The tranquil waters, warm sun and beautiful sights that beaches offer make for some of
the best holidays.
And while all of them are beautiful, here are some of the beaches that offer some of
the most unique experiences in the world.
12.
Maho Beach.
One of the most preferred beaches in the world, this Caribbean paradise is a beautiful beach
in itself.
But it is not all that different from the other wonderful beaches of the Caribbean.
What makes the Maho beach extremely special is that there is an airport right next to
the beach.
And it has a kind of short runway, so the planes have to basically fly really low over
the beach to make a perfect landing.
That sight is what makes the Maho beach really special and people from all over the world
flock here to enjoy a view of planes along with the sun and sand.
So much so, that the eateries and pubs around the beach generally have flight schedules
so that people know when to expect a plane.
Sadly though, jumbo jets do not make an appearance here now because they do not fly to this island
anymore.
11.
Boulders Beach.
Imagine a place where you can go for really refreshing dips in the ocean and then go for
a walk to check out penguins going about their business!
That is exactly what the Boulders beach in South Africa offers.
It is a natural habitat of the penguins where you can see them in full glory and what is
truly amazing is that the swimming area for the penguins and humans are kept separate
naturally!
There is a natural rock formation here that divides the beach into a number of coves.
The best place to view the penguins is the Foxy beach which is completely cut off for
humans so the penguins are also at ease and display their antics freely!
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10.
Glass Beach.
Nature has its own wonderful way of working!
And one of the examples of that is the Glass beach in California.
An earthquake destroyed a lot of the city and the rubble was then dumped into the ocean
hoping that it would be taken away into the waters.
That did not work however and it just became a dumping ground till it became illegal to
in the mid 1960s.
Eventually, the current did take most of the trash away and the government also removed
a large portion of the rubble.
But what was wonderful was that the glass left on the beach was smoothed away into pieces
of sea glass which mixed with tiny pebbles became the sand for this amazing beach!
Oh and if you ever decide to visit this beach and pick up some decorations for your home,
it is actually illegal to do that!
Also the waters are pretty rough so don’t go around swimming here!
9.
Hot Water Beach.
New Zealand is a land that is truly blessed by nature.
There are some amazing sights here including some truly wonderful beaches.
But it is not the sights that draw people to the Hot Water beach in New Zealand.
The fact is that there is an underground river which runs through this beach as it meets
the Pacific and two hours before and after the low tide, you can actually experience
the hot water as it bubbles through the sand.
So when you do visit the beach, you will see a number of people digging holes.
They are not doing that to build sand castles though as these holes serve as a sort of hot
spring pool where they can enjoy a nice afternoon!
And they don’t even have to clear the mess they make because the high tides comes in
and washes away these pools leaving a pristine beach behind for the next lot of beachgoers!
8.
Marieta Beach.
Perhaps one of the most stunning beaches in the world, the marieta beach is actually not
that easy to spot.
Nor is it something you would expect there!
Known as Playa del Amor, or the hidden beach, it is located in the marieta islands in Mexico.
It is actually a wide, sandy cavern into which the blue waters of the Pacific flows.
It is believed that this wonderful came about as a result of test bombings.
Marieta islands are actually uninhabited, so they were a good location for tests.
And if you do intend to go, make sure you book a few days in advance because the beach
cannot be accessed without a booking and there are plenty of takers!
7.
Beach of Cathedrals.
If the name sounds wonderful, wait for the actual sight.
Known as Praia das Catedrais, this beach in Spain is actually a very well-kept secret.
It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and if you ever visit Spain, do
make sure that you visit this beach.
During high tides, the beaches are covered with water but when the waters recede, it
is an absolutely amazing sight with many pillars in the shape of cathedrals.
They were actually cliffs which were eroded by the water to give them a very special look.
A walk in between the cliffs is simply breath taking and there are many caves, crevices
and rock formations that are sure to blow you away.
So if you are searching for the perfect honeymoon, we do recommend the beach of cathedrals!
6.
Giant’s Causeway Beach.
If your definition of a beach is sandy ground, and that is what it is to most people, you
might be a little disappointed because there is no sand here, only rocks.
But you will get over that disappointment quite quickly because it is a simply stunning
view.
There are many interlocking hexagonal basalt columns here which look as if they were built
by hand as a sort of stairs from the cliff to the sea.
Legends say that they were placed there by a giant and hence the name but science says
that it was the result of volcanic around 50-60 million years ago!
It is believed that basalt lava rose to the surface and when it cooled, it cracked into
these strange, large columns!
Whatever the reason, it makes for a really captivating sight and is truly one of nature’s
wonders!
5.
Papakolea.
This beach in Hawaii is so different that at first glance you might think that it is
not a beach at all.
After all, sand is not supposed to be green!
But that is exactly what you get here.
It is one of the only 4 green sand beaches in the world and is actually located in a
hollowed out volcanic cone that erupted about 50,000 years ago!
There is a natural mineral called olivine found here and it is the eroded olivine which
can be found as gemstones in the sand and give it a green tinge.
But the waters here have very strong current so venture out for a swim only if you are
a very strong swimmer!
4.
Shell beach.
When you hear of a beach which is located in a place called Shark bay in Australia,
your first instinct would be to avoid it.
After all, nobody wants to get too close to sharks without the proper precautions.
But the Shell beach is actually something you should see even if you don’t go near
the water.
The reason for that is that the beach is full of shells from clams and is one of the only
two beaches in the world made entirely from shells.
The water is very saline here because of which the predators of the cockle species of clams
are not there.
So, they have an abundant population here and are the reason for the large number of
shells!
3.
Vik beach.
When it comes to sheer stunning beauty, the Vik beach will give just about any beach in
the world a run for its money.
It is simply an awe inspiring sight with the white choppy waters ruching over the black
sand beach!
And what is amazing is that it is not just the black sand that makes this beach so amazing
but that the beauty of the beach is enhanced by the 68 metre high boulders!
The beach was formed by volcanic activity with lava flowing into the ocean which cooled
down when it touched the waters.
And it is very different from other beaches in the area as well as there are many shiny
black pebbles and stones!
And to just add a dash of adventure to the beach, the 2 large basalt formations here
are said to be trolls who were caught in the sunlight and turned to stone.
2.
Koekohe beach.
If sun and sand are all you expect in a beach, be ready for a surprise!
The koekohe beach in New Zealand have several large and spherical boulders which are found
in clusters as well as individually!
Local legends say that these boulders are basically remains of eel baskets, calabashes
and kumara which were washed ashore from a sailing canoe.
Some of them even resemble dragon eggs if you want to stretch your imagination and weave
in a tale of fantasy!
The boulders are basically made of mud, fine silt and clay which is cemented by calcite.
Whatever the reason for their existence, all we know is that they make for an interesting
beach visit and for some really cool photos as well!
1.
Henderson Island.
You would think that a remote, uninhabited island would be one of the best places to
spend a romantic afternoon with your loved ones.
And that would be true for Henderson Island if you don’t mind the trash!
This 14 square mile island is about 3000 miles away from the nearest population centre but
is still one of the most polluted beaches in the world.
The reason is that the trash that we dump in the ocean finds its way here and because
it in uninhabited, there is no one to clean it.
But still, Henderson Island is home to the only raised coral atoll in the world.
The reason for trash, nearly 38,000 pounds of plastic, getting deposited here is that
it is right in the path of one of the biggest current in the pacific!
Let us hope we learn from this and stop polluting our oceans.
So the next time you plan on getting a tan sitting on a beach, maybe give some of these
ones a try.
After all, if nothing else, they do promise some amazing views!
And if you have already been to any of these beaches, do let us know what the experience
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