The best sandy beaches in the world. The best sandy beaches in Russia

We tried to figure out which places really have white sand, and where stories about it are just an advertising ploy.

Many tour operators, sending us to soak up the sun on the white sand, are silent about the fact that the sand is not so white. And if you plan a trip, and the presence of white sand is the main requirement for a resort, then you should not trust only the stories of guidebooks.

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Phuket Island, Thailand

Actually big island Thailand's beaches are located on the western, southwestern and southern parts and are washed Andaman Sea. The sand here, of course, is fine, pleasant to the touch and light, but it doesn’t fall into the category of “snow-white”.

Salou, Spain

Many, advertising this resort, talk about white sand beaches, which is by no means true. In fact, this is ordinary yellow sand. All beaches are urban and, accordingly, do not differ in serenity.

Side, Turkey

The popular resorts of this country also attract tourists with the myth of beautiful milky beaches. In particular, the resort town of Side: there are really very good and clean beaches, but the color of the sand there is rather gray-yellow.

Vietnam

Even the best beaches in Vietnam cannot boast of white sand, although the other attributes of the blue lagoon are in abundance here: palm trees, evergreen hills, the ocean and beaches stretching for many kilometers.

Majorca Island, Spain

In the northeast of the island, there are indeed beaches with white sand, but you can count them on the fingers. Unfortunately, many guidebooks take advantage of the fame of the north coast, attributing the same virtues to the south of the island.

Reality

Caribs

The white-sand beaches of the Caribbean attract tourists from all over the world. And for good reason, because to be in such a beautiful place is the dream of every hot sand lover. enjoy the quiet tropical vacation in the Dominican Republic, visit the best parties and educational excursions in Mexico or practice diving in Cuba: underline the right.

Mauritius, Seychelles, Maldives

Beach resorts in Mauritius are also popular in the Maldives and Seychelles. Tourists who have been there are delighted with the local beaches with milky white sand. True, this delight is more visual - the Seychelles, and even more so Maldives, more comfortable for swimming.

Lampedusa Island, Italy

This Italian island has beautiful place- Rabbit Beach, which impresses with its picturesque landscape, views of rocky ledges and white sand. And this is a rarity on the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea.

In 2013, this beach was named the best in the world based on tourist reviews.

Fiji Islands

Fiji - Island state. The beaches of more than three hundred islands have long been popular place for weddings and honeymoons. But at the same time, not all beaches are located on desert island with soft white sand and a boundless transparent sea - there are also surprises, for example, in the form of sharp corals in the sand.

Australia

Himes Beach is three hours south of Sydney. Moreover, the sand is so fine-grained that it resembles flour. However, this is the only white sand beach in Australia, which guidebooks forget to mention.

Updated: 2019-2-28

Oleg Lazhechnikov

It is generally accepted that sandy beaches in resorts Krasnodar Territory concentrated mainly on the coastline from Anapa to Taman. But there are also a few more pieces of the coast with sand. These are, for example, the city beach of Gelendzhik and the beach of the village of Plyakho, which are located in the Tuapse district. In addition to the yellow sand beaches that we are used to on the coasts of the same Thailand, there are also beaches with gray / brown sand, which looks more like small, small pebbles than sand. True, usually such sand is found in places, in stripes.

It is clear that you will not get the Maldives and bounty on the Black Sea, but it is possible to relax on the sandy beach. And I would personally go to sandy beaches to relax with children, especially if the child is small and still crawling. Therefore, since there is a choice, it is better to know where there is sand, and this review was written for this. If you have any more information about this, please add it in the comments.

The best beaches in the Krasnodar Territory can be considered the beaches that are located along the coast northwest of Anapa and up to Vityazevo, in the Gelendzhik region, in the village of Plyakho, Tuapse region. The sand in this large area is predominantly yellow in color and plentiful, and there are almost no stones and pebbles. In the area of ​​Greater Sochi, there are practically no such beaches, with the exception of the beach with artificial sand in the Imereti Beach Club.

The beaches of the Taman Peninsula, from Volna to Veselovka

On the Taman Peninsula from the village of Volna and approximately to mud lake in the area of ​​​​the village of Veselovka, several beaches can be distinguished. The area here is quite deserted, but there are recreation centers and children's camps near the sea, because here it is very convenient for swimming, with a smooth sunset and good golden sand. True, in some places there may be a muddy bottom, the closer to Blagoveshchenskaya, the less often.

The surroundings of the village of Volna are very beautiful: from the high bank you can see the yellow sandy strip stretching into the distance along the sea. This is quiet place, with nature almost untouched by man, where the wind walks in the open, it is well suited for a "wild" holiday, including with children. The village has some infrastructure, you can find housing from private owners. There are also several recreation centers nearby where you can stay.

The village of Volna is quite small and there are not so many hotels that can be booked online. Probably the most comfortable is a guest house. But the beach of the Volna village is not crowded, with light sand and a calm, shallow sea.

From the village of Volna to Veselovka, kilometers of wild beaches stretch, to which, from the road, you have to go down to the sea from a high sandy shore. In some places it goes around and collapses into the sea and not everywhere the beach strip is wide. Nevertheless, this area is popular with fans of camping by the sea.

