89. Lover's Beach, Baja California Sur, Mexico
A semi-hidden cove best accessed by boat, Lover's Beach was once popular with pirates, now with photographers.
Be aware: The beach is small and the sea can get rough, so this isn't a place to stay for long. You should pre-arrange return transport to town, as come 4 p.m., boats are scarce.
88. Byron Bay, Australia
Pubs, cafes and bookshops host buskers, musicians, artists and drift-ins who walk the streets barefoot and bleary eyed. There's a lingering scent of the Flower Power generation, while surfers wait for perfect waves.
Highlight: Every year, the Byron Bay Bluesfest attracts some of the biggest names in world music, and with it, thousands of Sydneysiders.
Also on CNN: Australia's most terrifying tourist trails
87. Arashi Beach, Aruba
The California Lighthouse keeps ships away from this northwestern tip of Aruba, but it also acts as a beacon for beach bums looking for natural shores. Head for it, and you'll hit Arashi Beach's unspoiled sands (there are only a few palapas).
Highlight: Snorkeling. A 400-foot German freighter wreck lies just offshore.
86. An Bang Beach, Hoi An, Vietnam
Gentle waves, soft white sand. Recently An Bang Beach has picked up among expat tourists, which explains the Western-managed bars and restaurants.
Highlight: Many restaurants in the town specialize in the Viet imperial cuisine Hoi An is known for around the country.
85. Bandon, Oregon, United States
It's got beauty -- the sun sets over the striking rock formations -- it's got good food -- a long growing season and influx of ambitious chefs. It also has a safari GAME
park to the south and spectacular, seaside Bandon Dunes Golf Resort to the north.
park to the south and spectacular, seaside Bandon Dunes Golf Resort to the north.
Trivia: ACCORDING to Native American folklore, the unusual formation of Face Rock represents the face of a princess who was drowned by an evil sea spirit.
to Native American folklore, the unusual formation of Face Rock represents the face of a princess who was drowned by an evil sea spirit.
84. Puka Beach, Boracay, Philippines
Making a respectable claim to its "tropical paradise" reputation, Boracay has powdery beaches, water sports and spas. Puka Beach is named for its Puka shells, meaning the sand here is coarse.
Highlight: Puka is the second-longest beach on Boracay and relatively empty most times, with no resorts and a limited number of restaurants.
Also on CNN: The Philippines' best beaches and islands
83. Ffryes Beach, Antigua
Most of the time this place is empty, so those who come often have it to themselves. The beach livens up with locals on the weekends or when a cruise ship is in town.
Highlight: There's not much to do except enjoy the view (superb sunsets) and a drink at one of a handful of shack bars.
82. La Concha, Spain
For a city beach, La Concha is lovely. It comes with a promenade, easy access, great restaurants and other city perks. It also has swimmable water.
Highlight: Tapas. Cafes and restaurants behind the sand offer some of the best small eats on this northern coast.
81. Las Salinas, Ibiza, Spain
Las Salinas, an iconic crescent of sand, is the most happening beach on the island. Music blasts from bars morning till night, attracting A-list celebs.
Highlight: The beach is also a magnet for nude sunbathers.
80. Cape Maclear, Malawi
Cape Maclear sits on the edge of Lake Malawi, a lake so large it feels like an ocean. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The beach, something of a hippie hangout, is linked to the town via a single dirt road lined with a handful of HOSTELS and dive shops.
and dive shops.
Highlight: Diving, snorkeling, kayaking -- the water is free from brine, and there are no sharks or jellyfish.
VIA:CNN
No comments:
Post a Comment