narrow white pebble beach. Sosnovaya the grove that borders the beach is the location for the remains villas Rustica, Roman times.

6. Oludeniz

Oludeniz is a small village located on southwest coast Turkey on the shore Aegean Sea. It has a secluded sandy bay at the mouth of Oludeniz. This beach is famous for its turquoise-tinged sea and is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean.

7. Trunk Bay

Trunk Bay Beach is located in national park on the island of Saint John, Virgin Islands United States. Rated as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

8. Maya Bay

Maya Bay is a shallow cove surrounded by a ring of steep limestone cliffs on Phi Phi Leh Island, the second largest island in the Phi Phi archipelago. Maya Bay Beach became world famous after the film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio was released in 2000.

9. Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island, the big island in the Trinity Islands group. The beach is almost 6 km long and consists of very fine white sand, it is 98% pure silicon. The sand is so pure, in fact, that it was used to make the lens of the Hubble Telescope.

10. Tulum Beach

Beautiful view of the sea, palm trees, sun! The atmosphere of a tropical paradise, turquoise sea and fine, white sand. Tulum is located on east coast Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. Was once here main port Mayan people in Coba. The beach is located 6 kilometers from the city of Tulum, Mexico.

08/18/2018 at 17:12 · oksioksi · 590

10 cleanest beaches in the world

Summer is the time for long-awaited vacations. Unfortunately, the average worker cannot afford the most luxurious resorts in the world. It’s good if you manage to travel with your family to Sochi, Anapa or Turkey. But in the world there are so many heavenly places on the ocean where you want to spend not only your vacation, but the rest of your life. Beautiful nature, sun, ocean and crystal pure water– the ultimate dream for many people. How you want, instead of beaches crowded with tourists, to be on one of the cleanest and most secluded places somewhere on the islands in the middle of the ocean. In the meantime, not everyone has enough money for such a vacation; one can only dream about paradise islands and clean beaches when packing their bags for a trip to Gelendzhik.

10. Honopu, Kauai, Hawaii

The Hawaiian island of Kauai is rightly called the garden island. This is a picturesque area with incredibly beautiful vegetation. Unique mountains, beautiful plants and the azure ocean attract not only thousands of tourists, but also filmmakers. The island has been used in many Hollywood filming. Also, the island has one of the cleanest beaches in the world - Honopu Beach. The beach is located between the mountains and is rightfully considered the most secluded. You can only get there by ocean. Maybe that's why Honopu Beach is considered so clean?

9. Wakaya, Fiji

To hide from annoying looks and crowds of tourists, and also to enjoy Pacific Ocean and a relaxing holiday, you need to fly to Fiji. Or rather, Wakaya. Wakaya is very small island in the middle of the ocean, which can accommodate no more than 12 people. The island literally attracts romantic people. This perfect place to have a quiet wedding or Honeymoon. After all, here you can feel like you are on a desert island.

8. La Chiva, Vieques, Puerto Rico

One of most picturesque beaches world is located in Puerto Rico. If you like long walks along the coast, then La Chiva is the perfect place for you. As you walk along the shore in the east, the water gradually becomes clear until it is as crystal clear as glass. La Chiva translated means “Blue Beach” and this is truly true. White sand and crystal clear water make this place truly heavenly and unforgettable. The waves here are calm and the beach itself is ideal for snorkeling. You can feel like a real Robinson, far from the noise of the city and civilization, on La Chiva beach. Once you visit this place, it is impossible to forget it. It literally makes you fall in love at first sight.

7. Senggigi, Lombok Island, Indonesia

The island of Lombok is located between the well-known Bali and the island of Sumbawa in Indonesia. Mount Rinjani is located on the island, it is active volcano. The nature on the island is varied. In the south there are green plains, and in the north there are mighty mountains. But besides nature, tourists are attracted to Senggigi. Senggigi is a small village on the island. One of the attractions of the village is the beaches. They are very clean here. The only negative is the dark sand, which does not always look attractive. But even this does not change the fact that the water on the beach is crystal clear. Even when sailing from the shore, you can see the bottom.

6. Ko Libong, Trang, Thailand

Thailand is considered one of the most popular resort countries among Russians along with Turkey and Egypt. Trang Province has one of the most large islands Thailand - Koh Libong. This is a picturesque island with beautiful nature and clean beaches. True, Ko Libong is not considered tourist island. There are several fishing villages and several hotels built on it. Koh Libong is designed for locals to live in, not tourists. There are no nightclubs or any other entertainment. But if you want to spend a calm and peaceful holiday, then Koh Libong is the ideal place.

5. Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

On the territory of Costa Rica there is one of the most environmentally friendly beaches in the world - Matapalo. The beach is located on the Osa Peninsula. Virgin nature, clean sand and clear ocean waters attract dozens of tourists. In addition, there are high waves on Matapalo, which surfers are especially happy about. Also on the territory of the Osa Peninsula is the national natural reserve complex Portalon. There are no signs of civilization on the beach, so Matapalo is suitable for people who prefer to relax away from large crowds and, of course, for surfers. After all, the waves here are truly impressive.

4. Pink Sands Beach, Harbor, Bahamas

Pink Sand Beach was voted by Forbes magazine as the most beautiful beach peace. This is not surprising. Cote d'Azur, picturesque nature and vanilla sand, which under certain lighting takes on a pink tint, cannot but delight. Pink Sand Beach is truly paradise amidst the raging waves. This beach is the most photographed. The pink hue of the beach is given by particles of coral insect shells, making this beach even more unique. Sand acquires a pink tint when it hits the beach along with the waves. a large number of these particles. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is quite rare.

3. Whitehaven, Whitesunday Island, Australia

Whitehaven Beach, or White Skies, stretches for 7 km along the seashore. You can get there if you go on vacation to Australia. Whitehaven has the world's most famous white sands, surpassing even the Maldives. The beach really lives up to its name. The sand around Whitehaven is so crystal clear that it is supplied to NASA to make lenses for ultra-sensitive telescopes. In addition, at high tides, water and sand mix, creating a uniquely beautiful spectacle. It is impossible to find a hotel on the island, but getting to it is not difficult. Many companies provide this service to tourists.

2. Anse Source D'Argent, Seychelles

Seeing heaven with your own eyes is quite possible on earth. To do this you need to buy a ticket to Seychelles. Or to be more precise, visit Anse Source d'Argent. This is an amazingly beautiful place that makes you fall in love literally from the first seconds of your stay. The beach is located on the small island of La Digue. There is no fuss and virtually no cars, and local residents travel on bicycles. One of the attractions of Anse Source d'Argent are the unusually shaped boulders. It was on this beach that an advertisement for Bounty chocolates was filmed.

1. Islas Cies, Galicia, Spain

The beach on the island of Cies, located in Spain, is considered the cleanest in the world. The island can only be visited in summer. In addition, the number of visitors per day is strictly limited. But the magnificent views that you can see on the island are worth such difficulties. The island is incredibly beautiful. It's so beautiful place that no words can convey it. You just need to see it. On the island of Cies, not only the beach is beautiful, but also its surroundings. White sand, clear azure water, beautiful mountains and picturesque nature - what else does a person need for complete happiness.

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