The village of Veselovka is not located on the seashore, but a little in the depths. Near Veselovka is located salt Lake with therapeutic mud, so one of the beaches is called the Salt Lake, it has the necessary infrastructure: sunbeds, umbrellas, cabins, cafes, etc. The central beach of Veselovka is Yantar, it also has infrastructure for a beach holiday, showers, a shop, a cafe, and camping with places for tents. The entry into the sea is gentle here, and the sand is fine and golden, but there is no natural shade at all. These two beaches - at the Salt Lake and Central, are the most equipped and comfortable for recreation.

Further, in the direction of Blagoveshchenskaya, on the Bugaz Spit, there are the beaches of Bugaz and Kiziltash, wild beaches. On Bugaz beach, the depth increases quite quickly when entering the sea. The area is home to kite and wind surf schools and the beaches are popular primarily with those involved in these sports. The coastline here is wide, without vegetation, with fine and pleasant golden sand. The beach has some infrastructure, a cafe. But in general, the area is deserted.

Beaches near Blagoveshchenskaya

The long and rather deserted sandy beaches of the village of Blagoveshchenskaya are popular with those who like to relax with tents, kiters and surfers. But there are also large resort hotels here. This calm and quiet place is attractive for families with children. Entry into the water in this area is smooth and the depth is small, and the sea is cleaner than near the resorts. The beaches in the Blagoveshchenskaya area are wide, with yellow and fine quartz sand.

In the direction of the village of Volna, the beaches of the Bugaz Spit stretch from Veselovka. They are quite deserted and poorly equipped, suitable for lovers of wild recreation and those who are engaged in kite and wind surfing. A long, several kilometers long strip of fine yellow sand is almost all that can be seen on the beach.

Between Central beach Blagoveshchenskaya and Vityazevo stretches a long and wild "nudist" beach, deserted, with a gentle entry into the water, but with virtually no infrastructure.

The beaches of Vityazevo

Compared with small villages to the side Taman Peninsula, Vityazevo is quite a large and popular resort village with many hotels. The beaches in the Vityazevo area have a wide variety of water and beach activities, such as large water slides, banana rides, and scooters. There is also a beach infrastructure. All in all, it's relatively busy. tourist place. But some parts of the coast can be more or less sparsely populated. Part coastline fenced by hotels standing next to the sea. Sunbeds on such "private" beaches are free for hotel guests.

Between Blagoveshchenskaya and Vityazevo, at first, wild beaches stretch in a long strip. There is good golden sand, untouched nature and almost no people.

The beaches from Vityazevo towards Blagoveshchenskaya are part of a protected natural area, the entrance to which is paid - 200 rubles per car. But here there is pleasant sand, not crowded, beautiful dunes and spaciousness.

Of the beaches with infrastructure, the closest to Blagoveshchenskaya is the beach of the Ostrov Tortuga hotel - good and equipped, but not crowded. The beach has sun loungers and umbrellas, a variety of attractions and entertainment for children, good beach infrastructure. For hotel guests, sun loungers with umbrellas are free of charge, the rest can rent them for a fee. From the center of Vityazevo, a free minibus runs to this beach.

Pirate Bay Beach (Captain Flint Bay) is a large sandy beach with sun loungers and sun canopy. Here you can also rent jet skis and catamarans, there is a cafe, beach volleyball and other entertainment and attractions.

The list of beaches in Vityazevo itself can be started with the beach of Iris Guest House. This is private beach with good infrastructure, accessible to guests. However, the beaches in this place are spacious, so you can freely go to the sea. The sea near the beach is shallow, which is convenient for bathing children. The beach is not very crowded and at the same time quite clean and well-groomed.

The beach of the Marina Hotel is also well landscaped, there are beach volleyball courts, showers, sunshades, sunbeds, cafes. First of all, the beach is designed for guests of the Marina Hotel.

The beach of the Astoria Hotel is a wide and spacious sandy beach, there are cafe tables under a canopy, beach volleyball and football grounds.

Dune Beach is a wide and well-maintained, with the necessary infrastructure and at the same time a free and accessible beach for everyone. Among other things, there are playgrounds for playing beach volleyball and massage. There is parking near the beach. Compared to Central, this is a less crowded beach.

Central is the most famous and crowded beach in the Vityazevo area. It is open to everyone, so there are a lot of tourists during the season. On the beach you can rent sun loungers and umbrellas, there is a cafe, a rescue station, water attractions and entertainment. Located near the central beach, convenient for families.

Near the Central Beach in the direction of Dzhemete, there are beaches of different hotels that are approximately the same in terms of infrastructure. All of them are with yellow sand, well-maintained, with good tourist infrastructure, so they are crowded in the season.

Adjacent to the Central Beach are the Red Rose, Crown and Simona hotels, intended primarily for hotel guests. The beach has all the necessary amenities and infrastructure, cafes.

The beach of the recreation center Lyudmila is also well-maintained, with sun loungers and umbrellas. Near it you can find a variety of attractions for children and adults.

