The most unusual beaches Ocean dome, Japan. Benagil beach, portugal

When thinking about sea ​​coast our imagination immediately reproduces the picture of a beach with golden sand washed by the waves azure sea. Could you imagine that the sand in this very picture is not golden, but ... green? Or maybe black? Or maybe it's not sand at all. It seems to me that all the most interesting things in our world can be created by nature. Therefore, let's let our imagination run wild and try to imagine ourselves on the most unusual beaches in the world. Moreover, they will be considered by us in increasing unusualness, so to speak. Perhaps some of you have already seen these beaches in a “personal acquaintance”.

So, let's take a trip to the most unusual beaches in the world?

The yellowest beach

So, let's start with all of us familiar yellow sand. But, again, yellow yellow strife. In the photo below you can see that almost orange is meant. The most yellow representative among the beaches of the world is Ramla il-Hamra Bay and San Blas Beach, which is located on the island of Malta. As you know, the color of sand depends on the type of rock from which it is formed. Usually the golden color of the sand is due to the predominance of silicon dioxide in the form of quartz (SiO2) mixed with iron. The more iron in the sand, the yellower it is.

The whitest beach

Sand of such a beautiful color is also familiar to us. Its owners are many beaches. For example, the Thai islands of Similan are famous for their white sands. You can even say that many beaches in Thailand are famous for their white sands. So, Sammet Island near Pattaya is also distinguished by magnificent white sand. The sand on the UNESCO-protected Hong Island near Phuket is also almost white. The list of white beaches is replenished by the island of Poda, where crabs are found. Another beach located near Sydney. This beach has the whitest sand in the world. He even boasts on this occasion a place in the Guinness Book of Records. The main advantage of white sand is the extraordinary beauty in the photographs. In any sunlight there is a feeling of unreality. But it is worth remembering that white sand reflects the sun's rays more strongly. Therefore, the tan will be more active. The white color of the sand, again, is due to its chemical composition. The white color of the sand is usually found in the tropics and means a high content of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from limestone rocks, as well as from the hard organs of corals. The corals die off and turn the sand white.

The most cave beach

Many beaches boast mountain landscapes. However, the most striking in this category is Phang Nga Beach in Thailand. For the unique composition of rocks and minerals, the beach is protected by UNESCO. It is surrounded by sheer cliffs. And not just rocks. Looking at them, it seems as if they were melting in the sun, trying to drain from the sea, and so they froze, forming bizarre shapes. The cliffs of the beach are an accumulation of unique natural minerals and limestone in red, gray, brown and orange colors. The rocks are made up of countless caves of various shapes. If you take a walk here and look closely, you can see mineral inclusions similar to semi-precious stones.

The most creaky beach

Well, what is it? you say. Every sand creaks. But I want to talk about the sand, walking on which with your eyes closed, it seems that you are walking in the snow. So, again, in Thailand, there is Karon Beach, which is located in Phuket. He is the owner of the 8th place in the world according to the ranking of the most the best beaches. Perhaps also due to the unusual properties of sand. The color of the sand is divided by a visible line into light golden and yellow. When you step on light sand, at the entrance to the beach, it immediately seems that you have been deceived - it does not creak. But, as soon as you go closer to the sea and step on the yellow sand, all doubts immediately evaporate. The sand begins to creak underfoot. Unusual sensations.

The most shelly beach

Shells are sea creatures. They can be found on any beach, only in different quantities. So there are beaches that are completely covered with shells. For example, Shell Beach, Gustavia, on the Caribbean island of St. Barts is the most shell beach in the world. The result of this kind of metamorphosis may be a change in sea level. For example, in this place, the seabed was previously inhabited by accumulations of mollusks, and when the bottom was bare, they left their shelters on the shore and fled into the sea. Strong currents, hurricanes and waves constantly replenish the supply of shells on the beach. Due to the fact that the shells on this beach are white, it seems that the beach is strewn with flower petals. Very beautiful, of course. But walking probably hurts. For that, there is expanse for shell collectors.

The crab beach

There is such a province in Thailand - Krabi. From the name it is clear that it is a favorite place for crabs. Walking, for example, along Klong Muang beach, you will notice that the sand has a strange consistency. It all consists of small, but very even balls. These balls cover the surface of the beach in countless numbers and form patterns. Moreover, the patterns are so even and beautiful that it seems as if (I have already said this somewhere), their origin is foreign and they were painted by aliens. But the artists are not aliens at all, but such crabs. They roll the balls themselves, pulling out minks for themselves in the sand. As you can see closer, in the center of each drawing there is a small hole - the home of the crab.

