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Golden sandy beaches, white rock formations and water as blue as the sky.
The most beautiful beaches in pictures.
1 / 10About four kilometers northeast of Unguja, the largest island in Zanzibar, lies Mnemba Island.
There you will find beaches with fantastic white sand.
The island can only be visited by guests of the resort on it.
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2 / 10One of the most famous beaches in the world: Ipanema.
It stretches three kilometers along the coast of Rio de Janeiro.
Copacabana is right next door.
© Cavan Images/IMAGO
3 / 10Maya Bay is the most famous bay in Thailand and is located on the Ko Phi-Phi archipelago.
A film was the undoing of the dream beach.
After the success of “The Beach” with Leonardo di Caprio in 2000, the place was overrun by tourists.
The large crowds resulted in environmental pollution, damage to the coral reef and disruption to wildlife.
Since then, the beach has been closed to the public several times.
© Pond5 Images/IMAGO
4 / 10The Anse Source d'Argent is the dream beach par excellence.
The spectacular granite cliffs and turquoise sea attract numerous visitors every year.
The beach is located on the island of La Digue in the Seychelles.
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5 / 10Chalk-white rock and azure sea.
Located on the Greek island of Milos, Sarakiniko looks like a lunar landscape.
The extraordinary rock formations made of volcanic stone invite you to sunbathe.
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6 / 10If you want to see Cabo San Juan del Guía, you really have to want it.
The dream beach is located in the Parque Nacional Natural Tayronaim in the Colombian rainforest and can only be reached via a two-hour hike.
© agefotostock/IMAGO
7 / 10Chesterman Beach on Vancouver Island in Canada is perfect for sporting activities.
Those who don't like sports will also get their money's worth.
The sunrises are said to be breathtaking, according to Lonely Planet.
© Pond5 Images/IMAGO
8 / 10Playa Balandra is sheltered in a bay.
According to Lonely Planet, only 450 people are allowed on the Mexican beach with crystal clear water per day.
On the first Sunday of the month, the dream bay is reserved for locals.
© Pond5 Images/IMAGO
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9 / 10Byron Bay in New South Wales, Australia.
No matter whether you are a professional or a beginner, the bay is a paradise for every surfer.
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10 / 10Dunes formed by the wind on the deep blue Atlantic.
Punta Paloma is not far from Tarifa, the southernmost city in mainland Europe.
A dream Spanish beach right on the Strait of Gibraltar.
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Feel the sand under your feet.
The sound of the sea in the background.
The sun is high in the sky.
For many holidaymakers, summer holidays are synonymous with the beach and the sea.
But where are the most beautiful beaches?
And can they even be compared?
The publisher
Lonely Planet
tried it and compiled the hundred most beautiful beaches in a list.
In the recently published book “Best Beaches in the World” you will find beautiful photographs as well as useful tips for a visit.
No matter whether it's the surfer's paradise in Canada, the rocky landscape in Greece or the film set in Thailand.
There is a selection here in the picture gallery.