THE TOP 50 beaches in the world have been revealed, with the no.1 only four hours from the UK.
Cala Goloritze in has been named the best beach in the world.
And it is only a few hours from the UK thanks to new flights to
Located in , the beach is about an hour-and-a-half drive from Olbia Airport.
It is known for its unique rock formations, small white pebbles and sand and clear waters.
Access to the beach is restricted to 250 people per day and visitors must book through the Heart of Sardinia app.
Judges explained: “It’s impossible to point to just one factor that makes Cala Goloritzé so spectacular – and that’s precisely why it’s the winner this year.
“It is a beach with some of the most on Earth. It feels almost mystical.
“The Baunei coastline is renowned for calm winds and waters in the summer.
“On top of that, amazing measures have been taken to protect the beach and its natural environment from overcrowding.”;
Also named on the list – in fourth place – was Fteri Beach in .
Located on Kefalonia, Fteri Beach is a secluded spot with turquoise waters, white cliffs and like Cala Goloritze, has a mixture of pebbles and sand.
Unfortunately, not a single beach in the UK was listed but Keem Beach in did sneak in at place 48.
The beach lies on the horseshoe shaped Keem Bay, onand is surrounded by a dramatic landscape.
It is also one if the island’s five – an award that recognises quality and cleanliness.
Outside of , other beaches in the top 10 featured PK 9 Beach in and Anse Source d’Argent in
PK 9 Beach in French Polynesia a long stretch of white sand, on the island of
The isolated beach is often quiet from visitors and is known for being lined with tall, leaning palm trees.
However, visitors are also warned if they do visit the beach, to watch out for falling coconuts.
Over in the Seychelles, Anse Source d’Argent is home to shallow waters, golden sand and large granite formations.
The beach is thought to be one of the Seychelles’ most famous attractions and the Union Estate charges visitors 150 Rupees (£1.32) each to get access to the beach.
A number of new countries joined the list this year including Yemen and Tanzania.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches list was formed by votes from a network of judges and over 1,000 travel professionals from industry experts to high-profile .
Beaches were judged across eight areas: unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, frequency of calm conditions, lack of overcrowding, and consistency of idyllic settings.
Tine Holst, co-founder of The World’s 50 Best Beaches, said: “Our 2025 list is the result of countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors, and the World’s 50 Best team exploring coastlines across the globe.
“Our mission is to inspire travelers to go beyond the typical tourist hotspots and discover the kind of beach experiences they’ve always dreamed of—places that are truly breathtaking, peaceful, and unforgettable.”;
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