Beaches from The World

The sandy coves and the most compelling of the planet, from the Mediterranean to the Pacific Ocean.

ESPAÑA:

 FUERTE VENTURA:  Corralejo

Long sandy color of golden tones the north coast of Fuerteventura, one of the most attractive and most ecologically valuable areas of the Canary . Frequented by windsurfers , Corralejo beaches are its greatest treasure in the Natural Park of the Dunes of Corralejo and the Natural Reserve Isla de Lobos, whose funds are highly appreciated by divers. At the other end of Fuerteventura, Costa Calma Beach stretches nearly two kilometers by a strip which , at low tide , can be walked from end to end .

GIRONA: Tossa de Mar

The Costa Brava covers the coast of the province of Girona, from Blanes to Portbou . Considered one of the greatest natural attractions of the Iberian Peninsula , beaches concentrate the essence of the Mediterranean. Along with medieval towns like Tossa de Mar and villages intact sailor air like Cadaqués , the Costa Brava also hides crystal secluded coves between cliffs , pine forests that reach the shore and extraordinary seabed of the Marine Reserve of the Medes Islands .

ASTURIAS: Llanes

Up to 40 beaches spread along the coast of Llanes , a strip declared protected landscape of the Asturian East Coast. Some are sandy from the mouth of rivers ( Guadamía , the strike) , others are golden crescents like placid Torimbio or openings between cliffs and canyons ( The Canal St. Martin). Among the most beautiful beach stands Cue, 380 meters long , which usually remains attached to the Big Island at low tide. The small village of Cué is located two kilometers from Llanes.

MENORCA: Macarelleta

The south coast of the Balearic island of white sand coves meets embraced by pines that overlook the water from the rocks. Cala Macarella and her little sister , Macarelleta , are an excellent example of this Mediterranean landscape. They are within 14 kilometers of Ciutadella , following a flanked by dry stone walls , after winding through fields uncultivated down by a torrent to almost sand road. To thoroughly enjoy a day on these beaches is essential to wear goggles and snorkel .

CROACIA: Stiniva

Hidden between limestone formations that make it almost invisible from the sea , this beach of white stones is among the most attractive of the Croatian Dalmatian Coast . It is located on the island of Vis, connected by two hours by boat to Split , the city that grew up in the palace of Roman emperor Diocletian. Natural protected monument since 1967, the Stiniva cove is only accessible by boat through a narrow passage , or walk down a steep path that descends to clear lagoon waters.

CÓRCEGA Palombaggia

The southern end of the elongated island of Corsica gathers beaches such as Palombaggia , exemplify the purest Mediterranean. Under the shade of the pines the play of light creates the sun on the rocks and the foam of the waves are discovered. The cove is within the term of Porto Vecchio , an ancient fishing town dedicated to tourism and now a lively port. Another attraction of Palombaggia is its proximity to the Cerbicale , a nature reserve inhabited by a multitude of seabirds islands.

GRECIA: Sarakiniko

This beach on the north coast of the island of Milos in the Cyclades archipelago , owes its fame to the forms that wind and water have carved into the volcanic rock and have led to his famous nickname " beach Lunar ". Milo is just one of the 200 Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea , including Naxos , Paros , Mykonos and Santorini are also impressive feature . All of them are home unforgettable beaches , some protected by cliffs , others with scent of thyme and monitored by blue-domed churches .

CERDEÑA: Cala di Volpe

The so-called Emerald Coast in the north of the Italian island of Sardinia, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the western Mediterranean. In the Gulf of Arzachena, the Cala di Volpe takes the highest praise . It is a beach brownstone and golden sand , facing the National Park of the Archipelago of La Maddalena, an ecological paradise for the purity of its waters and abundant aquatic fauna. Near the megalithic tomb of the Giants it is , with over a thousand years old.

PUERTO RICO: Aguadilla

The northwest corner of the island of Puerto Rico keeps the attractive beach of Aguadilla, a spit of sand lined by palm trees are stained orange as the sun begins to sink in the Caribbean. Diving, snorkeling , walking , windsurfing ... Aguadilla and the nearby island of Culebra offer thousand activities to maximize day. In the latter is unavoidable Flamenco bathing on the beach , horseshoe shaped and visit the National Wildlife Refuge of Culebra, a protected area since 1909 .

 MÉXICO: Tulum

The Mayan ruins of Tulum town and proximity to the Caribbean Barrier Reef makes many consider this as the most beautiful beach of the Yucatan Peninsula . Swim a few meters from El Castillo and the Temple of the Wind God , high on a rocky hill , it produces for a moment the feeling of living in another time. Offshore underwater paradise of Central extends : a reef with more than 1,500 kilometers long where you have had up to 60 different types of coral.

FILIPINAS: El Nido

he island of Palawan, between the China Sea and the Sulu Sea , is in El Nido spectacular scenery : a spring surrounded by a circus of cliffs upholstered forest to the shore. From the secluded beaches of this protected area of ​​western Philippines, you see the clear sky the color of the water changes throughout the day , taking glimpses of a seabed rich in flora and fauna . Such biodiversity has made this an ideal location for coral , sea turtles and birds of Southeast Asian destination.

 INDIA: Palolem

The warm Arabian Sea bathes the beach of the Indian state of Goa , on the west coast . His tongue sand 1.6 km is bounded on both sides by two large rocks. Until recently, the houses ( shacks ) and fishing boats were the only human evidence in Palolem , but recently has emerged a budding tourist infrastructure , partly thanks to his appearance in the film The Bourne Supremacy (2004 ) . Just 12 kilometers forests Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary are home to Bengal tigers and monkeys .

New Zealand: Cathedral Cove

Coromandel Peninsula , at the northern end of the North Island , is an unavoidable spot in all New Zealand trip . A trail from Hahei Beach in an hour leads to the arch of white stone Cathedral Cove . Its arched shape resembles European Gothic cathedrals , albeit in a much warmer environment . The sandy strip marks the boundary between the Pacific and the pohutukawa , typical trees of the area. In the background you emerge Hoho , a pinnacle of white rock that is tinged with pink sunset.

Barahona. Dominican Republic

His warm and beautiful beach , like its river that is said in passing, is the only one in the country in over 100 years to stay with an uninterrupted flow through the impressive mountain that covers it.