Oh, I wish I could soak up the warm sun on the beach right now! Tripadvisor has just compiled a rating of the best beaches in the world and Europe for 2025 based on tourist reviews.
Some of them are easily accessible to Russian travelers, including the silver medalist, Banana Beach in Phuket.In 2025, Elafonisi beach in Crete took the first place due to its crystal clear waters and pink sand. He has 16,017 reviews, of which 10,641 have the highest rating. Despite the positive reviews, some tourists note that the beach can be crowded and there is not as much pink sand as expected.
In second place is Banana Beach in Thailand, known for its secluded atmosphere.
The top 10 best beaches in the world look like this:
- Elafonisi, Crete, Greece;
- Banana Beach, Phuket, Thailand;
- Eagle Beach, Aruba;
- Siesta Beach, USA;
- Praia da Falesia, Portugal;
- Varadero, Cuba;
- Bavaro, Dominican Republic;
- Playa de Muro, Majorca, Spain;
- Kelingking, Nusa Penida, Indonesia;
- Myrtos, Kefalonia, Greece.
As for the best beaches in Europe, here are the top:
- Elafonisi, Crete;
- Praia da Falesia, Portugal;
- Playa de Muro, Spain;
- Myrtos, Kefalonia;
- Spiaggia dei Conigli, Sicily;
- Playa de Maspalomas, Gran Canaria;
- Palombaggia, Corsica;
- Tropea, Calabria;
- Reinisfjara, Iceland;
- Falassarna, Crete.
Turkish beaches were also included in the rating: Iztuzu took 14th place, and Konyaalti – 18th.
By the way, we are talking about the beautiful beaches of Turkey. Use it!
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