Looking at these beaches, no one dares to call a vacation on the seashore a banal pleasure for the laziest. Among the participants of our today's top ten there is a suitable corner for fans of extraordinary rest and simply lovers of natural beauty.
Today we bring to your attention the most unusual beaches in the world... Even though some of them are far from the usual tourist routes, the travel costs will certainly pay off with a lot of vivid impressions. You have never had such a beach holiday!
10. Cow Beach, India, Goa
A cow in India is a sacred animal, and therefore it has the right to soak up the sand at the water's edge. It is clear that sanitary conditions on the beach are far from ideal, but it is the cattle that attracts many tourists here. Such a neighborhood is not found anywhere else in the world.
9. Beach "Pink Sands" (Pink Sands Beach), Bahamas, Harbor Island
There are more than 10 pink beaches... The sand of this secluded beach has an unusual pink hue thanks to tiny marine life - coral molluscs and foraminifera. Their pink shells, mixing with the sand, give the beach a very romantic look. The length of the pale pink coastal strip is about 8 km. Walking here for several hours, you might not find a soul - a real paradise for romantics.
8. Hot Water Beach, New Zealand
Here, warm underground springs with thermal water come to the surface. You can dig your own mini-pool right in the sand and enjoy a pleasant and healthy bathing procedure. By the way, the ocean water is rather cool in comparison with the springs, so contrast baths can be included in the number of procedures.
7. Glass Beach, USA, California
Small pebbles on this California beach are mixed with polished shards of glass. The Glass Beach owes its appearance to the city dump. Garbage, including glass objects and bottles, have been brought here over the years. Over time, the dump was removed, but the surf managed to grind enough "sea stones" from broken glass so that the beach strip could sparkle and sparkle in the sun, attracting tourists from all over the world.
6. Chandipur, India
This unusual Indian beach is located in the village of the same name on the shores of the Bay of Bengal. At high tide, the beach strip increases by as much as 5 km. All the secrets and secrets of the seabed can be studied for several hours. Swimming is possible only at high tide.
5. Papakolea-Beach, Hawaii
From a distance, the sand here looks green, but upon closer inspection it turns out to be golden. This is due to the smallest crystals of chrysolite, which got here as a result of volcanic activity. By the way, the natives call chrysolite the "Hawaiian diamond", considering it the most valuable among the minerals found in the archipelago.
4. Beach "Barking Sands" (Barking Sands Beach), Hawaii
While walking along this Hawaiian beach, vacationers hear a sound reminiscent of a dog barking. Do not be afraid - in fact, it is the creak of quartz sand underfoot. By the way, "Barking Sands" is famous not only for its unusual acoustic effects, but also for its colorful landscapes stretching for 27 km.
3. Red Beach, Greece, Santorini
The bright red sand of this beach is of volcanic origin. The Red Beach is considered the island's trademark and is featured on postcards and travel guide covers. It is noteworthy that the local sand never gets hot under the sun, but walking on it is still quite uncomfortable because of the sharp edges and the rather large size of the grains of sand, comparable rather to small pebbles. By the way, Santorini has such a variety of colorful beaches that you will not find anywhere else in the world. In addition to red, there are black and white beaches.
2. Beach "Bowling Balls" (Bowling Ball Beach), USA, California
The huge rounded stones really resemble giant bowling balls. These boulders have been polished by the surf for hundreds of years. The beach is surrounded by rocks, consisting of rather soft rock, which is eroded by the sea, supplying it with new "blanks" for making bowling balls.
1. Vik Beach, Iceland
The beach, located on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, makes an indelible impression due to the absolutely black sand. The sand has such an unusual color because it consists of basalt - a rock that is present in Iceland at every step. Black basalt cliffs can be seen not far from the beach, and the roar of the ocean waves and the piercing wind add to the atmosphere of this harsh, but very beautiful place.