. Ibo Island, Mozambique
The 32 coral islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago, which have been proclaimed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site for their biodiversity and cultural harmony, emphasize mangrove forests and sandbank beaches. The sparkling turquoise waters full of marine life are excellent for snorkeling in its depths. The island of Ibo is one of the most accessible and historical islands in Quirimbas, full of stone architecture with the polyglot influence of the Arab, Indian and Portuguese settlers.
. Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam
The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand, Phu Quoc, is closer to Cambodia than the mainland of Vietnam. As a result, there is considerable military strength in this underdeveloped tourist destination of only 103,000 people, known for its clear beaches and the best fish sauce in the country, a key Vietnamese ingredient. There are white vanilla beaches with guesthouses bordering the coast in small villages, which can be visited by motorbike, the most common vehicle on the island. But for a wider variety of options, most people choose the east coast of Bai Truong (Long Beach), a stretch of 12 miles with spas. Grilled squid is a local specialty!
. Salema, Portugal
Located about three hours south of Lisbon, near Cape Sagres, Salema is a small fishing village known for its gentle break on the Atlantic coast, between two steep cliffs. Salema remains admirably authentic, with a main street, white stucco houses, an open-air market that provides staple food for picnics, and only a dozen places to eat and drink. The lack of luxuries and amusements translates into savings for accommodation; "Quatros" is an option to take into account this place, although there are also apartments with kitchen included.
. Playa Cirali, Turkey
The endangered sea turtles that nest in these pebble sands have helped Cirali to keep development at bay. Located in the Turkish Mediterranean, between a natural reserve and the ruins of Olimpos-Cirali, this beach is known for its natural beauty and small family-run guest houses "from the garden to the table". You can also find a restaurant in the middle of a waterfall and a 250-year-old mill, a hippie village with cabins and other huts selling feta cheese crepes and herbs. A very curious point resource is La Chimera, a natural gas fire that emanates from the rocks of the top of the Olimpos National Park.
. Todos Santos, Mexico
The colony of Todos Santos artists is much cooler in temperature and temperament than many other beaches. Pacific breezes stir rough waves that have made this community a haven for surfers. Like San Miguel Allende, Todos Santos has attracted creative expats and is full of galleries and cafes. Guests at Rancho Pescadero can use surfboards, boogie boards and bicycles for free, while a stay at the Guaycura Boutique Hotel and Spa comes with classic beach amenities, such as a rooftop pool and bar. The first Todos Santos Music Festival was held in January 2012.
. Puako, Big Island, Hawaii
Located between Kona Airport and the luxurious resorts of the Kohala Coast of the Big Island, Puako is a small residential enclave with a main road, a general store and charming and affordable vacation rentals such as Turtle Reef. Divers, kayakers and bathers can visit the honu (protected sea turtles) in the pools of Puako reefs, while surfers can head south to take some wild waves on the public beach Paniau. If you continue walking, you will arrive at the Mauna Lani complex and a field of ancient rock carvings known as the Puako petroglyphs.
. Hidden Beach, Marietas Islands, Mexico
This strip of sand in the Marietas Islands, off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, is so secret that you can not see from the sea nor arrive by land. In addition, you have to swim through a long underwater tunnel from the Pacific Ocean to get to it. The beach of Love is a geographic accident resulting from a series of bombings of the Mexican government in the early twentieth century. The islands were used as a military testing site for several years until a group of ecologists protested against such bombs in the 1960s. In the end, the area became a national conservation area where fishing and hunting were banned. After remaining intact for several years, Mother Nature began to work on those that had been damaged by the bombs, including the beautiful cavity that is now Playa Escondida.
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My Dream is to live near one of these
I wish i Lived by the Beach =[ It would be Martinis and Bikinis all the way Down...
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I would like to be on any of these right now. Gorgeous shots.
Beautiful, I bet you there still are thousands of beaches around the world that have not yet been exploited for tourism.