The beach of the Dvoryanskoye Gnezdo hotel is equipped in much the same way as the previous one.

In Vityazevo, the guest house and the already named one are closest to the sea from high-rated hotels.

Dzhemete beaches

The beach between Central in Anapa and Dzhemete starts from the Anapka River and stretches along Pioneer Avenue towards Lower Dzhemete. The beach is a fairly wide strip of yellowish sand, but the sea in this area is shallow, the depth grows slowly. During the season, the beach is very crowded, but it is well suited for families with children.

Sandy beaches of Anapa

The central beach of Anapa, about a kilometer long, starts from the confluence of the Anapa River into the sea and ends at the Water Stadium. The sand on the beach is yellowish gray. During the season, this place is very crowded, it has all the tourist and beach infrastructure: rental of sun loungers, sun umbrellas, attractions and entertainment. Near the beach there are good reviews guests.

The beach of the Zolotaya Buhta hotel is a well-equipped beach at. Non-hotel guests can access the beach for a fee. The entrance costs 300-500 rubles, but on the beach there are not only sun loungers under beautiful umbrellas, showers and a children's playground but also a large swimming pool with jacuzzi.

To find out where you can settle in Anapa, you can see our post here on the blog, with my selection cheap hotels — .

Beaches of Gelendzhik

Central is the largest beach of Gelendzhik with yellow sand. The entry into the sea is gentle, smooth, the infrastructure is developed just fine. Many hotels, boarding houses, cafes, canteens, all kinds of beach and resort activities, attractions for children and other benefits of civilization make this beach one of the most popular and crowded in the season. The beach is quite long, about one and a half kilometers, and mostly wide - several tens of meters. Entrance to the beach is free, but umbrellas and sun loungers are paid for rent.

Also, a popular well-maintained sandy beach, adjacent to the Central, is located in the area of ​​​​Grinchenko Street, this area is called Kamyshi. The infrastructure of the beach is very developed, there is everything you need for a comfortable beach holiday.

There is no shortage of hotels in Gelendzhik, you can find a lot of them here for every taste and budget. The most popular hotels near the sea in Gelendzhik are (quite far from the Central Beach), a guest house in the very center and one of the most luxurious on the coast.

And on top of that, we have a whole blog post with a selection of .

Beach in Dzhubga

The central beach of Dzhubga with sand of a warm gray-yellow hue and small pebbles. There is a well-developed tourist beach infrastructure, a lot of entertainment. The entry into the water is smooth and even, so the beach is well suited for families with children. The usual beach chairs, umbrellas, canopies of cafes and shops are available. Since the beach is comfortable, it is crowded and noisy during the season. In the Dzhubga region there is a new hotel with swimming pool - .

Beach in Lermontovo

The central beach of Lermontovo is quite long and wide, covered with sand and pebbles. At the entrance to the water, a strip of pebbles stretches along the beach, but it is not wide, the entry into the sea is gentle and smooth. Along the beach there is a promenade with tourist infrastructure. From the pier begins the camping beach, also sandy and with pebbles. On it is located a large number of entertainment and attractions for children. At the children's health complex Sea tale has its own beach, it is equipped with everything necessary for relaxation. It even has a small fenced area of ​​the sea for bathing very young children, sheds that give shade, an embankment and gazebos, a first-aid post, etc. Along the edges of the central beach, there are more pebbles and less sand. And the wild beaches are completely pebbly.

The closest to the sea in Lermontovo of the more or less popular hotels is.

The beaches of the village Plyakho

In the territory children's camp Eaglet is located camping "Raduzhny", which has a free access to the sandy beach. There are many activities on the beach for children and adults, good infrastructure, on the territory of the camping there are cafes and shops, showers with warm water, toilets. The downside of this place is its popularity - during the season it is very noisy, crowded, the beach becomes littered.

The beach in the village of Plyakho has real yellow sand, like the beaches in the vicinity of Anapa (Vityazevo, Dzhemete). The village is located on the outskirts of Novomikhailovsky, which in turn belongs to the Tuapse district. It is here, in the vicinity of the village of Plyakho, that children's camps are located, including the famous Orlyonok children's recreation center. Plyakho beaches are mostly paid, as they are assigned to children's health camps. The cost of entry to the beaches is low, but they are clean and you can’t smoke or drink alcohol on them, beach vendors don’t go. The water in this area is also clean, it warms up faster than in other places, since the depth near the coast is small and grows slowly. The beaches of Plyakho are wide and covered with yellow quartz sand.

Popular hotels in Novomikhailovsky: in the village itself, in the Plyakho area and further north -.

Imereti Beach Club in Sochi

The most complete beach with yellow sand in the greater Sochi area is the beach of the recently opened Imereti Beach Club. The sand is bulk there. The beach is quite extensive, with a new tourist infrastructure. On the beach, in addition to sun loungers with umbrellas, there are cafes, sports grounds, playgrounds for children. This beach is paid even for guests of nearby hotels. Entrance fee from 200 to 400 rubles per day. The beach club is located with a large complex, the prices of which are very humane, taking into account the infrastructure and services provided. Guests of the hotel receive a discount when visiting the beach club. But you need to know that the beach is not located directly on the seashore, but across the sidewalk-embankment, that is, the sand was poured not on the shore with pebbles, but 10 meters from it.

