White sandy beaches and the turquoise waters are far from what we could call unusual. Those who want a truly unforgettable experience need to go to one of the beaches listed below. Star-shaped fossils or underground thermal springs are just some of the experiences you can get in one of these amazing places.
Hoshizuna Beach in Okinawa – Japan
One of the most unique beaches in the world, with star shaped sand, located on the Taketomi island in Okinawa. The small “stars” are actually fossils formed from thousands of small crustaceans. Locals will tell you very interesting legends about how these sands were shaped by the gods!
Gulpiyuri Beach – Spain
If you think there’s nothing unusual about a golden sandy beach, with clear waters and waves, then you must know that it is located right in the middle of a meadow. The 40-meter high shore of the Gulpiyuri beach offers a tranquil serenity, and it’s a definite must visit if you love the idea of unique places.
Loango National Park in Gabon – Africa
Those who want experience unique beaches and wildlife at the same time need to visit the Loango National Park. It stretches over to the white sands coast where you can see hippopotamuses, gorillas, buffaloes, leopards, elephants and wild boars.
Petroglyph Beach in Wrangell – Alaska
No one knows how more than 40 rock-carved inscriptions, dating back more than 8,000 years, got here. The inscriptions include faces, birds and fish, all beautifully carved in rock. The petroglyph beach is a great destination for adventurous travelers.
Pink Sand Beach, Harbor Island – Bahamas
If white or golden sand beaches are nowadays considered to be ordinary, here’s a pink sand beach! This pink beach in the Bahamas stretches over 5 km and is 80 to 161 kilometers wide. The pink color of the sand is given by Foraminifera, a coral that leaves behind its pink shell when it dies.
Hot Water Beach in Coromandel Peninsula – New Zealand
Thanks to the intense geothermal activity in the Coromandel Peninsula, those who come to this beach can dig into the sand, creating beautiful small natural pools with thermal water. The water can even reach temperatures of 64 ° C, making a visit to this beach a unique experience.
Beach Bowling Balls – California
There are thousands of boulders of the same shape and size on this beach, that line up just like soldiers “defending” the shore. What is really astounding is that this extremely rare phenomenon is completely natural, and there was no human intervention at all. The geological explanation is that these formations are created from the minerals and materials that have faced all the extreme phenomena in the Pacific Ocean and have managed to resist over time.
Giant’s Causeway in Bushmills – Northern Ireland
Giant’s Causeway, part of the UNESCO World Heritage list, includes 40,000 basalt columns created by volcanic eruptions. These natural formations have hexagonal shapes resembling honeycombs that magically disappear into the sea. The landscape is so amazing that it inspired many local legends about giants that used to walk on water to Scotland.
Genipabu Beach – Brazil
This beach offers more than just swimming or sunbathing, since it is a unique mixture of beach and desert. You can enjoy sand boarding and camel riding on the large sand dunes, while the Atlantic Ocean provides a great opportunity for water sports.
Perissa Beach in Santorini – Greece
The Greek Perissa beach is truly unique, as the sands here create a fascinating view. From Perissa you can easily reach the ancient city of Thira which is thought to have been a former Spartan colony. The sand here can get hot very quickly so it’s a good idea to wear slippers while walking.
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