THE BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD, 2026

Welcome to the 2026 list of The World's 50 Best Beaches. Our 2026 list is a culmination of countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors and World's 50 Beaches team exploring beaches all over the world. We hope this list provides the inspiration you need to plan your next beach vacation.

Entalula Beach
#1
Entalula Beach
Philippines
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Fteri Beach
#2
Fteri Beach
Greece
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Wharton Beach
#3
Wharton Beach
Australia
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Nosy Iranja
#4
Nosy Iranja
Madagascar
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Mamanuca Beach
#5
Mamanuca Beach
Fiji
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Shoal Bay East
#6
Shoal Bay East
Anguilla
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Dhigurah
#7
Dhigurah
Maldives
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Playa Balandra
#8
Playa Balandra
Mexico
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Koh Rong
#9
Koh Rong
Cambodia
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Donald Duck Bay
#10
Donald Duck Bay
Thailand
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Cayo de Agua
#11
Cayo de Agua
Venezuela
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Cala Macarella
#12
Cala Macarella
Spain
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One Foot Island
#13
One Foot Island
Cook Islands
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Princess Diana Beach
#14
Princess Diana Beach
Barbuda
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Turquoise Bay
#15
Turquoise Bay
Australia
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PK 9 Beach
#16
PK 9 Beach
French Polynesia
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Grace Bay
#17
Grace Bay
Turk and Caicos
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Cala Dei Gabbiani
#18
Cala Dei Gabbiani
Italy
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Saadiyat Beach
#19
Saadiyat Beach
United Arab Emirates
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Canto de la Playa
#20
Canto de la Playa
Dominican Republic
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Wineglass Bay
#21
Wineglass Bay
Australia
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Pink Beach
#22
Pink Beach
Indonesia
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Paradise Beach
#23
Paradise Beach
Thailand
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Anse Source D'Argent
#24
Anse Source D'Argent
Seychelles
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Kalanggaman
#25
Kalanggaman
Philippines
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Seven Mile Beach
#26
Seven Mile Beach
Cayman Islands
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Freedom Beach
#27
Freedom Beach
Thailand
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Siesta Beach
#28
Siesta Beach
USA
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Kaputas Beach
#29
Kaputas Beach
Turkey
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Cayo Zapatilla
#30
Cayo Zapatilla
Panama
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The Baths
#31
The Baths
British Virgin Islands
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Cabo San Juan del Guia
#32
Cabo San Juan del Guia
Colombia
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Baia do Sancho
#33
Baia do Sancho
Brazil
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Porto Katsiki
#34
Porto Katsiki
Greece
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Santa Giulia
#35
Santa Giulia
France
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Blue Lagoon
#36
Blue Lagoon
Fiji
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Playa Xpu Ha
#37
Playa Xpu Ha
Mexico
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Ofu Beach
#38
Ofu Beach
American Samoa
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Playa Cofete
#39
Playa Cofete
Spain
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Le Morne Beach
#40
Le Morne Beach
Mauritius
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Flamenco Beach
#41
Flamenco Beach
Puerto Rico
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Grand Anse
#42
Grand Anse
Grenada
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Praia da Falesia
#43
Praia da Falesia
Portugal
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Pontal do Atalaia
#44
Pontal do Atalaia
Brazil
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Boulders Beach
#45
Boulders Beach
South Africa
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Porto Timoni
#46
Porto Timoni
Greece
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Paje Beach
#47
Paje Beach
Zanzibar
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La Pelosa
#48
La Pelosa
Italy
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Cas Abao
#49
Cas Abao
Curaçao
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Keem Beach
#50
Keem Beach
Ireland
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