Sandy beaches of the Krasnodar Territory with gray sand

Gray sand beaches start at Black Sea coast approximately in the Gelendzhik region, there are more and more of them as we approach Sochi. Basically, these are small islands and sandy spits, but sometimes the beach itself and the entry into the water and the bottom of the sea mainly consist of gray sand interspersed with dark pebbles.

Beaches in Divnomorsk

The central beach of Divnomorsk is covered with pebbles mixed with sand. This is the most popular and longest beach in the area, the main promenade stretches along it. Along the almost kilometer-long beach, you can find changing rooms, equipment rental and entertainment, that is, all the standard tourist infrastructure is here. The peculiarity of the beach is the rapid increase in the depth of the sea.

On the beaches of the resorts of the Black Sea Fleet, Energetik and also sand with pebbles, but the latter is even more. Here you can see verandas hanging over the beach with sun loungers, however, they are primarily for guests of sanatoriums. Entrance to the beaches is free for everyone, the infrastructure is there, but there are a lot of people during the season.

In Divnomorskoye, next to the river bank, not far from its confluence with the sea, there is a new and modern one. One of the large boarding houses Divnomorskoye is also located near the sea.

Entry into the sea along coarse dense sand is on the beach of the children's sanatorium Krinitsa, which is located at the mouth of the Pshada River. The rest of the beach is covered with pebbles of medium and small size. The depth of the sea grows rapidly, already near the shore it is quite deep. But the beach and the water in the sea are very clean. There are few entertainments for children and adults on the beach, there are cafes and small shops. There is also gray sand with pebbles on the Central Beach of Krinitsa. From housing - mainly private sector. Not far from the beach of Krinitsa there is a good and new guest house.

Beach in Arkhipo-Osipovka

The central beach of Arkhipo-Osipovka and the beach separated from it by the Vulan River are sandy and pebbly, but the pebbles are not large. Entry into the sea here is gentle and comfortable. This is a good place for a family beach holiday: there are awnings that provide shade, sun loungers with umbrellas, showers and toilets, and other beach and tourist infrastructure. You can approach the water on wooden decks, and the bottom is flat and sandy. One of good hotels next to the Central beach of Arkhipo-Osipovka -. It has a large territory, swimming pools and cute original interiors.

Inal Bay Beach

Behind the village of Inal towards Sochi there are sections of the beach with rather light gray-yellow fine sand and with a sandy entry into the sea. This place is not crowded, there are almost wild sections of the beach, but at the same time closer to the village, next to the recreation centers there is some beach infrastructure: umbrellas, sunshades, sunbeds for rent, cafes nearby. From the recreation centers to the beach you have to go down the mountain. The wilder part is located in the Inal Bay camping area. In general, this is a picturesque and quiet place to relax. Located in the bay area.

Beach in Novomikhailovsky

Sand mixed with small pebbles is on the Central beach of Novomikhayslovsky and on the beach of the Primorskaya camp site. The wide and long Central Beach of Novomikhailovsky has a convenient smooth entrance to the sea, well-developed infrastructure and a promenade. On the beach of the tourist center Primorskaya, sand is present in the form of islands, mostly covered with small pebbles. The entrance to the water is convenient, with a rapid increase in depth. There is the necessary infrastructure for tourists. Popular hotels in Novomikhailovsky: in the village itself, in the Plyakho area and further north -.

Tuapse beach

Gray-yellow sand with medium-sized pebbles can be seen on the Central Beach of Tuapse. Here the entry into the sea is smooth. The beach has good infrastructure, all possible attractions and entertainment, there are many cafes and restaurants, shops and a market nearby. The beach is wide and quite spacious. The best rated hotels in Tuapse are, and. True, they are not all on the beach.

Shepsi

The bottom of the sea in the Shepsi area near some beaches is almost completely sandy. When entering the water, gray sand interspersed with small pebbles is found, for example, on the beach of the Shepsi boarding house and on the Central Shepsi beach. But the beach itself is covered with small and medium pebbles. The entry into the water on these beaches is very gentle and even, the width of the beaches is not very large, and the infrastructure is quite standard: awnings for shade, cafes, beach activities for children, showers and rental of beach equipment.

Beaches between Tuapse and Lazarevsky

On Magri beach there is a section with a sandy entrance, a smooth and gentle entrance to the sea. The sea is shallow for quite a long time, so it's very comfortable spot for swimming with children. Also, sand near the water can be found on Vishnevka beach. True, it will be interspersed with pebbles. The infrastructure on the beaches is quite standard. In the vicinity of Magri beach there is a budget option for recreation -. There is a good one in the Vishnevka area. New and modern, impressive place.

The beaches of Lazarevsky

There is quite a bit of sand on the beaches of Lazarevsky, there are sandy islands and stripes in the area of ​​Flamingo beach, Svirsky beach, Lazarevskoye and Odyssey sanatoriums. But here we can rather talk about stripes of sand away from the water, and in the surf zone it will be small pebbles. And the sand, as in the whole area, is gray. This is how most of the beaches in the area look like. The most popular hotels in the area, close to the sea and beaches, are very good and. The last two hotels are in mine, you can see other options there good places, Where to stay.

