World's Top 10 Beaches

Our world is full of beaches, but some beaches are famous for their beauty while others are hidden away. The famous beaches are probably famous because they were more easily accessible and yet beautiful, so more and more people flock to these famous beaches. Some of these famous beaches however were soon out of the list of the top ten beaches of the world. Therefore if you think any of your favourite beaches deserves to be listed among the list of famous beaches or the world's top ten beaches, contribute to maintaining its everlasting beauty.

Listed here are the top ten beaches of the world. There is however room for personal preferences and therefore the list of the top ten beaches of the world may vary from list to list. We have tried to be as objective in our search for the best and most famous beaches of the world. You are ofcourse entitled to your own choice of top beaches. Please feel free to send us the list of famous beaches you would like to see here. This is a list of those 10 famous beaches of the world. 1. Anguilla - Caribbean Anguilla offers breathtaking beaches, crystal blue water, luxury resorts and laid back environment. This 16 mile stretch of island has total 33 beaches all open for public. You can check all the beaches but it will be difficult deciding which one is the best. Over the years Anguilla has become most popular destination of wealthy and rich. Shoal bay a 2-mile of soft white sand is inviting with all the facilities for the visitors. Rendezvous Bay is another popular spot with the beachlovers.The island has beautiful coral reefs, colorful fishes and stingrays an eye-treat for underwater divers. The island has lot more to offer .For history buffs the sunken Spanish ship of 18th century at Stoney Bay Marine Park is a virtual treasure trove. A three minute boat ride from Island Harbor to Scilly Cay would be a life-time experience as the private island offers best options in sunbathing, snorkeling and seafood. For shopaholics a visit to French St.Martin is must for its innumerous small shops doting the landscape offering the best bargains. 2. Barcelona - Spain Barcelona has many popular beaches at Platja Barcelona at Vila Olimpica which was home to 1992 Olympics and Platja de Sant Sebastia which is kid friendly with clean sand, life guards and shower facilities. For more adventurous there is nudist beach Platja de la Mar Bella with coarse sand stretching miles. Barcelona offers you beaches coupled with sightseeing in form of beautiful buildings and cultural centres as any European city. These beaches offer welcome respite from the hectic life styles of the city. You can visit the Sitges which is a popular coastal town. It is favorite with young crowd making it a hot spot. Visit the city when you are tired of beaches .The streets of Gothic Quarter and Les Rambles invites you with neatly lined shops, beautiful houses and street performers. Enjoy the night clubs full of music, food and nonstop dancing. 3. Bora Bora- French Polynesia

One of the magical islands Bora Bora is part of French Polynesia in the South Pacific. It lies at Matira Point with in a lagoon characterized by sandy beaches. It is most romantic place where you can find secluded beaches and cozy hotels to share intimate moments with your partner. For adventure lovers there are wide -ranging activities from shark feeding expedition or tour to island's hinterland. If you are searching for perfect black pearl then visit to Main Island is must. For history lovers the island has number of World War II landmarks and memorabilia to keep you busy. But the activity you will love or enjoy the most is lazing on the Matira Beach and enjoying the sun. The Scuba divers will find colorful coral bed, turtles and other sea animals. If you are lucky you can say hello to sharks. Take romantic strolls on soft sand beach or sip heady cocktails at the beach bars. Enjoy live music and dance in the nightclub located on the beach itself.

Visitors take flight from Los Angeles to Papeete in Tahiti. From there a short flight will take you to Bora Bora's airport at Motu Mute. Most of the hotels have shuttle service to bring the guests from the airport or you can rent car, scooter or a bicycle.Bora Bora enjoys temperate climate whole year making it ideal destination.

4. Fernando de Noronha - Brazil

Discovered in 1503 by Portuguese this 7 mile long Remote Island offers exquisite experiences for a traveler seeking peaceful and relaxed time at beaches. The unspoiled and breathtaking beaches of Fernando De Noronha lying at the northeast coast of Brazil was declared as marine national park in 1988.Only 420 tourists are allowed on the beach at any time. If you are one among the lucky few then treat yourself to the spectacular natural beauty which lays within 21 islands a home to cascading waterfalls and natural swimming pools and white sand beaches. The water is full of exotic fishes, dolphins, lobsters, corals ideal for snorkeling and underwater diving. You can do surfing at Cacimba do Padre,Bode and Boldro considered as best surfing spots in the world. Porcos Bay has one of the most beautiful stretches of sand while Conceicao beach has long shores.If you are adventurous then dive into natural waters of Atalaia beach or Sancho Bay which is enclosed inside natural walls and you can go only by metal ladder hooked to the rock.

5. Harbour Island - Bahamas

Harbour Island's pink sand beach is alluring to any traveler. Basking under the glorious Caribbean sun it is located just a mile away from Eleuthera Island in the Bahama Islands. Known as 'Briland' to the locals it is only 3 miles long and half a mile wide it offers picture perfect locales to the visitors. Dunmore Town the local hub of Harbour Island was formerly capital of Bahamas and still retains the old world charm. The magnificent Georgian architecture with pastel colored buildings and neatly packed rows of houses doting with bougainvillea flowers can charm any one. The island beach offers relaxing atmosphere where you can enjoy turquoise sea or stroll along the soft sand under swaying palm trees in gentle breeze. In the evening you can enjoy the quiet sunset with cocktails or discover small shops. The other activities which you can enjoy are snorkeling, diving, bone fishing or boating. Since the island is really small you can explore it with golf cart which can be hired for a day.

