There is simply no better way of spending a summer holiday than relaxing on a beach of fine white sand and sipping cocktails between dives. So the question is how do you pick the perfect beach? Fortunately, we have listed here for you five of the most gorgeous beaches in the world.
Bondi Beach, Australia
Facing the Pacific Ocean and conveniently located 4.5 miles of Sydney, Bondi Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world. Its shores of white sand and turquoise waters make it the perfect place to surf or play a game of volleyball. With a whole bunch of cafes and restaurants looking out over the beach, Bondi Beach is always full of life. You can also escape the crowd by walking along the fantastic promenade that continues along the coast.
Siesta Key Beach, Florida
Siesta Key Beach is said to be made of quartz sand, one of the whitest and finest sands in the world. Add warm waters and beautiful weather all year long and you will understand why this tropical paradise is highly rated by travellers. Filled with many charming hideaways, Siesta Key features all the commodities you expect to have on a perfect beach holiday. When the sun goes down, you can spend evenings simply admiring the magnificent sunset of the Gulf of Mexico.
Corsica, France
Corsica is not just a beach but an island located in the South of France. It boasts a stunning coastline that stretches some 625 miles along the Mediterranean. Corsica has purposefully not developed its touristic infrastructure and as a result, the jaw-dropping scenery still remains unspoilt. Picturesque small towns and villages are surrounded by mountains and lush vegetation.
Clifton Beach, South Africa
South Africa is blessed with more than 1900 miles of coastline and much of this can be easily regarded as the finest beaches to be found anywhere on earth. One of the most famous and most remarkable areas is Clifton Beach in Cape Town, favoured by the trendier crowd in South Africa Clifton Beach is divided into four distinct coves separated by granite boulders. With no shops and barely any restaurants lining up on the beach, the only things left to do is sunbathing and watching individual’s paraglide over the land.
Borocay, Philippines
The world-famous island of Boracay is located in Aklan Province, about 345 km south of Manilla. Brocay is the perfect island getaway with its warm blue waters, powder-fine white sand and a palm-fringed 2 miles beach. Borocay boast an exciting night life, cheap exotic delicacies and hundreds of hotels which make it one of the major touristic destinations in the Philippines. Leisure activities available on Boracay include scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, kiteboarding and beach relaxation.
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