The most beautiful beaches on the planet

If you are thinking about going away to a paradisiac beach, you have come to the right place. This list goes over Tripavisor's top choices for 2023.

Sancho Beach, near Pernambuco in Brazil, is TripAdvisor's top choice for 2023. Remote and magestic, its beauty is undeniable.

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Eagle Beach in Aruba exemplifies the beauty of the Caribbean. It has a nudist area called Beach Baby.

This gorgeous slice of Paradise in Broome is rated as Australia's top beach. It features especially beautiful sunsets (and camels!).

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Located in Vik, Iceland, this black sand beach is anything but tropical. But it is rugged and unique, with one reviewer saying, "This place makes you forget time."

This white sand beauty is located in the Turks and Caicos Islands archipelago, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean.

In the Portuguese Algarve, the Falésia beach has a spectacular rock formation background and spacious sand shores.

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A twilight moment on Radhanagar Beach, located on Havelock Island, part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Bengal.

While Lampedusa, a Sicilian island, may be most well known as a key stop in the migration route, it also has this pristine beach that blows visitors' minds.

Varadero lies in Cuba and has white sand, excellent tropical weather, amazing water, and mojitos. What else could you ask for?

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Thinking of a place to disconnect? This long sandy beach in Lahaina, Hawaii just might have everything you could ever want. As a bonus, you might just bump into a celeb like Oprah or Clint Eastwood, who have places nearby.

This pristine white sand beach is located in Siesta Key, Florida. Great for a nap or a day of snapping pictures.

This beach on Jekyll Island, Georgia, the United States is aptly named as it's covered with beautiful old driftwood. In fact, it used to be a forest that over the years turned to a beach.

A surfer's beach in Sydney, Australia, Manly Beach has golden sands and stunning sunsets while also offering shops, food, and craft fairs.

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Seven Mile Beach is a family area in Grand Cayman with a barrier reef and an infinite blue color that hypnotizes you.

La Concha Bay in the Spanish town of San Sebastian is home to a wonderful urban beach surrounded by an equally beautiful city.

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The stunning beach is wedged between steep green cliffs in Bali, Indonesia. Reviewers say it's like heaven on earth.

The second Spanish beach on the list, Muro Beach is located on the Mediteranean island of Mallorca. Its warm shallow waters make it a totally safe place for even children to swim.

This is one of Costa Rica's most beautiful beaches and is named after the Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the smallest but most diverse and most visited national parks in Costa Rica. It's a wild slice of paradise where you just might meet some incredible animals too.

This famous beach that inspired a fantastic song is the heartbeat of Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. It's urban, cultural and relaxing all at the same time.

Nungwi Beach on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania is popular with local fishermen and tourists... any guess as to why?!

This gorgeous spot on the Greek island of Crete is known for its white and pink sand, amazing sunsets and its relaxing vibes.

This beach in Cyprus can sometimes feel like the Caribbean, with warm shallow waters where the fish swim around your feet. While it can be busy, it maintains a cool atmosphere.

The essence of paradise, this beach can be enjoyed on the Mexican island of Isla Mujeres, which is also a short ferry ride from the more popular Cancun.

This idyllic tropical beach can be found on the St. Thomas of the U.S Virgin Islands. Want to see some turtles? Just put on your snorkels.

Reviewers say this second Greek beach on the list feels like another planet. With a lagoon on one side and a beach on the other, this is one of the most photographed spots in Crete.

Not tired of looking at some of the most wonderful places on this gorgeous planet earth? Read on to get more Trip Advisor picks from years past. While they may have been booted from the 2023 list, they are still utterly divine.

Pictured: Cofete Beach in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain

The famous Bavaro beach in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, could not be missing from this list.

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Elafonisi Beach, on the Greek island of Crete, has pink sand. It's an ideal beach for snorkeling amidst an incredible Mediterranean landscape.

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In England there are also great beaches, like this one on the south coast, in Bournemouth. In spite of its low temperatures, this beach is attractive because of its cleanliness, fresh air, and many places to eat.

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Anse Lazio on the island of Praslin, Seychelles, is a true paradise that you definitely must see.

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Agonda Beach lies in India. It's a corner of Goa where there are still local people's boats and where (from time to time) the sacred cows come down to cool themselves with the sea breeze.

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Cleopatra beach is on the Turkish island of Sedir, in a paradisiacal setting. It is worth visiting the many caves in the surrounding area.

Bahia Tortuga is on the Galapagos in Ecuador, the famous natural park with beaches. You can share it with the big owners of the beach, the iguanas, and you will also find flamingos and pelicans.

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On the Italian island of Lampedusa, south of Sicily, you may not find a rabbit, but its peacefulness and crystal clear and warm waters will surely find you.

Sharm El Luli in Marsa Alam, Egypt, is a beautiful beach on the shores of the Red Sea. It has a sea depth suitable for diving.

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White Beach, on the small island of Boracay, Philippines, offers all kinds of relaxing activities as well as shops, restaurants, and a perfect climate.

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Pranang Cave Beach in Thailand is immensely beautiful but about to be swept away by mass tourism.

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Paradise Beach, in Cayo Largo, Cuba, is truly the paradise its name indicates. Transparent waters touch the white sands, which are thin as flour.

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A remote corner of the world: Luskentyre on Harris Island, part of the Scottish Hebrides. Not exactly a beach for lying in the sun and enjoying the waves. Its charm, however, lies in the wildness and remoteness of the place.

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