The picture that most people think of when they say "beach" includes many shades of gold or white. However, there are pink sand beaches in the world. Debris of corals and single-celled shell organisms called foraminifera are responsible for this delicate color. Storms and waves throw them ashore, where they break into tiny particles and mix with the sand.
Introducing the top 10 the most beautiful pink beaches in the world.
10. Elafonisi Beach, Crete Island, Greece
It is located in the southern part of the Mediterranean island of Crete. The magnificent beach, covered with light pink sand, is equipped with showers and toilets. The light blue water with purple reflection along the coastline is very clean and warm, and children will be happy to splash in the shallow water. Some parts of the beach are rocky.
9. Spiaggia Rosa, Budelli Island, Italy
The most famous of the beaches on the Italian island of Budelli is Spiaggia Rosa. Its name is translated simply - "pink beach". Fine sand with a "glamorous" shade is beautifully set off by the granite rocks surrounding the beach.
8. Pink Beach, Komodo Island, Indonesia
Indonesia is 17508 islands, and one of them is Komodo. The island is known as the home of the Komodo dragon and is famous for its pink beach formed from particles of red coral. Combined with the green hills surrounding the beach and clear waters, this place looks like a haven of relaxation.
7. Horseshoe Bay Beach, Bermuda
The waves throw chunks of coral and shells onto the coastline of Horseshoe Island, where they mix with soft sand. Turquoise waves of the ocean roll over the pink shore, creating a whimsical natural contrast and inviting to walks.
6. Pink Beach, Great Santa Cruz Island, Philippines
The surface of the beach contains coral chips. It mixes with sand during erosion. Not far from the island is the city of Zamboanga, which has preserved the ancient colonial architecture of the Spanish rule. The beach is among the best pink beaches in the world according to National Geographic.
5. Pink beaches, Barbuda island, Caribbean Sea
The West Coast of Barbuda is one continuous stretch of beach with belts of beautiful pink sand.
4. Balos Laguna Beach, Crete, Greece
Another corner of Crete, included in the list of amazing pink beaches in the world. In addition to the presence of pink sand, the coastline here is very wide and numerous tourists do not interfere with each other. The sea is very shallow and warm, ideal for holidaymakers with small children.
3. Tangsi Beach, Lombok Island, Indonesia
Initially, the white color of the sand changed to a deep pink under the influence of corals crushed by water and winds. Due to the remote location of this quiet beach, there are not many holidaymakers on it. Picturesque coral reefs make Tangsi a great snorkeling spot.There is no hotel or restaurant near the beach, so it's best to visit this place in the morning or afternoon.
2. Bonaire Pink Beach, Caribbean
Bonaire (the name translates as "good air") is one of the most picturesque islands in the world, and Pink Beach is an integral part of its charm. The pink sandy beach owes its color to millions of crushed foraminifera shells. This lovely spot is popular with snorkeling and water sports enthusiasts. 450 species of fish and 70 species of algae swim in the waters of the island.
1. Pink Beach, Harbor Island, Bahamas
The large beach on Harbor Island is covered in soft pinkish-orange sand, thanks to the abundant foraminifera shells. Well-kept homes, no high-rise buildings close to the beach, beautiful turquoise waters and a constant light breeze make this pink beach in the Bahamas an ideal holiday destination.