The sea is what catches the eye on the beach… Turquoise blue, Egyptian blue, ultramarine blue, Sapphire blue… It sparkles under the rays of the sun and dazzles us with its immense beauty.
But the sand, too, is beautiful and deserves a little attention… Blond, golden, black, grey, green, red, pink, multicolored, powdery, coarse, fine… Its composition made of minerals, salt and shells varies according to its environment.
Some color it, some collect it, some use it for decorative or artistic purposes. As for us, we decided to share it! Discover with us the 10 most colorful beaches in the world.
1. Beach with blond sand: L’Anse Du Guesclin, Brittany, France
Located in the town of Saint-Coulomb, Anse du Guesclin is one of the most beautiful beaches on the Emerald Coast . Well sheltered from the wind, nestled in an exceptional natural environment, this fine sandy beach is ideal for enjoying the sea and walking to Fort Duguesclin at low tide.
2. Brown sand beach: Wainiha beach, Hawaii
If it is considered too dangerous for swimming, this beach on the island of Kauai is no less superb. It is located at the mouth of the Wainiha River and is lined with coconut palms and pineapple trees , making it perfect for a walk with your feet in the sand!
3. White sand beach: Antigua Island, West Indies
Surrounded by coral reefs, the island of Antigua is renowned for its heavenly beaches where the turquoise waters wet the extremely white sand ! No need to name a particular beach here, they are all as beautiful as each other!
4. Black Sand Beach: Perissa, Santorini, Greece
This extraordinary beach belongs to the village of Perissa, located on the west coast of Santorini. Approximately 8 km long, it is just as suitable for swimming as for walks in the sun!
5. Pink Sand Beach: Pink Beach, Komodo, Indonesia
It is the presence of red coral that makes the sand of this Indonesian beach pink. Located in the Komodo National Park, it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago and the ideal place for snorkeling and watching sea turtles.
6. Green sand beach: Papakolea beach, Hawaii
This geological curiosity is located on the island of Hawaii, near South Point. The green color of the sand at Papakolea Beach is due to the presence of a very common mineral in volcanic areas called olivine . You have to see it to believe it !
7. Red Sand Beach: Akrotiri Beach, Santorini, Greece
Commonly known as the “red beach”, Akrotiri beach in the south of the island of Santorini is simply amazing: it is located at the foot of huge red cliffs that fall steeply and has volcanic sand of a dark red color . The contrast with the blue waters of the sea is striking!
8. Beach with multicolored sand: Glass beach, California
Although not strictly speaking sand, this beach in Fort Bragg, California has amazing colors thanks to the sea glass created by the dumping of trash in the coastal area north of the city.
9. Gray Sand Beach: Piedras Blancas, California
If this pretty beach has pleasant gray sand, it is above all its colony of sea elephants that attracts holidaymakers. It is however forbidden to enter the beach but a path leads to the Piedras Blancas lighthouse from where you will have a beautiful view of the beaches and its funny inhabitants.
10. Beach with golden sand: Sables-d’Or-les-Pins, Côtes-d’Armor, France
Located in the seaside resort of Sables-d’Or-les-Pins, this long beach of fine sand bordered by dunes is one of the most beautiful in Brittany. It is also ideal for sand yachting, kitesurfing and windsurfing.
