The beach is a beautiful destination no matter where you go, but if you’re looking for a coastal scene that will top your beach experiences, we’ve rounded up nine of the most beautiful pink sand beaches in the world, where millions of pieces of coral, shells and microorganisms create a magical pink hue along the shore.
Balos Bay, Crete, Greece
One of the most beautiful and photographed beaches in Greece, Balos Bay is a picture-perfect sight with pinkish-white sand and shallow pools of bright turquoise water. The lagoon is located in the regional unit of Chania, West Crete and is surrounded by pristine landscape for an exotic yet stunning appearance.
Crane Beach, Barbados
Home to powdery pink shores and some of the top resorts, Crane Beach in Barbados is a natural setting filled with beauty and luxury. While it is not the most secluded spot, Crane Beach’s stunning scenic views and resort-style amenities makes it one of the most outstanding beaches.
Elafonisi Beach, Crete, Greece
Located on the southwest coast of Crete, Elafonisi is a beautiful remote destination with bright-blue shallow waters, wildflowers and rock formations. However, it’s most known for having one of the best pink sand beaches that run along the coastline with an amazing pale-reddish hue.
Elbow Beach, Bermuda
One of the most pristine beaches in Bermuda, Elbow Beach provides a quiet seaside vacation where you can truly experience and admire its natural treasures, such as the off-shore shipwrecks, coral reefs and rosy-colored sand.
Horseshoe Bay, Bermuda
Another one of Bermuda’s most stunning beaches, Horseshoe Bay is worth leaving the private nearby beaches to capture the soft, blush-pink sand that is complemented by turquoise waters, beautiful coves and jagged cliffs.
Pink Beach, Komodo, Indonesia
You’ll have to keep your eyes out for the infamous dragons when visiting Komodo, but one thing you won’t be able to miss is the bright coral-red hue of the island’s Pink Beach. Offering some of the most colorful corals, clear waters and bright green hills, Pink Beach in Indonesia is one of the most amazing destinations.
Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
Pink, silky-soft sand stretches for miles along the quaint coast of Harbour Island, where visitors will also enjoy horseback riding on the beach, swimmable water, colonial cottages, boutique hotels and excellent restaurants.
Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain
If you’re visiting Ibiza, Playa de Ses Illetes is a must-see. The stunning beach offers perfectly blue water and soft, white sand that will give off pink a hue when looked at closely. Plus, some of the best local food and drinks of the island are just a 15-minute drive from the beach, so you can get the most out of your day on vacation.
Spiaggia Rosa, Budelli, Sardinia
While Spiaggia Rosa is permanently closed to visitors to protect the beach’s precious coral, the signature pink sand can still be admired from boat tours or from neighboring Spiaggia di Cavalieri. If you have the opportunity to get up close to the iconic shoreline, the picturesque view is worth going out of your way for.