The most glassy beach

We know that the beach is sandy and pebbly. However, there is such a beach in California, Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, which is covered with glass pebbles. That is, instead of pebbles, he has multi-colored glass pebbles. The origin of this kind of material, however, is not natural. The fact is that in the 20th century there was a trash can here. When the landfill was closed, there were many mountains of broken bottles - for many years they were washed by the waves and blown by the wind. So, nature did make one of the most unusual beaches peace.

The oldest beach

Nicknamed so the beach with organic remains - in the UK. In appearance, an ordinary beach is a nature reserve due to the presence of unusual ancient rocks and remains in its bins. Here you can find unusual shells imprinted in stones, huge prints of shells on rocks, as well as the shells themselves, which obviously came to us from the past. It is known for certain that the remains of dinosaurs and ancient lizards were also found on the beach.

The pinkest sand

Sounds incredibly romantic. Yes, it looks the same. Pink Sand Beaches Bermuda boast sands with a pink tint. Of course, such beauties are recognized as one of the most romantic places for e.g. honeymoon. Of course, the sand on the beach is not bright pink. But in the sun it is clearly tinged with pink. Especially when in contact with sea waves. Pink sand is the result of foraminifers living in these waters - microscopic animals whose shell is pink. They live in the water, attached to reefs and fish. But periodically strong waves throw them ashore, where they leave their shells.

The reddest beach

Probably less romantic, but no less mysterious red sand beach is in Hawaii. Red Beach is somewhat isolated, with high waves that match the color scheme. And the sand here is red thanks to the long-standing eruptions of the Kauki volcano, which filled the sand with iron oxide (rust).

blackest beach

Look at the photo first. No, this is not land. This is sand. Punaluu Beach, south of the city of Hilo on Hawaii's Big Island, features warm and stark black sand. Again, volcanic eruptions are to blame. Volcanic lava basalt has flowed into the Pacific Ocean for centuries during eruptions. The water boiled, and lava particles spattered along with the steam, turning into sand. After a long time, the beach turned into this black coast. Another attraction of this beach are the turtles, which, after migration, love to soak up the black sand. Residents take care of turtles and provide each with a sign: “The turtle is resting after a long journey. Please don't interfere!"

The greenest beach

Green sand for me is personally associated with something foreign. Maybe that's how it is? The beach, again in Hawaii - Papakolea Beach, is absolutely green. And the aliens did not make the sand of the beach green at all. He is completely earthly. And here, as it turned out, volcanoes did their best. Scientists, while studying the green beach, confirmed the presence of green chrysolite crystals in it.

The most iridescent beach

And, finally, the beach, which combines almost all of the listed colors, is rainbow. This beach is located in California. Pfeiffer Beach Big Sur is like one large canvas, which depicts abstract stripes, whimsical patterns, as if painted with paint. And all because the hills around the beach contain pomegranate, particles of which, together with sea ​​water and paint the sand in unusual shades, moreover, constantly different.

Indeed, the most unusual beaches. Perhaps someone, having looked at such an abundance of beaches, will want to replenish their travel collection and see them with their own eyes.

Enjoy your impressions and new discoveries!

When someone talks about the beach, only three things come to mind: the sun, the sea, and a bathing suit. People imagine white sands, blue skies, rolling waves and a gentle, charming breeze ... Sorry to disappoint you, but after reading this collection, you will no longer think so about all the beaches, as here are the most unusual beaches in the world. We have already written about some of them, so you can go to separate article and get detailed information.

Shigaya artificial beach, Japan

This is one of the first man-made beaches in the world, located in Japan. Cigaya Beach is one of the largest oceanic domes in the world and operates throughout the year.

Hot Water Beach, New Zealand

If during your trip YOU need a good hot tub, do not go to the hotel, but go straight to the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. Here, under the sand on the beach, there are numerous hot springs that penetrate through the sand to the outside. Just dig a hole in the beach and you'll have your own hot tub.

Punalu in Hawaii

We have already told you about green sand, now let's move on to Punalu beach, the sand of which is completely black. This is the most famous beach in a black sand world. In addition to all, there are large green turtles basking on the sun-warmed sand and attracting thousands of tourists every year.

Red Beach Panjin

We continue along the colored beaches and go to the red beach of Panjin. Contributes to this coloring seaweed-weed, intensively multiplying upon contact with salt at certain times of the year.

Barra Beach in the UK

There are unusual beaches in the UK. On one of the islands of Scotland, right on the sandy beach, there is an airport runway. This makes Barra Beach unique and unrepeatable, as there is nowhere else in the world like it.

