Awesome Beaches Around the World

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Even though summer is just about over, there’s still plenty of time to go to the beach. What makes an awesome beach is beautiful water and a majestic feel. Whether you want a secluded beach or one that’s full of life, you’ll find it on our awesome beaches around the world list.

Grace Bay
This beach consists of 12 miles of sand and is located in Providenciales. It has plenty of places to sunbathe and has little shade so visitors need to pack an umbrella and plenty of sunscreen. Nearby in Alexandra there’s reef diving and a variety of restaurants. For those that want to go snorkeling at Grace Bay, Bight Reef is a popular attraction.

Rabbit Beach
Rabbit beach, located in Lampedusa, is secluded and can only be accessed by boat. It’s not uncommon to see dolphins in the water. A popular nearby attraction is the isle of Linosa that has a black and red beach. Surprisingly, there are no rabbits on Rabbit Beach.

Flamenco Beach
This is one of the best beaches in the world. It has a horseshoe shape and is more than a mile long. It’s a great place to snorkel and swim. There’s a protected reef at the entrance of it and there’s villas nearby for those that want beachfront accommodations.

Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is 4 miles long. The waters are clear and the sand is white. It’s one of the most photographed beaches in Australia. It’s the perfect place for those that want to relax.

Waikiki Beach
Waikiki Beach is always bustling with people. There’s plenty of sand to lounge around on and enjoy the ocean breeze. For those that want to enjoy watersports there are many beachside vendors that rent surfboards, inflatables and boats.

Ipanema Beach
This might be the liveliest beach on the list. Located in Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema Beach is filled with beautiful people all splashing around and having a good time. Whether you just want to relax or try a new watersport, you’ll be able to do it here.

7 Mile Beach
It’s not surprising that Negril is home to one of the most awesome beaches in the world. What is surprising is that despite its name, 7 Mile Beach is only 6 miles long. Cliffs provide a backdrop to the beach that makes for amazing views. One of the perks of 7 Mile Beach is that Margaretville is located right on it.

Paradise Beach
In general, Greece is pure paradise so it’s no wonder that the city of Mykonos actually has a spot named Paradise Beach. Not only is the beach home to some of the world’s most fabulous sand, there’s also a monthly full-moon party that makes for a lot of fun.

White Bay
Jost Van Dyke’s White Bay Beach is small, but less crowded than some of the other beaches in the British Virgin Islands. The water is clear which makes for a great place to go snorkeling. After the beach a popular hangout is the famous Soggy Dollar bar.

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