Experts name world’s most beautiful beach — and it’s not the Maldives
The most beautiful beach is in Asia (photo: Pixabay)
More than a thousand tourism industry professionals and travel influencers have compiled a new ranking of the 50 best beaches in the world.
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Southeast Asia is the absolute leader in the ranking, presenting as many as seven unique locations.
The first place in the global ranking was awarded to Entalula Beach, located on the Philippine island of Palawan. It is a secluded stretch of white sand, safely hidden between stunning limestone cliffs and washed by perfectly turquoise water.
Koh Rong Island in Cambodia took eighth place. Thanks to its incredibly clear water, fine sand, and cozy atmosphere, this place has already earned the unofficial nickname the Maldives of Southeast Asia.
Koh Rong Island in Cambodia (photo: tat.ua)
The ninth place went to Donald Duck Bay (Ao Kueak) in Thailand. It is located within Mu Ko Similan National Park and is famous for its giant granite boulders, one of which strikingly resembles the head of the famous Disney character.
The famous Pink Beach on Indonesia’s Komodo Island ranked 21st.
Pink Beach in Indonesia (photo: mybalitrips.com)
The beach gets its unique pink hue thanks to crushed coral and microscopic marine organisms called foraminifera. It is an ideal location for snorkeling, but it is best to plan a visit between May and October to avoid the rainy season.
The prestigious list also includes Thailand’s Paradise Beach in Trang (22nd place) and Freedom Beach in Phuket (26th place), both highly rated for their peace and seclusion.
The Philippine island of Kalanggaman (24th place) impressed the judges with its long sandbar and its status as a protected eco-zone, where the number of daily tourists is strictly limited.