Barking sand in Hawaii

The name of this strange beach speaks for itself. HE just barks like a dog. Due to the special composition of the sand, if you rub it, a characteristic barking sound is made.

Playa de Galpiyuri

Perhaps one of the most unusual on our list will be Playa de Galpiyuri beach. Well, it stands out because there is no sea nearby at all. Communication with the sea is established through a network of caves 100 meters long, through which water enters here.

Crosby, Merseyside, England

We complete our selection with the Merseyside beach of Crosby in England. When viewed from afar, it may seem that this is a crowded nudist beach. However, coming closer, it becomes clear that these hundred figures are bronze sculptures, installed on the very shore. This is an art exhibition by sculptor Anthony Gormley called "Another Place". When the tide rises, the sculptures disappear under the water, and when the tide goes out, they reappear.

There is hardly a person who does not love beach holiday. Sea breeze, sunbathing, white sand, roar of waves, ice cubes - all this gives a special mood to the rest. But there are also beaches that are different from our usual understanding. Today we will tell you about the most unusual of them so that you can include one of these places in your itinerary for your next vacation.

The Benagio sea cave in Portugal is one of the most famous places on the coast of the Algarve. Walking along the rocks, you will hear the sound of the sea, but where does it come from? Walking towards the sound, you will reach the fence and see a deep crack through which you can see the beach, hidden from prying eyes.

This unusual place is the result of the work of the tides. Waves carved this grotto for a long time, and then a beach formed in its cavity. sunlight penetrates here through a hole in the upper part of the grotto. You can get to this beach only from the sea, so only the brave ones dare to visit it.

glacial lagoon

Iceland is a volcanic island in Atlantic Ocean, so its beaches reflect the color of the volcanic rock. On local coast there is a lot of black sand, and in the Glacier Lagoon it is also interspersed with ice blocks.

The lagoon is connected to the sea by a one and a half kilometer river. This place was formed not so long ago, in the 30s of the 20th century, although it looks like something ancient or supernatural. The lagoon continues to grow to this day as the glacier melts. So why is the sand black? It's simple: these are the remains of volcanic rocks crushed under the weight of the glacier.

hot beach

Why do you need a bucket and a shovel on the beach? Maybe to build sand castles? In one of the places in New Zealand, you will learn a new way to use these items. On the Coromandel Peninsula, they can be used to create your own personal spa.

Hardly to be found geographical feature with a more literal name than Hot Beach. At low tide, water bubbles on the sand. Yes, she is so hot, because the water underground river heated by geothermal heat.

Just after low tide, beach goers start digging mini-pools that fill up. hot water. With the new tide, the surface of the beach is leveled, preparing it for new guests.

Unusual glowing beach

Beaches of this kind can appear anywhere. the globe. In nature, there are bioluminescent species of plankton and algae, they can emit light on their own. This process requires large energy costs, therefore, it occurs only under certain conditions in which these living organisms are able to illuminate the coastline for many kilometers.

On some of these beaches, the glow can be observed regularly. For example, the coastal area of ​​Mosquito Bay ( Puerto Rico) in the light does not look very attractive, but at night the water begins to glow blue if you touch it. Something similar can also be observed in the Maldives in autumn. The local representative of the marine fauna begins to glow to attract members of the opposite sex, and since these organisms are larger in size than plankton and algae, you can see flickering dots on the sand.

Some organisms begin to glow under pressure, and as you walk along the beach, your footprints will be highlighted.

Gulpiyuri, Spain

The beach is always associated with endless sea ​​spaces, but the Spanish Gulpiyuri is surrounded on all sides by land. It is located only 100 meters from the sea, but at the same time it is completely isolated from big water rocks. But even in such conditions, there are ebbs and flows here. How does this happen?

A chain of caves and channels in the rocks connect this isolated beach to the sea. Scientists believe that this place was formed in glacial period, and its name translates as "Water Cycle". Many people call this beach the smallest in the world, and it seems that this is true. In any case, it is very unusual to find a beach in the middle of a green field. During high tide, you can even swim here, but if you want to enjoy walking on the sand, it is better to do it at low tide, when the sand is not covered by water, and the depth of the reservoir barely reaches the knee.

Indian beach with the strongest low tide

When the tide recedes, this place becomes an excellent area for walking, jogging and playing sports. It is always nice to hear the roar of the waves and understand that the sea is nearby. There is a beach in India where the sea disappears from view as the tide goes out.

Due to the very gentle coast at low tide, the sea recedes 5 km from the coast, and a wide strip of sand protrudes, where tourists walk, ride bicycles and even cars. It is home to many crabs and other marine life, which twice a day find themselves on land, away from the vital sea water. But you need to be careful and know the time of the tide, otherwise you can find yourself in the open sea 5 km from the coast.

