Article created by: Viktorija Strelciunaite

Everyone’s travel preferences are different, but there is something about warm sand and a turquoise sea that really gets the human imagination going. After all, so many resorts and popular towns happen to be right by the water. Through the magic of the internet, you can now even “see” the best pics from scenic coastlines across the globe.

We’ve gathered images from some of the most beautiful and picturesque beaches in the world. So get comfortable as you scroll through, perhaps start planning that summer getaway, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below.

#1

Black Sand Beach, Iceland

Unique beach with dramatic cliffs and dark sand, waves crashing under a cloudy sky.

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    #2

    Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

    Unique beach with turquoise water, rocky formations, and soft sandy shore, under a bright blue sky.

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    #3

    Navagio Beach, Greece, Zakynthos

    Stunning beach with crystal clear water and boats, surrounded by a towering rocky cliff.

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    #4

    Pink Beach, Padar Island, Komodo National Park, Indonesia

    A stunning, unique beach with pink sand, turquoise waters, and mountains in the background.

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    #5

    Cathedral Cove Beach, New Zealand

    A unique beach view through a rock archway, showcasing stunning coastal scenery.

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    #6

    Matira Beach, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

    Turquoise waters and lush greenery at one of the most stunning and unique beaches worldwide.

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    #7

    Boulders Beach, South Africa

    Penguins on a stunning and unique beach with turquoise water and rocky shorelines in the background.

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    #8

    Kelingking Beach, Nusa Penida, Indonesia

    Stunning beach with turquoise waters and cliffs, showcasing unique coastal beauty.

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    #9

    Wineglass Bay Beach, Tasmania, Australia

    Stunning unique beach with a crescent shoreline, turquoise waters, and rugged mountain backdrop.

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    #10

    Myrtos Beach, Kefallinia, Greece

    A stunning beach with turquoise waters and rugged cliffs under a clear blue sky.

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    #11

    Cala Luna Beach, Nuoro, Italy

    Unique beach view through a cave, showcasing a stunning sunset over the ocean with silhouetted boats.

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    #12

    Cayo De Agua, Los Roques, Venezuela

    Unique beach with clear turquoise waters, white sand, and footprints, showcasing stunning natural beauty.

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    #13

    Sancho Beach, Brazil

    Stunning unique beach with turquoise water and lush greenery.

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    #14

    Four Seasons, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

    Tropical beach with clear turquoise water and lush palm trees, showcasing stunning unique scenery.

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    #15

    Fornillo Beach, Positano, Italy

    Stunning beach with colorful umbrellas and boats along a rocky coastline, showcasing one of the world's unique beaches.

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    #16

    Palm Cove Beach, Queensland, Australia

    Unique beach lined with tall palm trees, clear blue sky, and distant mountains, showcasing stunning coastal beauty.

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    #17

    Marathonisi Island, Zakynthos, Greece

    Stunning unique beach with lush greenery and turquoise waters, secluded and serene.

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    #18

    Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia

    Unique beach with turquoise waters and a white sandy shore, surrounded by green hills under a clear blue sky.

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    #19

    Luskentyre Beach, Outer Hebrides

    White horse grazing on a stunning and unique beach with grassy sand dunes and blue waters in the background.

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    #20

    Pednvounder Sand Bar, Cornwall, United Kingdom

    Stunning and unique beach with turquoise water and rocky cliffs.

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    #21

    Little Cove In Noosa, Australia

    Unique beach with turquoise waters, white sand, and lush greenery, offering a stunning coastal view.

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    #22

    Tulum, Mexico

    A unique beach with turquoise waters and a thatched building under a clear blue sky.

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    #23

    Kynance Cove, United Kingdom

    Stunning unique beach scene with turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and green hills under a clear blue sky.

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    #24

    Flat Island, Mauritius

    A stunning and unique beach with turquoise waters and white sand, featuring boats on the horizon.

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    #25

    Playa Blanca, Saboga, Panama

    Tropical beach with clear blue water and palm trees, showcasing stunning natural beauty.

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    #26

    W Maldives, Himandhoo, Maldives

    Stunning beach with turquoise waters, white sand, and a palm tree under a clear blue sky.

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    #27

    Praia Da Ursa, Portugal

    Unique beach with dramatic rock formations and a person walking along the sandy shore under a clear blue sky.

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    #28

    Uluwatu Beach, Bali, Indonesia

    Unique beach with rocky cliffs and lush greenery framing a view of the ocean waves under a cloudy sky.

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    #29

    Ko Hong, Krabi, Thailand

    Traditional boat on a stunning, unique beach with turquoise water and limestone cliffs in the background.

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    #30

    Sandwich Harbour, Namibia

    Unique beach with vast sandy dunes meeting the ocean under a clear blue sky.

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