The beaches of Volkonka and Thessaloniki

On the wide and long beaches of Volkonka and Thessaloniki there are places with gray sand, otherwise they are covered with small pebbles. Thessaloniki Beach with a small promenade, a market and a cafe, there are also beach activities, among the attractions - a pool with natural blue clay right on the beach. An inexpensive guest house in Thessaloniki is possible. Volkonki beach is wide and not crowded, rather deserted, there is not much entertainment and infrastructure on it. A good place to stay in Volkonka, with an intriguing name -.

Beach in Golovinka

The central beach is a mixture of sand and small pebbles, all gray. The beach of the resort looks about the same. Cote d'Azur. To a lesser extent, the sand component is expressed on the beaches of Rybalka in Anchor Gap and Chemitokvadzhe. The best rated hotel near the Central Beach -.

Vardane beach

There is also some sand on the Central Beach of Vardane. However, in fairly homeopathic doses. But the beach is well equipped, with a lot of entertainment for children and adults, there are shops, cafes. The usual beach infrastructure, such as umbrellas and sun loungers. Nearby there is a fairly budget where you can stay.

Sochi beaches

Directly in the resort city of Sochi with sandy beaches also not very abundant. Small stripes and islands of sand can be found on the beach, Albatross, Riviera beaches (closest to the beach and with a good rating -) and on the city beach of Small Akhun. But in all cases, there is quite a bit of sand, it is often located not near the water, but behind a strip of pebbles, away from the sea and has a dark gray color, mixed with small pebbles.

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host hotel. There, the sand even has some yellowish tint and there is quite a lot of it in relation to the pebbles. The beach of the Volna sanatorium is also partially covered with brownish sand. On the beach, sand is interspersed with large boulders and stripes of small pebbles. The beach of the sanatorium Khosta and the Central beach of Kudepsta are also partially covered with sand. Near the central beach of Kudepsta is located.

Beaches of Adler

There are no completely sandy beaches in the Adler area. If sand comes across here and there, it does not completely cover the beach, but forms stripes and islands. At the same time, the color of the sand is gray, rather dark, not yellow. The beaches of Adler, where sand is more or less found, are primarily Prestige and Yuzhny. It is also the beach of the Adler sanatorium, Ogonyok beach (a hotel with good reviews is located next to it), Chaika and Zhemchuzhina, on which it is located. On all these beaches there are strips of sand not only a few meters from the sea, at some distance from the surf, but precisely when entering the water. Therefore, they can be called partially or conditionally sandy. The beaches of Adler have a good and developed tourist infrastructure: sunbeds, beach umbrellas, changing cabins, cafes, attractions and entertainment, inventory rental, etc.

We offer a list of 20 states and regions with the most beautiful beaches in the world. Unfortunately, despite our desire, there are wonderful places that we did not mention, but which we promise to tell you about next time in more detail. The countries and regions in this list are in different parts peace. Many of them you can visit all year round. So let's not waste time, but let's see what we have prepared below.

1. Cuba. Many people call it “the most beautiful island” and this is not far from the truth. Charming coastlines with fine, white sand make this island a desirable destination for winter holiday. The vibrant life of coral lagoons and warm, sun-warmed shallow waters act as a magnet for divers and underwater photography enthusiasts. Quite popular and one of the most beautiful is the beach Varadero, located on the north coast, as well as luxurious lagoons to the east of the small Cuban island Pinos.

2. France. Few countries can boast such natural and cultural diversity as. This land offers all the best in one place. Part of the beauty of France is its beaches, which are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Who hasn't heard of? The Côte d'Azur, as the Riviera is also called, is the most famous and stretches from Marsilia to Menton. Even more beautiful however - the beaches on east coast islands that will enchant you with almost tropical delights.

3. . White coral sand with delicate pink nuances make the Bahamas the most beautiful beaches in the Western Hemisphere. It is no coincidence that the islands are of great tourist interest and are famous for being one of the best tourist destinations. Thousands of tourists are looking for a warm place where they could spend the winter. They flock here every year between December and March when conditions for tourism are at their best. Exactly beautiful beaches one of the reasons why so many celebrities buy private islands in this part of the world.

4. Jamaica. Imagine how you look on snow-white sand with a cocktail in your hand, presented in a coconut. Liked? Now imagine coconut palms rising above the sand, making shade with their open leaves. Imagine also the sea, clear and transparent like a mirror. If you want to delve into such an environment, then you need. The local coastline is among the most attractive in the world, and the setting is more than vacant.

5. Australia. Solnechnaya has always been known for its exceptional coastlines. Virgin beaches, some over 60 kilometers long, with white sand and clear sea waters, are a common feature here. The largest on the planet stretches off the coast of the state, and among its waters there are beautiful islands with white coral sand. probably the most beautiful corner on the east Australian coast. No less beautiful are the beaches in, which are charming with their small orange nuances.

