In Saudi Arabia and the UAE
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|
| 🏖️The beaches of Umluj | Calm beaches with white sand and clear water for swimming. | Umluj, on the Red Sea |
| 🏖️The beaches of Haql | Beaches on the Gulf of Aqaba with clear water, good for swimming and diving. | North-west of the Tabuk region |
| 🏖️Half Moon Bay | A crescent-shaped sandy beach surrounded by dunes. | South of Khobar |
| 🏖️Al Aqah beach | A calm beach between the mountains and the sea. | North Fujairah |
Türkiye, Egypt, Morocco and Oman
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|
| 🏖️Ölüdeniz beach and the Blue Lagoon | A calm turquoise lagoon inside a nature reserve, with water ideal for swimming and families. | Fethiye, south-west Türkiye |
| 🏖️Konyaaltı and Lara beaches | Antalya's best-known beaches: the first pebbly with mountain views, the second sandy. | Antalya |
| 🏖️Agiba beach | A cove between rocky cliffs and caves with turquoise water, loveliest at sunset. | West of Marsa Matrouh |
| 🏖️Fazayah beach | A beach between rocky cliffs with turquoise water. | West of Salalah |
| 🏖️Achakkar beach | A long sandy beach on the Atlantic near the caves. | West of Tangier |
Asia
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|
| 🏖️Railay beach | A beach between limestone cliffs, reachable only by boat. | Krabi, Thailand |
| 🏖️Kata and Karon beaches | Wide sandy beaches suited to families. | Phuket, Thailand |
| 🏖️Tanjung Rhu beach | A quiet beach with white sand and clear water between the rocks. | Langkawi, Malaysia |
| 🏖️The beaches of Nusa Dua | Calm beaches with clear water and resorts, suited to families. | South Bali |
| 🏖️Boracay's White Beach | One of the world's best-known beaches, with soft sand and enchanting sunsets. | The Philippines |
| 🏖️My Khe beach | A long beach with warm water, one of Vietnam's best known. | Da Nang |
| 🏖️Hyeopjae Beach | White sand and clear turquoise water, facing Biyangdo Island. | Jeju Island, Korea |
Europe
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|
| 🏖️Ksamil and its islands | Clear turquoise water and small islands close to the shore. | South Albania |
| 🏖️Marinha beach | One of Europe's most beautiful beaches, between golden rocks. | The Algarve, Portugal |
| 🏖️Marbella's beaches and promenade | Long sandy beaches with a seafront promenade stretching for kilometres. | Southern Spain |
Africa and the oceans
| Place | Why go | Before you go |
|---|
| 🏖️Beau Vallon beach | A long, calm beach suited to swimming and families. | Mahé, the Seychelles |
| 🏖️Diani beach | White sand and turquoise water fringed with palm trees. | South of Mombasa, Kenya |
| 🏖️Paje beach | White sand and wide tides, popular for wind sports. | East Zanzibar |
| 🏖️Camps Bay | A white beach beneath the Twelve Apostles mountains. | Cape Town |
| 🏖️Whitehaven beach | Soft white sand and turquoise water in the Whitsunday Islands. | Australia, by boat |
Tips before you go
- Choose your beach to suit the trip: calm coves for children, long beaches with a promenade for families, and faraway islands for a honeymoon.
- Beaches in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf are best from October to April, and Mediterranean beaches from June to September.
- Bring modest swimwear, and check the beach flag and currents before swimming.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most beautiful beaches in Saudi Arabia?
The beaches of Umluj and Haql on the Red Sea, and Half Moon Bay near Khobar.
What are the best beaches in Asia for families?
Kata and Karon in Phuket, the beaches of Nusa Dua in Bali, and Tanjung Rhu in Langkawi.
What are the most beautiful beaches in Europe?
The beaches of Ksamil in Albania, Marinha in Portugal and Marbella in Spain.
Last updated: October 2026. The information is for guidance only; ticket prices and opening hours are set by each attraction and may change, so check them on the official website before you go.
