MORE UNUSUAL BEACHES

RAINBOW BEACH

Near Gympie, South-East Queensland

Rainbow Beach, named after the gorgeous multi coloured sand dunes of nearby

Great Sandy National Park, is a coastal town near Gympie in south-eastern Queensland.

According to the legends of the Kabi Aboriginal people, the dunes were coloured

when Yiningie, a spirit represented by a rainbow, plunged into the cliffs after battle

with an evil tribesman. A more scientific explanation is the rich mineral content of the sand,

which includes rutile, ilmenite, zircon, and monazite. 

HOT WATER BEACH

Whitianga, New Zealand

Hot Water Beach is an unusual geothermal attraction located south-east of

Whitianga, New Zealand. There are two fissures at the beach, which allow

superheated water from underground reservoirs to bubble up to the surface.

The water can reach 64 degrees Celsius, and escapes at a rate of 15 litres per minute.

Once you've dug your little hole, it will fill up with hot water so you

can enjoy a relaxing bath. Remember to take a shovel. 

RED SAND BEACH

Santorini, Greece 

Red Sand Beach, located on the spectacular Greek island of Santorini,

is a unique beach with soaring red lava cliffs which drop

right to the black sandy shore. Situated close to the Minoan Bronze Age

excavation of Akrotiri, it's a great spot to stop off for a quick dip.

It's near impossible to take a bad photo of the beach. 

PINK SAND BEACH

Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda

Horseshoe Bay, located on the island of Bermuda, is a stunning beach

known for its pale pink sands and excellent snorkelling.

Fringed by turquoise waters and lush green dunes, the beach is

hugely popular with tourists and even features regular volleyball

competitions in the summer months.

The area is part of Warwick Camp army base. 

THE GOLDEN HORN BEACH IN CROATIA

PORTO KATSIKI BEACH,

LEFKADA ISLAND IN GREECE

BEACH OF ETRETAT, NORMANDY IN FRANCE