THE BEST BEACHES IN THE WORLD, 2026
Welcome to the 2026 list of The World's 50 Best Beaches. Our 2026 list is a culmination of countless days spent by our judges, Beach Ambassadors and World's 50 Beaches team exploring beaches all over the world. We hope this list provides the inspiration you need to plan your next beach vacation.
#1
ENTALULA BEACH
PHILIPPINES
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#5
EAST BEACH, VOMO ISLAND
FIJI
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#13
ONE FOOT ISLAND
COOK ISLANDS
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#14
PRINCESS DIANA BEACH
BARBUDA
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#16
PK 9 BEACH
FRENCH POLYNESIA
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#17
GRACE BAY
TURK AND CAICOS
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#19
SAADIYAT BEACH
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
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#20
CANTO DE LA PLAYA
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
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#24
ANSE SOURSE D'ARGENT
SEYCHELLES
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#26
SEVEN MILE BEACH
CAYMAN ISLANDS
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#31
THE BATHS
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
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#32
CABO SAN JUAN DEL GUIA
COLOMBIA
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#41
FLAMENCO BEACH
PUERTO RICO
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#43
PRAIA DA FALESIA
PORTUGAL
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#45
BOULDER BEACH
SOUTH AFRICA
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