Black sand is often created by volcanic activity. Around the world, black sand beaches always attract many tourists thanks to their unique beauty.
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Perissa Beach, Greece: Located on the south coast of Santorini, in the shadow of Mount Vouno, Perissa Beach is famous for the ruins of Ancient Thira. There are also many restaurants with umbrellas and beach chairs for visitors to enjoy. Enjoy a cocktail and watch the sunset on the sparkling black sand. |
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Stokksnes Beach, Iceland: Set foot on Stokksnes Beach and you will feel like you are stepping into a science fiction movie, with its black sand dunes and majestic Vestrahorn mountain. Photographers and tourists often come here at sunset or sunrise to take pictures. This beach is about a 20-minute drive from the town of Hofn and is also quite close to the Vatnajokull glacier. |
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Black Sands Beach, California, USA: Stretching nearly 6 km, this beach is quite deserted. This is an ideal place for you to explore the tide pools or watch gray whales (from September to January and from March to June). However, the waves here are quite big and the water is cold, if you want to swim, you should bring a wetsuit. |
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Lafayette Beach, Tahiti, French Overseas Territory: Located in front of the Tahiti Pearl resort and overlooking the island of Moorea, Lafayette Beach is a narrow strip of black sand with shallow, calm waters. From here, you can reach the lighthouse and Venus Point, another black sand beach and a popular surfing spot. |
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Playa Roque Bermejo, Canary Islands, Spain: To get here, you have to take a boat. Located on the eastern tip of Tenerife - the largest island of Carany, this beautiful beach is not too crowded. If you want to climb, you can walk about 2 hours from Chamorga to the beach. |
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Playa Negra Beach, Puerto Rico: If you can make the 10-15 minute hike down to Playa Negra Beach on the island of Vieques, you’ll have your own stretch of black sand. Along the way, you’ll spot wildlife. The waves are quite large, so swimming is not recommended. |
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Lovina Beach, Bali, Indonesia: Located in the northwest of Bali, Lovina Beach is quite peaceful. You can go snorkeling or watch dolphins in the early morning. |
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