6. Mykonos Island beach- Aegean Sea

A small island in the Aegean Sea Mykonos Island present perfect beaches of Ornos and Psarou.Its white sands and clear water are ideal for spending hours of sunbathing and relaxing. But the beaches at Paradise and Super Paradise are the real places to go if you are a hardcore party animal. Party and music go on right through day and night so do not take the kids along .Dress code is minimal as nudity is permitted here. The island is a dream destination for all those with adventure streak in them as it is full of small tucked away shops, churches, bars, windmills against the blue coastline. The capital Hora is full of small monasteries telling the history of the place or visits the streets of Little Venice. Mykonos is one of the few islands where diving is allowed. It is an ideal spot to explore the magic of under water. If interested you can do beginner's five-day certificate or more advanced courses in diving from Mykonos Diving centre at Psarou beach.

7. Oahu - Honolulu

Famous for surfing Oahu's North Shore it gets best surfing professionals from all the world .Bonzai Pipeline is world renowned for its high waves for during winter months they can curl up to thirty feet high before hitting the shores. It is the time when surfing reaches its frenzy. It is opposite in summer times when the ocean presents such a tranquil picture that even those who really do not like to be inside the water cannot resist its charm. If you are tired of surfing than you can enjoy sunbathing and relaxing.Pupakea Beach Park is ideal for snorkeling and cave diving. You can take your kids for swimming at Waimea beach in summer when waters are calm. During December and April you can sight the humpback whales. For kids there are some exciting options in Waimea Falls Park which has cliff diving, hula performances and options to explore the jungle by bike, kayak or by foot. Sea Life Park has dolphins, whales, sea lions and penguins to thrill the young children. For adventurous lot there are slides at Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park. Fly to Honolulu International Airport which is on Oahu's south shore. To explore the island best idea would be to rent a car so that you do not miss out any detail. You can find buses and taxis easily available for travel purpose.

8. Palm Beach - Aruba

Palm Beach's beaches are considered ideal for families. Most of the restaurants and resorts offer kid-friendly services which include discounts and free gifts and babysitting facilities. Aruba's ideal weather with natural beaches and turquoise water invites tourists from all over the world. The island has all type of accommodations ranging from budget hotels to luxury resorts. The island has other attractions also which includes Kibaima Miniature Village and Park where you and your kids can explode miniature Aruban city. There are beautiful playgrounds like Tira Koochi Park and Neptalle Henriquez Park with latest kiddy items ensuring hours of fun for your little ones. World's largest mini-golf course located at L.G Smith Blvd is an added attraction. Do not miss out the natural wonders of the Island. The best way to explore is through guided four-wheel drive through desert hills, small towns and rocky shoreline. The water activities like swimming, snorkeling, windsurfing, water safaris, jet skiing and fishing are other popular options.

9. Tulum Beach- Cancun

A visit to white limestone sand Tulum Beach will be eye-treat for those looking to soak into crystal blue waters. There is an aura of mystery around the beach as ancient Mayan ruins tell their own story.Tulum is 80 miles southeast of Cancun part of Riviera Maya. Its southern part called Boca Paila is the only beach which can assure you of much needed privacy. Derived from Mayan word 'wall' Tulum has ruins overlooking the beach ,the most prominent being Castillo the castle .It was Mayan civilization's only walled city defending its frontiers from invaders from both sea and land. The tourists can experience the best beach in Mexico along with it explore and admire the architecture of the ancient Mayan civilization. The most interesting being Temple of the Descending God and Temple of the Frescoes presenting beautiful murals. Another interesting place to visit is 'cenotes' which are the freshwater pools located south of Tulum Pueblo. These were part of underground network of rivers which once provided fresh water to ancient Mayan people.

10. Horseshoe Bay - Bermuda

Horseshoe Bay is considered to be world's one of the loveliest beach. The wide stretches of pink soft sand and clear blue water entice travelers to its 21 mile long shoreline full of corals, and shells. For those seeking shelter from prying eyes for romance can retreat to Somerset Long Bay, Longwood Cove or Astwood Cove which are wedged within a cliff. Horseshoe Bay beach is very popular among beachgoers as it offers best facilities in equipment rental and life-guards. The turquoise calm water with reefs beaches of Church Bay and Daniel's Head is home to exotic fishes. You can go for variety of water sports like snorkeling or diving. Apart from beaches the island offers historic monuments and museums. You can stroll around in towns full of vibrant life. There are many luxurious hotels, shopping areas and plush restaurants offering every delectable cuisine for your taste-buds. To get real feel of the place we will recommend renting bicycle or scooter to see the streets and towns.

Source: Beaches World