7 Unique Beaches That Will Astonish You!

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

#2 – Glass Beach, California (United States)

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The Glass Beach in Fort Bragg is probably the most bizarre place on this list. The sea glass was created after decades of dumping garbage into the coastline.

The erosion process completely transformed the garbage into some kind of smooth glass sand which is now the reason behind thousands of visits every summer. Nature is truly capable of remarkable things.

Recently, another phenomenon related to human pollution similar to this one was discovered in Madeira (Portugal). Scientists are calling it “plasticrust”. They found marine litter (plastic dumped into the ocean) embedded in the rocks on Madeira’s coast. Its origin, formation, and impact remain unknown.

#3 – Chandipur beach, Odisha (India)

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India has some amazing beaches. So, what makes this one so unique, special, and worth mentioning? Because in Chandipur beach, the sea recedes about 5 kilometers during the low tide.

That is why it is also known and called as “the vanishing beach”. You can watch the ocean disappear into the horizon right in front of your eyes and then go for a walk into the seabed as fishermen collect crabs. What an amazing visual experience.

#4 – Red Sand Beach, Galapagos Islands (Equador)

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Rábida Island is located at the heart of the Galapagos archipelago and is famous for its red-colored sand and diverse wildlife that attracts a great number of tourist cruises (the island is inhabited).

The blue ocean, red sand and cliffs, and some green from the cactus and bushes along the island combine for a colorful and visually appealing landscape. If you are an adventurous traveler, this is an earth’s natural wonder you will most likely never forget.

#5 – Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Hawaii (United States)

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Speaking of colored sand beaches, the Punaluubeach is Hawaii’s most famous black sand beach.

When lava is released by volcanic activity and flows into the ocean, it cools downvery fast and forms basalt: a volcanic black rock that after years of erosion is transformed into black sand.Be careful not to burn your feet, because black sand can get extremely hot in direct sunlight.

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