These are the 50 most beautiful beaches in the world

«The World's 50 Best Beaches» is a project created by beach lovers. Each year, a new ranking of the 50 most beautiful beaches worldwide is published, compiled from votes from over 1,000 travel experts, influencers, and journalists.

Key criteria include naturalness, wildlife, accessibility, tranquility, water quality, and the absence of crowds. The new 2025 ranking highlights the most beautiful beaches for those seeking untouched and breathtaking coastal landscapes. Here are the top selections:

1. Cala Goloritzé – Sardinia, Italy

To protect this beautiful spot, the number of visitors is limited to 250 people per day. This remote bay on Sardinia's east coast is accessible only on foot or by boat and boasts stunning turquoise waters and a striking 143-meter-high limestone peak, the Aguglia di Goloritzé.

2. Entalula Beach – Palawan, Philippines

A place to relax and snorkel: Entalula Beach in Palawan, Philippines. The beach offers white sandy beaches, dramatic limestone cliffs, and plenty of peace and seclusion.

3. Bang Bao Beach – Koh Kood, Thailand

Bang Bao Beach is a quiet beach with clear, shallow waters, surrounded by lush jungle. The nearby fishing community offers exciting and authentic insights into local life.

4. Fteri Beach – Kefalonia, Greece

Crystal-clear water and white pebbles, surrounded by steep cliffs: the recipe for a perfect beach. Fteri Beach in Kefalonia offers just that. However, the remote beach is only accessible by boat or hiking trail.

5. PK 9 Beach – Fakarava, French Polynesia

Set within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the pristine PK9 Beach in Fakarava features white sand, shady palm trees, and vibrant coral reefs—perfect for snorkeling.

6. Canto de la Playa – Isla Saona, Dominican Republic

Visitors can enjoy peace and quiet at Canto de la Playa on Saona Island in the Dominican Republic. This secluded beach boasts crystal-clear water, white sand, and a fringe of palm trees.

7. Anse Source d'Argent – La Digue, Seychelles

Renowned for its striking granite cliffs, shallow turquoise waters, and powder-white sand, this beach is a favorite among photographers and beach lovers alike.

8. Nosy Iranja – Madagascar

Made up of two islands linked by a sandbar, this destination features dazzling white sand beaches and turquoise waters—a true paradise for nature lovers.

9. Ofu Beach – American Samoa

This secluded beach in American Samoa’s national park is renowned for its white sand, clear waters, and abundant marine life—perfect for snorkeling and wildlife viewing.

10. Grace Bay – Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

An award-winning beach featuring soft white sand and clear, calm waters—ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports.

These are the remaining places 11 to 50:

11. Turquoise Bay – Australia
12. Boulders Beach – South Africa
13. Pink Beach – Indonesia
14. Shoal Bay East – Anguilla
15. Detwah Lagoon – Yemen
16. Voutoumi Beach – Greece
17. One Foot Island – Cook Islands
18. Playa de Rodas – Spain
19. Playa Balandra – Mexico
20. Pontal do Atalaia – Brazil
21. Wharton Beach – Australia
22. Cayo de Agua – Venezuela
23. Seven Mile Beach – Cayman Islands
24. Cayo Zapatilla – Panama
25. Baía do Sancho – Brazil
26. Horseshoe Bay – Bermuda
27. Pulau Palambak – Indonesia
28. Freedom Beach – Thailand
29. The Baths – British Virgin Islands
30. Anse Georgette – Seychelles
31. Ffryes Beach – Antigua and Barbuda
32. Grand Anse – Grenada
33. Le Morne Beach – Mauritius
34. Bahía de las Águilas – Dominican Republic
35. Meads Bay – Anguilla
36. Porto Katsiki – Greece
37. Nudey Beach – Australia
38. Bon Bon Beach – Philippines
39. Saadiyat Beach – United Arab Emirates
40. Goyambokka Beach – Sri Lanka
41. Playa Punta Uva – Costa Rica
42. Siesta Beach – USA
43. Paje Beach – Zanzibar
44. Klein Bonaire Beach – Bonaire
45. Cathedral Cove Beach – New Zealand
46. Santa Giulia – France
47. Gardner Bay – Ecuador
48. Keem Beach – Ireland
49. Kuramathi Sand Bank – Maldives
50. La Pelosa – Italy