A powdered sugar white beach, a light surf, gentle palm weighing - this is the best broadband therapy against winter blues in February. The ten best beaches in the world, from casual to romantic, from insider tips to movie stars.
The casual
Noetzie Beach, South Africa
That there is hardly a better place in the world than South Africa's Garden Route, many know that. But the Garden Route is a beach paradise, only a few. Awarded by international travel magazines as "the most beautiful beach in Africa", Noetzie Beach enchants with its unspoiled nature and great bathing and surfing possibilities.
The exclusive
North Island, Seychelles
The private Seychelles island of North Island attracts celebrity guests from all over the world. Lastly, Hollywood star George Clooney is said to have flirted here. Even Prince William and his Kate enjoyed their honeymoon here. The wine cellar of the island is well equipped and offers the finest French and South African wines. And the beaches? Simply heavenly!
The most expensive
Seagrass Bay, Laucala Island
The Beach Villa on Laucala Island makes (holiday) dreams come true! Laucala is one of the most exclusive and expensive islands in the world. The island cuisine is excellent, the wine cellar absolute top class. The beaches of the private island belong to the few guests almost alone, the casual luxury of the villas is to fall in love. Outstanding!
The family friendly
Leisure Island Beach, South Africa
A glimpse into the blue, that offers Leisere Island Beach. The water glistens turquoise blue, and while you relax in the lagoon, the view falls directly on the impressive Knysna Heads, the majesty of the small, charming coastal town of Knysna enthrone. For families with children Leisure Island Beach is ideal: the beach is only slowly and gently flat.
The wild
Wineglass Bay, Tasmania
On the east coast of the Australian peninsula Tasmania lies in a national park named after the shape of a wine glass Wineglass Bay. Rugged granite rocks shimmer gently in ros茅, the beach is powdered white and you are here (almost) all to yourself. Only on bathtub warm water you should not trust here. Swimming is secondary in this place, the bay is breathtakingly beautiful.
The insider tip
Klong Dao Beach, Thailand
The small island of Koh Lanta, discovered only in the nineties by tourism, still offers real insider tips and quiet bays. The beaches Klong Dao Beach and Long Beach fall slowly into the water and are ideal for families with small children. Here everyone succumbs to the magic of the tropics.
The lonely
Desroches Island, Seychelles
If you just want to be lazy: The 15-kilometer-long sandy beach of the Seychelles island of Desroches Island is almost alone. Here everyone will find a quiet place to read, sleep, dream. By the way, one of the most beautiful beaches on the island is Bomb Bay Beach.
The most beautiful
Fr茅gate Island, Seychelles
The beach Anse Victorin is regularly voted by the Times the most beautiful beach in the world. Why? Thousands of coconut palms line the small, secretive bays. Here you want to stay. Forever.
The most famous
La Digue, Seychellen
This beach is world famous. The finely honed granite rocks of the Anse Source D'Argent give the island its special character and play a major role in the famous Barcadi advertising.
The romantic
Benguerra Island, Mosambik
Untouched Paradise: Only three small hotel complexes and a charming fishing village are located on the 70-kilometer long sandy beach Benguerra Iceland in Mozambique. Sensual highlight of the day: a wonderful beach picnic by the sea.