6. Greece. Bringing together all the beauty that the Mediterranean has to offer, a real tourist paradise. The country has thousands of magnificent sandy and large beaches, and the coastline is among the most indented on the continent. In secluded bays, the sea is almost always as calm as a mirror, and the sapphire blue waters are among the clearest in Europe. special attention deserved Elafonisi beach, which will literally enchant you with its azure hues.

7. Belize. Near the coast is the second largest coral reef on the planet. In it you will see many islands that are covered with lush tropical vegetation and snow-white coral reefs. The clear lagoons that surround them are one of the most exhilarating diving spots in the world. The biodiversity is exceptional, and the beauty of nature here attracts the rich and famous people. For example, Hollywood celebrity Leonardo DiCaprio owns a private island in this part of the world.

8. Fiji. The tropical paradise is known for its captivating coastlines. Numerous small and big islands, surrounded by fabulously beautiful beaches, colorful coral reefs and transparent lagoons, attract visitors from all over the world. The rich underwater world of Fiji is like a paradise for divers. Transparent sea waters provide wonderful conditions for underwater photography. Underwater visibility reaches up to 30-40 meters. Place popular destination for honeymooners, as well as for all exotic lovers who want to find warm and sunny weather all year round.

9. Spain. Solnechnaya is known for its luxurious coastlines and is popular all over the world. seaside resorts. The notorious Balearic Islands, and among the most attractive destinations throughout the Mediterranean. There you can find seductive beach strips that attract millions of tourists every year! The pearl of Spain is undoubtedly the island of Ibiza, it is known for the fact that the sea waters here are exceptionally clean and transparent.

10. Mexico. The beaches are varied and range from snow white to light brown. You will find them both on the Pacific coast and on Atlantic Ocean. Two Mexican resorts, known throughout the world, are located just in the region with the most beautiful beaches. This is Cancun. Few countries around the world can boast a more picturesque coastline. For this reason, it's no surprise that Americans show so much interest in their sunny neighbor to the south, especially during the winter months when much of the US is covered in snow.

11. Maldives. In recent years, especially popular in the market of luxury holidays. Exceptionally beautiful landscapes attract solvent tourists from all over the world. Those looking for the exotic will find everything they need here. The azure blue sea waters and snow white sand combined with tropical forests have made the island like a paradise on earth. For the more demanding, there are entire private islands that have been turned into super luxury resorts.

12. Dominican Republic . This fabulously beautiful Caribbean country occupies a large eastern part of one of the most important Caribbean Islands- Hispaniola. The tropical jungle full of life reaches the very shore, where white fine sand touches the azure tropical waters of the warm Caribbean Sea. A very good choice is the beaches of Punta Cana in the eastern part, which are considered among the most attractive on the island of Hispaniola.

13. Thailand. With its picturesque coastlines, Thailand has earned the reputation of being the most attractive tropical destination in the world. South-East Asia. The islands of Phuket, Koh Samui and especially Ko Phi Phi are definitely worth seeing. It is no coincidence that the notorious American film with Leonardo DiCaprio, The Beach, was filmed in this exotic far eastern country.

14. Egypt. For European tourists, it is hardly a surprise what is on this list. With its golden sands and amazingly clear waters, the country of the pharaohs has long been known as a favorite destination, especially for the gloomy and cold part of the year. Coral reefs the Red Sea among the most the best places for diving in the world. You will find the best Egyptian beaches in the beautiful coastal resorts and Hurghada.

15. Seychelles . A person cannot say that he has seen real beauty before touching the charms. Nestled among warm waters indian ocean, best description for these islands - "earthly paradise". Probably the most beautiful is one of northern islands named Praslin. The Seychelles have exceptionally beautiful beaches with snow-white sand, and coconut trees move lazily in the refreshing breeze. Sea water is crystal clear and transparent, and only a few meters from the shore is full of all kinds of marine creatures.

16. Polynesia. You will often hear people refer to Polynesia as "heaven on earth" and rightly so. Here on numerous islands, scattered among the tropics of the South Pacific, you will find so many beautiful places who never suspected that they could exist. The jungle reaches the very shore. Huge palm trees cast shade on the white coral sands, and the lagoons located between the coral reefs and the shore captivate with their azure nuances. And this applies to thousands of islands from each other more beautiful. It is here that best destinations like, Tahiti or the famous Cook Islands.

17. Kenya. Many people are familiar with it because of its vibrant savannas, but few who know it because of the country's beautiful beaches. White sand and coconut trees meet azure waters warm Indian Ocean. Coral reefs break large ocean waves far from shore. In addition to the exceptionally beautiful local beaches also very calm. There are no crowds of tourists to make noise or disturb you.

18. USA. It would be crazy to talk about beautiful beaches and miss out as this country has some truly heavenly pieces. The state, for example, is considered a real tropical paradise. Some of the islands have incredible beaches covered with fine golden sand. Near the shore, palm forests lure with their mixed shade, and clear ocean waters favorite place for everyone who loves underwater life.