Shell beach in Australia

Sometimes, in order to keep children busy on vacation by the sea, you can invite them to collect shells. On this Australian beach, the challenge is to find something other than shells. The coastline for 70 km is completely covered with shells of mollusks, the width of this strip is 10 m. Trillions of shells have been decorating this coast for centuries. In time, the tide will grind them into sand, but this takes a long time. Previously, shells in this region of Australia were used as building materials, but now the beach is under protection and attracts many tourists. In addition, there are very salty water which helps those wishing to swim better stay on the water.

glass beach

Broken glass on the beach is an unpleasant phenomenon. But there are places on our planet that have become unique thanks to human irresponsibility. Fort Bragg Beach in California, USA is littered with shards polished by the waves. Decades locals dumped unnecessary rubbish on the coast. After the organic matter decomposed and the metal rotted away, the pieces of glass turned by the sea remained. Today, this beach is under protection, and visitors are forbidden to take the famous glass pebbles with them.

There are other places in the world where the coast is strewn with polished glass. For example, Ussuri Bay in Russia. The local glass factory was throwing defective pieces into the sea, resulting in this unusual beach.

Sand from scarfish feces

What could be more beautiful than walking arm in arm with your beloved white sandy beach? Or maybe you like to lie on the sand and pass it through your fingers. But few people think about the origin of sand. What if it's fish feces?

Scarfish live in thickets of corals and feed on them. But fish cannot digest calcium carbonate, so it turns to sand as it exits the digestive tract. One individual of scary fish can produce up to 360 kg of sand per year. And if you take into account the total number of individuals, then you can easily imagine where so much sand came from.

dragon egg

One of the beaches in New Zealand has become the subject of science fiction films. So is it true that there are dragon eggs in there?

True, true, only these are huge boulders of pebbles that cause tourists to associate with the world of fabulous reptiles. Scientists have found that these stones are 60 million years old. They were formed in the thickness of the earth's crust, so the sea waves did not have time to give them an impeccable shape. They were washed ashore not so long ago. The surface of the boulders is covered with cracks, which sometimes diverge so much that the “eggs” look like they just hatched.

Local legend says that the boulders appeared on this beach when the local Maori tribe first sailed to the shore of their new home. One of the boats broke apart and began to sink, so the food baskets were thrown overboard. The hull of the same boat became the basis for the reef that surrounds the island, and the discarded products turned into the famous boulders.

We hope that our selection will help you diversify your typical all-inclusive vacation, and you will be able to visit truly unique places on our planet and make your social media followers jealous.

Did you know that beaches come in all colors of the rainbow?

Here is such a rainbow - enjoy.

Punaluu beach - volcanic land

Hawaiian beach Punaluu is popular among tourists due to its
unusual black sand.

The reason for this color is volcanic origin islands and, accordingly,
the sand itself. But this beach is loved not only by tourists, but also by marine inhabitants, here
you can often see green sea ​​turtles and hawksbill turtles that crawl out to soak up the sun.

Swimming here is almost impossible, the fact is that the shore is strewn with pointed stones,
and the water is cold all year round due to freshwater springs.

The surrounding ash cone, composed of chrysolite crystals, gives the beach a green hue.

If you look at the beach from afar, it will appear completely green, but if you take a handful of sand and look closer, you will see more of the golden hues of the crystals.

Aborigines call this mineral "Hawaiian diamond".

Nature has created many unusual places that delight anyone who sees them. What could be more romantic than seeing off the sunset or meeting the dawn on the seashore, enjoying this unique moment? But, if the beach itself is worthy of admiration and surprise, then these can be the happiest moments in your life. Where to find such unique places?

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Located on Harbor Island and is one of the Bahamas. The whole beach seems to be painted in pink. The length of the pink coast is several kilometers. Walking along the beach, you can find various shells that seem to match the tone of a skilled designer.

This miracle of nature is very easy to explain, organisms live in the coastal waters of the island - foraminifera, for a long time their shells were washed ashore in large numbers. When exposed to water, the shell turned into a small grain, and since it has a pink color, the beach turned pink. There are no crowds of people and annoying merchants here, so it is ideal for romantic walks and intimate confessions.

Barking Sands, Hawaiian Islands

This unique beach located on one of the Hawaiian islands of Kauai. The island was discovered in 1850. The beach got its name because of the unusual sand. If you collect it in your hands and lightly clap, you can hear a sound resembling a dog barking. This is due to great content quartz in coastal sands. But many do not know about this fact, and therefore this beach attracts a large number of tourists.

