Is there a beach with blue sand?

People in Namibia have a much higher chance of finding it. Iceland's black sand beaches are a tourist highlight, Alaska's jewel sand is stuffed full of aesthetically pleasing minerals, but in Namibia, you can stumble across bright blue sand.



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Olivine Sand Sand of almost exclusively olivine grains is very rare, and Papakolea is one of only four green sand beaches in the world. The others are Hornindalsvatnet in Norway, Punta Cormorant in the Galapagos Islands, and Talofofo Beach in Guam.

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Pink sand beaches are pretty rare with just a handful scattered across the globe.

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Hyams Beach in New South Wales is considered one of the beaches with the whitest sand in the world, composed primarily of quartz. Around 120 miles south of Sydney, this striking yet touristy beach will leave you in awe of its beauty despite the crowds.

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Where to Find the Bluest Water in the World
  1. Egremni Beach, Greece. ...
  2. Manini'owali Beach, Big Island, Hawaii. ...
  3. French Polynesia. ...
  4. Nassau, Bahamas. ...
  5. Palawan, Philippines. ...
  6. Grote Knip Beach, Curacao. ...
  7. Trunk Bay, St. ...
  8. Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.


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Grace Bay, The Carribean Grace Bay might just have the clearest water in the world. This stunning beach constantly features in 'world's best beaches' articles and it's easy to see why. Just look at that water, look at the sand and think about booking your next trip there.

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Black sand beaches are located all over the world, from the sheer-sided caldera of Santorini in Greece to the geothermal hotspot of the Canary Islands, as well as mountainous Hawaii, lush Tahiti, Japan, and several islands in the Caribbean.

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