The world's most 'weird' beaches that make you dream of going there once
The impact of nature as well as humans has created beaches of unique beauty around the world.
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The glowing beaches in the Maldives are caused by bioluminescent algae. These are tiny organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, but when they gather together, they can create a magical display of light. |
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Glass Beach, USA: Glass Beach in California has a dark past. Many years ago, locals threw trash into the sea and the sharp pieces of broken glass were eroded by the waves into the shape they have today. |
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Green Sand Beach, French Guiana: This beach has neither white nor yellow sand, but a unique green color. The reason for this color is still unknown. |
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Playa del Amor Beach, Mexico: This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Mexico. It is located inside a cave with a huge sky gate on the Islas Marietas archipelago. Playa del Amor is also known by another name, Love Beach. |
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Pink Sand Beach, Bahamas: Newlyweds often head to the pink sand beaches of the Bahamas for their romantic honeymoon. It is truly a tropical paradise. |
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Giants Causeway Beach, Ireland: The basalt columns here were formed about 50 million years ago, when hot lava erupted to the surface and began to crack as it solidified. |
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Shell Beach, Australia: Due to the high sea level, the natural enemies of the shellfish cannot survive here, causing them to grow very quickly. Their shells are what make this beach special. |
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Pfeiffer Beach, USA: The pink sand on this California beach was formed when manganese ore deposits from the surrounding hills eroded into the sea. |
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Benagil Sea Caves, Portugal: The Algarve coast is made up of limestone structures that have been eroded by the waves. This action has created beautiful sea caves like these. |
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Cathedral Beach, Spain: The cathedral-like circular structures in Ribadeo were formed by the action of ocean waves over a period of thousands of years. |
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Bowling Ball Beach, USA: These unique spherical rock formations on a California beach were formed by the action of ocean water. The best time to explore this location is at low tide. |
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Hot Water Beach, New Zealand: If you visit this beach, you will see tourists digging holes in the sand and lying in them. The water seeping through the sand here is very warm and pleasant. |
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Red Sand Beach, Galapagos: The red color of the sand on this beach is due to oxidized iron-rich lava material. |
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Anse Source d'Argent Beach, Seychelles: White sand beach dotted with giant granite boulders and crystal clear turquoise waters. This is one of the few west-facing beaches where you can watch the sun set over the ocean. |
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Navagio Beach, Greece: This is one of the most famous and photographed beaches in Greece. |
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Navagio Beach is famous for the giant shipwreck that lies on the sand. This ship is said to have smuggled goods such as cigarettes, wine and women. |