Countries With the Best Beaches

Many different types of beautiful beaches can be found in Australia. Australia is a huge country with so much coastline. This means there are so many isolated, naturally beautiful and pristine beaches. There are also popular beaches closer to the cities like Bondi beach where you will often spot celebrities. Perhaps, the best aspect of Australian beaches is the sand. Its clean, soft, perfect for making sand sculptures, going barefoot on and lying down on. Or maybe its the waves that is most appealing. They make the beach fun, great for surfing and catching waves. There is a reason why the stereotypical Australian is a surfer. There are also tropical beaches in the north with white sand and beautiful coral. Think of the great barrier reef Fraser Island. There are many vast beaches in Australia with rolling sand dunes and a large majority of australians live very close to them. When my relatives came to Australia from mediterranean Europe they could not believe the difference. When they ...more

Hands down Australia has the best beaches in the world. The fact that there are so many, most of which are untouched is a testament to how good our beaches are. Australia has such a small population that its not uncommon to have a world class beach all to yourself. Sydney alone has hundreds of beaches, most of which are better than some of the worlds so called "best". That's not to say that all of our beaches are better than every other countries but all up Australia wins by a mile. For example countries like Thailand and India are beautiful and have wonderful beaches but from my experience I found that the beaches were overcrowded and the water was actually quite disgusting at times. I lived in Hawaii for awhile and I can honestly say that, although amazing, the beaches were second to those in Australia.

There is no other country in the world as big and isolated as Australia.I have only been to the east side of Australia and can already say this beautiful country has the best beaches hands down. Everything about our beaches is perfect, even our sand is so beautiful that other beach capitals of the world such as Hawaii simply cannot resist to import some from our shores.

Go to Noosa, hands down best beach in the world. There are so many more too, Evans Head, Ballina, Rainbow Beach, Coolongatta, Mooloolaba, The beaches on the West Coast etc.

Greece has 6,000 islands and islets.. The waters in Greece are crystal clear, the colors can range from wine dark, to turquoise to emerald blue.. There are white, golden, red and black sand beaches.. Some are very shallow you can walk half a mile and still touch the ground.

Something from an other planet. An amazing range of different kind of beaches. Thousands of islands, some are rocky, some full of green, isolated beaches... Surely something for everyone. The Greek coast line is the longest in the European union.

Greece has the best beaches ever! And you should see the colour of the sea... so blue and clean and SPARKLY!

Rhodes, santorini, crete, etc. (i don't remember all the islands)

Philippines is the most beautiful country in the world, because its natural beauty is perfect. Visit Her and you will discover its mountainous land gifted with variety of animals and trees ; plus spring of water, like bay, beaches, coral reef shoal inhabited by thousand of marine life species. Philippines is a paradise because its land structure that surrounded by water is unequaled. The only problem is system of the government because the traditional corruption is out of control. These things cover the the natural beauty of the Philippines from the eyes of the world.

Philippines is definitely a heart-warming paradise. Palawan for me overall is the best island among the 7,107 islands of the Philippines. There lies one of the 7 Wonders of Nature, which is the Puerto Princesa Underground River. I have been there and the cave is awesome and exotic. With unique carvings of rocks inside it. Anyone who keeps in touch with nature will no doubt visit it again. The Philippines is a Southeast Asian country that lies near the equator. Hence, the temperature and the characteristics of the beaches around the Philippines are proportion to it. Boracay, Coron Island and Batanes (Northernmost Province of the Philippines south of Taiwan) are the sure win! Compare the Philippines to its different Asian neighbours. China, Taiwan, Laos, Brunei, Vietnam, Singapore, what are they? Grasslands and Industrial Plants. And among the few countries in Asia that offer this kind of beauty, the Philippines has it all! It could even sum up against Indonesia and Hainan (China). We ...more

Australia? US? Germany? Why are those countries even up there?! The Philippines has 7,000+ islands with beautiful, genuine white sand, crystal clear waters, and coral reefs that would make the other coral reefs look like fish crap. This country has to be at least in the top 5.

