As of: March 1, 2024, 9:00 a.m
By: Franziska Kaindl
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If you want to enjoy the most beautiful beaches in the world, you don't have to travel to distant South Sea islands.
According to traveler reviews, the real highlights are in Europe.
When the monotonous everyday life is tormenting, many people dream of a beautiful beach under palm trees and sun - ideally far away in the Caribbean, South Seas or Indian Ocean.
In reality, however, a trip there can put a small hole in your wallet.
It's a good thing that the most beautiful beaches are not that far away - at least according to the reviews of other travelers on the tourist website
TripAdvisor
.
Every year the platform highlights the “Best of the Best” beaches around the world.
In 2024, it will be beaches in Europe that will make up the top three.
Reviews of travelers determined the most beautiful beaches in the world
The ranking of the best beaches in the world is based on the number of outstanding user reviews on
TripAdvisor
over a twelve-month period .
The winners will then be chosen as part of the “Travellers' Choice Awards”.
This year's winners are in Portugal, Italy and Spain.
Falésia Beach (Olhos de Agua), Portugal
Vacationers shouldn't miss Falésia Beach - or Praia da Falésia - in Portugal, as user reviews show.
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In 2023, Falésia Beach in Portugal made it to 6th place among the most beautiful beaches in the world by
TripAdvisor
, and in 12th place the year before.
This year he takes pole position.
The beach is located about 3 kilometers east of the city of Albufueira and is part of the popular holiday region of Algarve.
Its special trademark are the red sandstone cliffs that rise above the sand and are covered with pine trees.
Spaggia dei Conigli (Rabbit Beach), Italy
The Spiaggi dei Conigli is located on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa.
© Giuseppe Anello/Imago
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The Spaggia dei Conigli - which means “rabbit beach” - is located on the south coast of the island of Lampedusa, which belongs to Sicily.
With its white sand and turquoise water, it looks as if it were in the Caribbean - only the palm trees are missing.
Unfortunately, holidaymakers won't find the eponymous rabbits either.
In 2024, holidaymakers will consider it to be the second most beautiful beach in the world.
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La Concha, Spain
La Concha in San Sebastián is perfect for vacationers who enjoy water sports.
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The top 3 most beautiful beaches are completed by La Concha in the north of Spain.
If you want to visit this beach, you don't have to go far from the city - it's right next to San Sebastián, the pearl of the Basque Country.
It is framed on both sides by the Urgull and Igeldo mountains, while the island of Santa Clara catches the eye when looking out to sea.
Holidaymakers can not only relax and soak up the sun and sink their feet in the sand, but also take part in many water sports activities - for example windsurfing, surfing or canoeing.
The ten most beautiful beaches in the world 2024, voted by travelers
Falésia Beach (Olhos de Agua), Portugal
Spaggia dei Conigli (Rabbit Beach), Italy
La Concha, Spain
Ka'anapali Beach, Hawaii
Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos Islands
Anse Lazio, Seychelles
Manly Beach, Australia
Eagle Beach, Aruba
Siesta Beach, USA
Varadero Beach, Cuba