19. Lesser Antilles. Lesser Antilles paradise in the southern half of the Caribbean, which millions of people around the world dream of while standing in their workplace during the long, gray, boring, cold and rainy winter days. This is the place of glossy magazines and postcards where few tourists have had the pleasure of lying in the shade under coconut trees while enjoying the fine sand and crystal clear waters. clear sea. This includes places like Marinika, and others.

20. Tunisia. It is no coincidence that it is known for the most beautiful beaches in Africa. mediterranean coast. Light sand, clear and warm sea, and all this is just a step away from the most severe, dry and hot desert on the planet -. This glorified Tunisia as a real desert oasis and perfect place for relaxation in spring and autumn, when climatic conditions perfect.

It's no secret that for several decades the resorts of Greece with sandy beaches are very popular, and local residents, and the numerous tourists who come to rest in this country literally from all over the globe.

What is the reason for this demand? What makes travelers buy exactly tours to Greece, the prices for which are by no means cheap? Let's try to figure it out.

In general, this article is aimed not only at describing in detail the resorts of Greece with sandy beaches - we will also try to talk about their advantages, while warning about possible difficulties and troubles.

Section 1. Alexandroupolis - the intersection of peoples and cultures

Alexandroupolis is the capital of Evros, which perfectly combines the distant past and the modern present.

Today the city has a port and railroad station which makes Alexandroupolis an important trading and tourist center. In addition, there are also the Church and Ethnological Museums.

Rest in such a resort will be fun, full of tastes and aromas, unique landscapes and a huge number of attractions. According to many experienced travelers, even the islands of Greece, which are very popular today, are somewhat inferior to this one. locality.

Cosmopolitan life, rare eco-tourism opportunities and top-rated eco-monuments have made this Greek city a great holiday destination. Due to its very favorable geographical location - at the crossroads of Greece with the countries of Europe, Asia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean - Alexandroupolis began to occupy a dominant place in Thrace and Eastern Macedonia.

This area offers tourists rare natural beauties, wonderful landscapes, the enchanting forest of Dadias, the splendor of the Euros Delta and the delightful thermal springs Traianupolis. The high intellectual level of the city is also emphasized by buildings of unique architecture - the Zarifios Academy and the school on the central square of Leontaridios.

The suburbs of Alexandroupolis are also charming. For example, in the village of Feres you can discover the beautiful monastery of Our Lady of the Peace, built in the 11th century, the ancient Byzantine aqueduct and the famous Big Fountain. In the nearby village Souflis houses Kalesi's house, Brik's mansion and a silk factory.

In Didimotiho, the Pythian castle and the Byzantine fortress of Kale have been preserved. In the area of ​​Platanonoros, there is the Museum of Natural History, and in the village of Avantas there is a cave, inside of which there is a chapel with amazing Byzantine frescoes.

Of course, from here you can go on an exciting excursion to another part of the country. Tourists, as a rule, very often choose the well-known island of Rhodes (Greece) as their destination.

Section 2. Thessaloniki - the most beautiful city in the country

Not everyone knows that Thessaloniki is a city that has the most important architectural and historical world significance.

It has everything that an inquisitive modern tourist needs: museums, monuments, ancient buildings, the symbol of the city on the seafront - the White Tower, Archaeological Museum, the triumphal arch, the fortress walls of the Upper City, the tomb of King Philip, the Basilica of St. Sophia, astronomical observatory, Aristotle University and other archaeological sites.

By the way, the cultural and historical heritage of the three largest ancient civilizations is closely intertwined here: Roman, Ancient and Byzantine.

In Thessaloniki, rich excursion programs are constantly organized and shopping tours are organized. And the resorts of Greece with sandy beaches, located in this area, are known far beyond the borders of the country.

Section 3. What is Halkidiki famous for?

The peninsulas and islands of Greece are very popular. And another confirmation of this statement is a settlement called Halkidiki.

Rest on this paradise peninsula will actually give real pleasure at any time of the year.

Here, only the coastline with wonderful pebble and sandy beaches stretches for more than 500 km. And the crystal clear water of the Aegean Sea, caressing warmth, beaches with silky fine sand, centuries-old pine trees, green mountains, bays, lagoons and bays hidden in the rocks, stunning archaeological sites, well-developed tourist infrastructure will evoke a whole palette of feelings and emotions.

For the convenience of numerous travelers, excellent hotels and hotels are scattered everywhere on the island. During the day, silence reigns here, and it seems that nothing will interfere with the beach bliss, and in the evening, cheerful music sounds everywhere, including the coastal territory of Porto Carras, and delicious food complements all this magnificence.

The enchanting nature of the peninsula is impossible to imagine without mysterious lush gardens and pleasant aromas of flowers.

Those who have already managed to go on tours to Greece (prices of 500-700 euros per week, by the way, allow you to make even several trips a year) often compare Halkidiki with the "trident" of the god of the seas, Poseidon. Why? The thing is that geographically this settlement is located in the region of Central Macedonia and is connected to the mainland only in the northern part.

Section 4. Thassos - a real emerald of the Aegean Sea

The resorts of Greece with sandy beaches cannot even be imagined without this amazing place.