If philippines was advertised correctly it'll be like the best country with the most beautiful beaches.. I'm not even being biased about it. Given the Philippines that is dominated by poor people, a lot of places are unaccessible and hard to go to, that's why many best beaches are untouched to the eyes of travelers.

Lots of beaches along the Mediterranean sea, Atlantic Ocean.
But also Pacific Ocean, with the largest and most wonderful lagoon in the world: Bora-Bora. And so many other coral islands. And the famous New-Caledonia with the 3rd largest coral reef in the world.
And French Caribbean islands with many nice beaches.
Even in Indian Ocean with Mayotte and wonderful coral reefs, the Réunion etc..

No other European country can offer such beaches and surely few in the whole world.

We spent 3 months in New Caledonia (French territory), it's absolutely wonderful, beaches, landscape and people are just sumptuous.

St. Tropez for example

Pacific Ocean: Noumea, New Caledonia; Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea, Raiatea, Huahine, Maupiti, Rangiroa, Tahaa, Hiva oa, Fakarava, Nuku Hiva, Raivavae, Tetiaroa and so many more are coral atolls or volcanic islands are pure jewels. And also in Atlantic, Indian, Antarctic, Arctic Oceans. Which country in the world, except maybe USA, can gather so many places spread in all oceans and some seas. France and USA are the 2 first EEZs in the world.

Are you guys kidding me? Mexico's got the beaches all around the world, Go to Cancun, Los Cabos or Puerto Vallarta you will see really what a really good beach is. - yeraldoarriolaplascencia

Some Mexican beaches can combine beauty and magic Mysticism ancient cultures, and warm water to achieve a perfect relax...

The beaches in Mexico are fantastic. Best in the world: beautiful sand, crystal clear water, gorgeous sea life; great for relaxing, swimming, water sports, eating and excellent atmosphere. I highly recommend Mexico.

Mexico's beaches are all completely unique and beautiful.They are the perfect places to relax or to have fun! Either if you go to a touristic beach or to a little beach, they are absolutely amazing.

Hawaii, California, Florida, Alabama, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands all have amazing and beautiful beaches, and there is a lot of diversity among the beaches. Isolated wilderness beaches, exciting beaches with piers and boardwalks, white-sand beaches, black-sand beaches, beaches with cliffs, beaches with dunes and more. Almost all beaches are public throughout the country, and there is great weather year-round in the tropical parts of the country. In the summer even the colder parts have incredible and scenic sandy beaches. The variety and quantity of beaches is unbeatable.

USA has absolutely beautiful beaches! The surf at all of Americas beaches are phenomenal and smooth. Hawaii has defiantly the best beaches out of all the United States, meaning the best of the world.

Some people are saying because the Usa has Hawaii that the Usa has the best beaches. Honolulu imports sand from Australia. - Bryanh

America has amazing beaches in my opinion! Santa Monica and Venice beach are great beaches in LA

No Ocean in Italy and difficult to find a non private beach, the rest are really dirty sand, rocks and water as well.

Compared to some Ocean areas; it's zero.

You don't go in Italy for beaches but for ruins.

If you want crystal blue beaches you have to go Sardinia, its like the Caribbean in Europe. I don't understand how people like beaches with buildings right beside it... Like they do in Spain. You can't relax there with all the traffic noise and people. Beaches are supposed to be away from urban areas. The harder it is to get to the beach the better...

Just here at Hawaii we have more beautiful beaches than Italy and Spain together and that in a real Ocean: Pacific one, not this ridiculous Mediterranean sea.

Just take a look to Favignana, Scala dei Turchi, Tropea, San Vito lo Capo, Porto Cesareo, Gallipoli (Apulia), Polignano a Mare, Capri, Ponza and not only Sardinia and Cinque Terre. Wonderful beaches next to delicious villages in each of its regions. This country confirms its beauty and variety in every respect.

Brazil! Sparkly and beautiful, along with the rest of South America!

Australia? Sure of you want to get eaten by sharks. Brazil is so much better times better.

Australia? Are you kidding me? This must be a joke, right? Brazil should be number 1 hands down... Brazil all the way!

