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Best Beaches In The World In 2023

Kyle Stewart Posted onMarch 5, 2023March 5, 2023 17 Comments
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TripAdvisor released its reader’s choice Best Beaches in the World list for 2023 and there are a few in the United States. Here’s where to go. 


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Best Beaches In The World

The votes are in and according to users of TripAdvisor, the best beaches have a few old favorites and some relatively new (or elevated) entrants. As spring break approaches in the US followed by a busy summer vacation period for North America and Europe, choosing the best beach becomes key to travel planning.

Unlike other outlets like Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, or Afar, TripAdvisor orders its list by votes rather than impressions from the heavily traveled writers of the world. This has both drawbacks and benefits.

For example, experienced travel writers are more likely to have a comprehensive view rather than a regional one. There’s a more macro approach based on years of experience. Elements that are important to a variety of travelers, accessibility, exclusivity, services, availability of activities and facilities all weigh on their ratings. Additionally, writers might want to show a wider variety and avoid repeating the same list every year, even if the beaches and their quality haven’t changed.

best beaches in the world Ipanema

Traveler rated lists such as this one, however, are limited by the experience of those who submit ratings. Those who don’t travel often, perhaps have only ever been to one beach anywhere in the world, have an ability to submit votes along with those who have experienced many places. Destinations with fewer visitors like the Maldives but are home to exquisite beaches may be missing from the list by shear quantity of votes or the fact that visitors may be less inclined to rank a destination on TripAdvisor at all.

Nonetheless, TripAdvisor’s Best Beaches In The World (2023) list has some amazing spots to visit.

The List

Here are the Best Beaches In The World from any region:

  1. Baia do Sancho, Brazil
  2. Eagle Beach, Aruba
  3. Cable Beach, Australia
  4. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
  5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos
  6. Praia da Falesia, Portugal
  7. Radhanagar Beach, India
  8. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy
  9. Varadero Beach, Cuba
  10. Kaanapali Beach, Hawaii
  11. Siesta Beach, Florida
  12. Driftwood Beach, Georgia
  13. Manly Beach, Australia
  14. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
  15. La Concha Beach, Spain
  16. Kelingking Beach, Indonesia
  17. Playa de Muro Beach, Spain
  18. Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
  19. Ipanema Beach, Brazil
  20. Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
  21. Falassarna Beach, Greece
  22. Nissi Beach, Cyprus
  23. Playa Norte, Mexico
  24. Magens Bay, Saint Thomas, US Virgin Islands
  25. Balos Lagoon, Greece

Of the top 25, four US beaches comes in from Hawaii, Florida, and Georgia at 10-12th as well as the US Virgin Islands at 24th.  Ten of the 25 are in North American (the US plus Mexico and the Caribbean.)

What Makes For A Great Beach?

They aren’t all powdery white sand beaches, in fact, Manly Beach, Austrailia features golden sand. The reason why it’s so popular among beach lovers is for the variety of activities, good surfing, cliffs, and rich marine life. In fact, contrary to popular belief, the black sand Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland is dangerous – getting near the water is not recommended and depending on the day, visitors may only access certain segments. 

best beaches in the world Reynisfjara Beach Iceland
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland

Part of what readers seemed to award was the uniqueness of the beach. The ability to encounter sea turtles in Hawaii, the excusiveness of an area seem to be more important than blue water or whether or not it is a particularly famous beach.

However, some voters remained taken by the traditional elements of the warm water of the Caribbean, with its famous turquoise water and beautiful beaches. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos, and Veradero in Cuba embody this.

Missing Entrants

The limestone cliffs of Western Australia are home to Lucky Bay, located in Cape Le Grand National Park which fell off the top 25 this year but has been a favorite. Also missing from the list are both the pink sand beach and “Pig Beach” in the Bahamas where visitors swim with native pigs and rest on a powder sandy beach.

best beaches in the world pig beach

Coral reefs were also missing from the list, along with the Maldives in the Indian Ocean – easily some of the most beautiful if we trust Matthew’s photos.

Conclusion

This year’s list has a fantastic array of beaches that vary from cold and dangerous to traditional and accessible. Following my visits to a couple of them on the list, I can attest that this list of best beaches is qualified and I’ve certainly added some to my own must-see list.

What do you think? Is there a beach on this list you think should be higher? What have they left off? 

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17 Comments

  1. Tee Jay Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 7:40 am

    24. Magens Bay, Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands- – The USVI is a US territory.

    • Kyle Stewart Reply
      March 5, 2023 at 10:33 am

      @Tee Jay – Good catch, it slipped past me. Updated.

  2. Maryland Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 8:18 am

    Assateague beach Maryland. Heaven for mosquito and horse lovers. Drive over sand or hike to find a private section the Atlantic to be alone with the ocean. Swim all day and fish all night. If you value nature, there isn’t a better beach experience

    • Dave Edwards Reply
      March 5, 2023 at 10:54 am

      Truth!

  3. Shawn Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 8:53 am

    Shouldn’t we have a discussion about the Energy Secretary and how he has failed in making travel so expensive.

  4. Dave Edwards Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 10:53 am

    Orange Beach in AL or other Florida Panhandle beaches should be on the list over Siesta Key. But they aren’t as “sexy” as Siesta to a certain crowd.

    And I miss the days where TripAdvisor did the worst hotels in America. That was a good read!

    • Maryland Reply
      March 5, 2023 at 11:08 am

      @Dave Edwards. Worst hotels in America? Gracious that be a looong list.

  5. Santastico Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 11:45 am

    Only 2 beaches in Greece and 1 in Italy among the best 25??? I guess people haven’t traveled enough to see what amazing beaches are. Just check Tropea in Calabria and Cala Brandinchi and Spiaggia di Tuerredda in Sardinia and you will see what you are missing.

    • Kyle Stewart Reply
      March 5, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      @Santastico – I’m adding those to my own list.

  6. William Robert Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 1:56 pm

    Kanapaali Beach was noticeably smaller when I was there last summer vs my previous time 6 years earlier. Hopefully it can be saved

  7. Heather Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    Grace Bay is lovely in spots but it is so built up with mid rise condos.

  8. John Bucher Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 3:02 pm

    Sauble, Southampton, Port Elgin beach on the east coast of Lake Huron.
    Beautiful sand , great swimming and fishing, and the most beautiful sunsets in the world.
    Plus it is fresh water!

  9. Brian Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 4:37 pm

    I can’t imagine a Seychelles beach not making the list

  10. AJ Reply
    March 5, 2023 at 6:12 pm

    Kauai sounds nice right about now https://travellersworldwide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_155402291.png

  11. Mr Bill Reply
    March 6, 2023 at 1:25 pm

    Cable Beach Broome Australia #3 ??? I was just in Broome on business and yes it’s a pretty beach, you can drive on it and pretty it’s empty. Not sure it’s even in the top 100. Interesting.

  12. Boraxo Reply
    March 7, 2023 at 12:44 am

    I can’t take list seriously that includes mediocre Kanaapali (there are about 100 better beaches in Hawaii alone). That said I do think Manly is one of the great urban beaches. Really there needs to be 2 lists – one for tourist destinations and one for city beaches (e.g. South Beach, Manhattan Beach, Manly) that are more easily accessed.

  13. Exit Row Seat Reply
    March 7, 2023 at 8:12 am

    As longs as there is sun, sand, warm water, and something to watch, I’m happy!!

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