Maho Beach, UK

Located in the UK on a small island of the same name. It is unusual and interesting for tourists because it is not only a beach, but also an airport. local airlines. The only airport in the world where runways located on the sand. All flight schedules are based on tides.

During landing, vacationers are asked to leave the beach. But there are such daredevils who remain to rest, and lying down, watch how the huge liner. Of course, such a beach is not suitable for families with children, but as a place for unusual holiday quite suitable.

Papacolea Beach, Hawaii

Located in the Kayu area, and you can visit it on one of the islands Hawaiian archipelago. It is one of only two islands in the world that are green in color. The reason for such a bright color is the presence of the mineral olivine in the composition of the sand. In addition to the beauty of the beach, vacationers can watch flights rare birds, and not far from the beach there is an extinct volcano crater.

San Alfonso del Mar beach, Chile

Located in Chile. This unique beach is located next to the largest artificial pool in the world. The water temperature in the pool does not exceed 26 degrees. The beach is very popular because you can enjoy your vacation without fear of the current, marine life. Various exotic plants grow around the beach, the sand in some places is white, turning into a grayish tint.

Ocean Dome, Japan

Belongs to the category of artificial beaches. It is located in Japan near the city of Myazaki. Inside the building, the air temperature is regulated, depending on the season. Certainly, natural beach much better than any artificial, but here, thanks to the latest technologies almost no difference can be seen. Growing throughout the complex artificial palm trees and other exotic plants. Each of the plants has its own natural smell. An artificial volcano erupts "fire" every hour.

The roof of the entire complex is retractable, so you can watch the blue sky and passing clouds at any time. Surfers will be able to ride artificial waves. Such waves provide certain benefits, especially for beginners, there is no chance that the wave will take you to the open sea. The largest number of visitors that was recorded was 10,000 people.

Playa de Galpiyuri, Spain

It is a beach on which there is no sea. The beach resembles the shape of a shell, around which there is a picturesque oasis. Such a miracle of nature is located in Spain, in the small town of Llanes. Tourists relaxing on this beach will be able to appreciate the beauty surrounding nature. The beach is surrounded not only by dense vegetation, but also by rocks. Water is supplied through a network of underground channels. The total length of the beach is 40 meters.

Chandipur beach, India

It is one of the most spectacular beaches in the world. He is located in East India. A common phenomenon - low tide - brought great popularity to this place. But not everything is so simple, the fact is that every time at low tide, the water exposes the coast for a distance of 5 kilometers. If you are on the beach at the right time, you can literally catch up with sea water. At low tide, many tourists begin to explore the seabed, where you can find various shells, and small crabs. The whole beach is surrounded sand dunes and vegetation, the tide occurs twice a day, during which you can swim.

Rolling Stones Beach, California

Located in California in the city of Mendocino. The beach got its name from the presence of round stones. There are about 8,000 bowling ball-shaped stones on the beach. All boulders are located on the shore as if they were specially placed. Scientists explain this landscape phenomenon by the fact that water affected the stones. Pacific Ocean over the years and gave them that shape and size.

Glass Beach, California

One of the most colorful beaches in the world. He is located in national park McKerrcar in California. Throughout the beach, instead of sand, there are a huge amount of glass polished by water. Every year, many tourists come specially to take part in the glass festival.

Collecting glasses on the beach is prohibited, but they can be purchased at various booths for a symbolic price. The scorching sun gives this place an amazing and simply fantastic look. During the walk, it seems that under your feet is nothing but emeralds and sapphires.

Punalu Beach, Hawaii

Known for the color of the sand, black sand can be seen along the entire length of the beach. The beach is in Hawaii. In addition, a unique zest is brought by the habitation of rare species of turtles in these places. Walking along the beach, you can find families of green turtles. This species is protected, so it is forbidden to catch or even just disturb them.

Hot Water Beach, New Zealand

It can be considered a geothermal attraction. It is located in New Zealand on the Coromandel Peninsula. During the interval between low tide and high tide sea ​​water seeps into the sand, thanks to several underground sources. Those wishing to take a bath in the natural jacuzzi can dig a hole in the sand and enjoy the warm water. The best time to take such a bath is 3 hours before low tide and after low tide.

In the midst of beach season, many families come to the beach with spades to relax with the whole family in the geothermal water. The principle of operation is as follows: the deeper the hole is dug, the hotter the water will be in it. If the water is too hot, then it can be diluted with water from the ocean, so it is better to create such sources closer to the coast. At high tide, precautions must be taken, usually such a bath is washed away at high tide, and care must be taken that children are away from the shore at such times.