The rich vegetation of the island forever gave him the status of the greenest Greek city. Lush valleys stretch here, olive groves, pines, fir, dogwood, cedars, centuries-old plane trees and many other representatives of the flora grow here.

The coastline of the island with beautiful the cleanest beaches and crystal water stretches for 115 km.

Emerald landscapes of the island, amazing waterfalls, rocks from which snow-white marble is mined, make up the rare uniqueness of Thassos.

The island is perfect for romantics and lovers of solitude, as well as for families with children.

Due to its climate, this corner of the globe is considered a wonderful place for healing the body. It is a very comfortable summer here, and the winter on the island is more like our spring.

Section 5. The legendary and mysterious island of Crete (Greece)

It so happened that this place has long been called the real cradle of Europeans. What is the reason? The thing is that here, like nowhere else in the world, bewitching landscapes, amazing azure sea, ancient cities with thousand years of history known from ancient Greek myths gorges, unique museum complexes, comfortable climate, excellent upscale coastline, colorful traditions and excellent Mediterranean cuisine.

Today we can say with confidence that the island of Crete (Greece) is largest region countries. Its coastline is over 1000 km long and its area is 8000 km2.

Section 6. Island of Rhodes (Greece). Features of local recreation

This is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world. Rhodes enchants and attracts travelers with its rare architectural structures, knightly buildings, wonderful squares, religious monuments, old streets and marvelous parks.

The area of ​​the island is approximately 1.5 thousand km 2. It should also be noted that Rhodes is the most large island Dodecanese archipelago.

Its resorts are world famous for their luxury hotels, magnificent beaches, a variety of entertainment venues and the possibility of secluded relaxation.

Story geographical feature has more than 2500 thousand years. The attractions of the island are traditional villages, green hills, valleys and a glorious history. By the way, not everyone knows that Rhodes is also called the Island of the Knights.

Section 7. Corfu - the home of the local nobility

Corfu is no less famous and beautiful island Greece. It is located in the Ionian Sea, has amazing natural beauty and a rich centuries-old history. This settlement is world famous for its turquoise waters and exotic beaches, orange orchards, olive groves and green forests.

This amazing island captivates tourists with its special, almost Venetian aura, unique architecture, wonderful villages and fabulous lanes.

Royals, celebrities, aristocrats prefer to relax in Corfu. Also, it is here that the princess of Morocco, the sheikhs and emirs of Qatar and other richest people on the planet come to rest every year.

True, in recent times the most ordinary travelers began to appear here, seeking to escape from the hustle and bustle of Athens, Heraklion and the settlement under the difficult name of Loutraki (Greece) for the Russian ear.

Section 8. Ancient Pieria

Geographically, this settlement is located in the very center of Macedonia. About 40% of the territory of the region is the coastal zone (plain rich in vegetation), and the south and west of the region are occupied by mountains.

By the way, not everyone knows that this place, thanks to Mount Olympus, is also called the home of the mythical gods.

It should be noted that in Pieria three Greek mountain ranges: Pieria, Titara and Olympus. That is why there are many full-flowing mountain rivers and modest streams in this territory.

Katerini - the capital of Pieria, is located in the valley between Olympus and the mountain range of the same name.

I would like to note that this is very popular tourist destination, which, like the settlement called Glyfada (Greece), located in the suburbs of the capital of the state, combines extraordinary beauty majestic mountains and clear turquoise sea. There really is no shortage of tourists here.

Today, Katerini, thanks to its proximity to Thessaloniki, has quickly become a modern developed city with a rich economy and a high-quality social and transport structure.

9. Castorje

Castoria - ancient city, capable of boasting amazing pictures of nature, clean air, charming churches, picturesque streets and a mirror surface mountain lake Orestias.

This is a delightfully beautiful calm town, located at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, whose history is lost in time immemorial.

By the way, it is here that numerous shopping lovers from Thessaloniki, Athens and Vouliagmeni (Greece) come. Why? The thing is that it is here, according to travelers, that the cheapest and most original fur coats are sold.

Section 10 Mykonos Mythology Revived

Mykonos is a prestigious, fashionable and world-famous resort city. This is the place where golden youth and successful representatives of the world bohemia spend their summers.

It has retained its natural beauty since ancient times, but despite this, it has become the fashion center of the Mediterranean. Travelers here are waiting not only for natural beauty, but also for highly developed infrastructure. By the way, in terms of the number of modern hotels, Mykonos is not inferior even to the suburbs of the capital, a settlement called Loutraki (Greece).

This island is not only really a wonderful kaleidoscope of wonderful beaches and charming streets, but also a crossroads of modern fashion, fun and ingenious vacation ideas.

Section 11. Santorini Island - Lost Atlantis

Santorini is perhaps the most mysterious tourist island in Greece. Legends call it either the lost Atlantis or Pompeii Aegean Sea.

This is the most romantic and most beautiful island in the world. In the last few years alone, Santorini has received many popular tourism awards from the international media.

Today, the island is considered a world pearl of tourism. Tourist season here it lasts from the beginning of March to the end of November.

Of great archaeological interest is also the city of Fira - the capital of the island, the picturesque cape Akrotiri and the ancient village of Ia.