Sharks in Australia? You said? Better a Shark than a white Australian surely more dangerous and ugly like your beaches lol

Cold water and brown water evrywhere; only in Italy there are the best beaches of the world, for that reason all Spanish, German, Belgium, frecnh, america, Australian, Russian, Asia, arab... Are coming in Italy.

Just here at Hawaii we have more beautiful beaches than Spainand that in a real Ocean: Pacific one, not this ridiculous Mediterranean sea.

Seriously France and... Germany? Above Spain? Whoever wrote this has never been to Spain, or Germany... Spain is the country with more number of blue flag beaches in the world. It should definitely be on the top 3. By the way, is there any 'real beach' in Germany?

Spain here? Compare with Italy its dirty, plenty of people even some are nudes... Impossible to have that in our most beuatifil country ITALIA... For the sea com to Italy, also for the food and for the Italian are the best in the world. Spain has to be number 30000.
ITALIA SEI GRANDE! GRANDE! GRANDE!

Best water temperature to swim in.

Maldives has the best beaches in the whole world. With crystal clear waters and pearly white sand. I don't understand why Maldives has such a low ranking in this, it ought to be at the top!

Well not a question about being large since this is a small country but the beaches are marvelous.

Beautiful island with beautiful beaches!

Thailand on 13th place? Seriously?

White sand, clear water and funny people

I know that Thailand have beautifull beaches because they have whites sand

Germany? For sure, a beautiful beach does not mean necessarily sun and crystal water. Beach means beauty of the beach itself: Landscape, size, sand, rocks, atmosphere, environment, changing sky, climate magnifying sites etc...
For those reasons Germany deserves to be in the top 10, nevertheless the negative comments from always the same kind of people.

Germany's North Sea islands are blessed with gloriously long beaches and unique natural surroundings. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea, the islands have a bracing climate that makes them perfect for recreational and active breaks. Fantastic accommodation, top-class cuisine and major sporting events are the icing on the cake.

And also some other ones places in North Sea as well as Baltic Sea.

Germany top 10? Are you kidding me?

Dominican Republic should be number 1, the one that wrote this has never come to the Dominican Republic.

I go to the beach here and the water is so clear that I can see these transparent fish and everything is so clean! Definitely should too this chart!

Stunning beaches with kind people and are all around the country

Dominicans Republic have the best beaches... The food there, the beds in the water, the beautiful palm trees and etc. it should be #1.

I have never seen waters so clear, blue, turquoise and beautiful anywhere else!

Best beaches in east region of the world

India is a big country. It is surrounded three sides by water. So there are many beaches in india. In has the world second largest beach the marina beach in tamil nadu state capital. Other than marina there are more than 20 beaches in the tamil nadu. Kerala has more than 25 beaches. Karnataka has more than 40 beaches. Andhra pradesh has more than 35 beaches. Goa has more than 15 beaches. Maharasthra has more than 45 beaches. Orissa has more than 25 beaches and gujarat has more than 35 beaches. There are approximately more than 100 beaches in india. All the beaches are nicely maintained by its respective state government and also by the indian government. All the beaches are also popular tourist destination also. So india only has the world nice beaches. Jai hind.

India, Surely one of the best beaches in the world. Why is it not in the top 10.

Because many people love hot days so its the ideal holiday.

Love Indian beaches

Croatian coast is the second most cleanest coastline in the Mediterranean and it has a lot of amazing beaches so it really really deserves to be on this list.

It has almost transparent water, it should be first

Madagascar movie is a movie and the Country of Madagascar has nothing to do with this movie.

The movie is about the Central Park Zoo in New York and its animals, animals which are not living at all in this wonderful Madagascar Island.

Anyway, you know that, and I know some of beaches there really fantastic, this year 2015, I've just been in Italy, it's so dirty, ridiculous compared with so nice Madagascar.

Here you will find 20 times more beautiful beaches than a overrated country like Italy.

Madagascar movie is so cool and pretty so I am guessing acuatual Madagascar is so much prettyer

Yes, for sure, hundreds of lagoons with coral reefs in this such unbelievable and wonderful Pacific Ocean.