The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024 as voted by 1,000 travel professionals, is released
•Rounding out the top three were Cala Mariolu in Italy and Meads Bay in Anguilla.
•The USA is a hotspot in 2024 with 3 beaches on the list in addition to Trunk Bay
•Other hotspots on the list include Australia, Italy, Anguilla, Seychelles, Philippines, Mexico, Greece and Indonesia.
•New countries on the list this year include England, Japan, Venezuela, Panama, St. Barth, Aruba, Curaçao and Myanmar.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches, sponsored by Banana Boat, has released its annual list of the best beaches in the world. The list is a collaboration with over 1,000 of the world’s leading travel influencers and professionals, including many of the biggest names in travel such as Jyo Shankar, Pilot Madeleine, Voyagefox, Terplanet, Maria Ponomaryoya and others.
The top three beaches that made it to the list are Trunk Bay in the US Virgin Islands, Cala Mariolu in Italy and Meads Bay in Anguilla, beating out popular beach favorites that are often touted by tourism boards. No Indian beach is in the list this year. Last year India’s Radhnagar Beach in Andaman Islands was ranked 47 in the list of 50 best beaches.
Unlike any other list, The World’s 50 Best Beaches is based on the votes of their Beach Ambassadors as well as over 1,000 of the world’s most experienced and respected travel influencers and journalists. The list offers travelers around the globe with unparalleled insights from the best in the industry.
“At Banana Boat, we are all about saying ‘yes’ to more fun-in-the-sun,” said Brianna Bostick, Associate Manager of PR & Brand Partnerships at Banana Boat. “Our goal is, and always has been, to create products designed to help you and your family enjoy more moments outdoors. And with summer quickly approaching, we are thrilled to sponsor this year’s list of world class beaches to help you achieve just that – unforgettable experiences at some of the most incredible beach locations around the world.”
Following the top three in the coveted list are Entalula Beach in Philippines, Voutoumi Beach in Greece, Turquoise Bay in Australia, Pink Beach in Indonesia, Anse Georgette in Seychelles, Green Lagoon in French Polynesia and Horse Shoe Island in Myanmar completing the top 10.
Next 10 in the list are Calo des Maro in Spain, Le Morne Beach in Mauritius, Aharen Beach in Japan, Lanikai Beach in Hawaii, One Foot Island in Cook Islands, Playa Balandra in Mexico, Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos, Puinn Sand Beach in Norway, Cala Goloritze in Italy and Anchor Bay Beach in Australia.
Ranked 21 to 30 best beaches are Gardner Bay in Ecuador, Anse Source D’Argent in Seychelles, Freedom Beach in Thailand, Cayo De Agua in Venezuela, Praia Da Marinha in Portugal, Seven Mile Beach in Cayman Islands, Grote Knip in Curacao, Horseshoe Bay in Bermuda, Fteri Beach in Greece and Maundays Bay in Anguilla.
Cayo Zapatilla in Panama, Boulders Beach in South Africa, Wharton Beach in Australia, Grand Anse in Grenada, Baia Do Sancho in Brazil, Kekebekler Vadisi Beach in Turkey, Colombier Beach in St Barth, Playa Xpu Ha in Mexico, Kelingking Beach in Indonesia, and Kapalua Bay Beach in Hawaii stand 31 to 40 in the ranking. While, Diamond Beach in Iceland, Pipe Creek Sandbar in Bahamas, Cayo Levantado in Dominican Republic, Henderson Beach in Florida, Bon Bon Beaach in Philippines, Cathedral Cove Beach in New Zealand, Varadero Beach in Cuba, Kynance Cove in UK, Eagle Beach in Aruba and Rabbit Beach in Italy complete the list of 50 beaches.
The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2024 is a reflection of the opinions and experiences of top travel influencers and professionals around the world. The beaches were ranked according to eight important criteria: unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched, soundtrack of nature, easy to enter the water, often calm water, not too crowded and frequency of idyllic conditions.
“Our 2024 list is a reflection of the countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors and World’s 50 Best team discovering beaches around the world,” said Tine Holst, Co-Founder of The World’s 50 Best Beaches. “Our list will help inspire travelers to leave the beaten path behind and enjoy the most stunning and relaxing beaches on earth.”
The World’s 50 Best Beaches spent months consulting the world’s top travel influencers and professionals, then organizing the beaches they submitted by the most number of votes and their ranking according to the criteria. By going right to the source — the people who are directly experiencing and influencing the travel market — The World’s 50 Best Beaches was able to present travelers with a list that is defined by countless years of expertise.
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