The 50 Best Beaches the World Has to Offer in 2025
Ready to discover the world’s most stunning beaches for 2025? A new report has ranked the top 50, showcasing incredible coastal beauty and inviting escapes. Get ready to fuel your wanderlust and find your next dream destination.
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Looking for the best beaches to visit in 2025? The hotly anticipated World’s 50 Best Beaches has just announced its annual list—and the results will spark serious wanderlust.
Unlike many other crowd-sourced rankings, this list is determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals and influencers who know the world’s coastlines best.
Beaches were evaluated across eight criteria: unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, calm conditions, lack of overcrowding and consistency of idyllic settings.
“When searching for the best beaches in the world, we always have to consider what actually makes a beach great,” Tine Holst, cofounder of The World’s 50 Best Beaches, told me in an interview. “For our ambassadors, judges and the Beaches team, the answer often comes down to natural beauty, a sense of tranquility and places that spark an almost emotional response. ”
Topping the 2025 list is Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia, Italy, a stunning stretch of coastline framed by soaring limestone cliffs. “Cala Goloritzé feels like more than just a beach—its raw beauty has a way of touching you emotionally the moment you lay eyes on it,” wrote the editors of the report.
Cala Goloritzé is perfectly preserved—it was named a natural monument in the 1990s, and it’s not easy to reach. You have to hike here (a limited number of tickets are sold each day) or arrive by swimming from a boat moored 656 feet away. “Our winner this year, Cala Goloritzé, stands out because important steps have been taken to limit daily visitors, and there is a clear sense of local pride in protecting its natural beauty,” says Holst.
In fact, environmental conservation was a major factor in creating the report. “With global tourism at an all-time high, it’s also clear that beaches where meaningful steps have been taken to preserve the environment tend to stand out,” says Holst. “Efforts to avoid overcrowding and over-commercialization truly make a difference, and that’s reflected in how our community votes.”
In second place is Entalula Beach, a secret slice of paradise in the Palawan region of the Philippines that’s accessible only by boat. “This beach is less frequented than others in the area, offering visitors a chance to escape the usual tourist spots and truly immerse themselves in nature,” wrote the editors.
Coming in at number three: Bang Bao Beach on Thailand’s Koh Kood island, which feels worlds away from the other Thai islands let Phuket. A big part of its appeal is a nearby fishing village where visitors can stroll along a wooden pier and dine on fresh-caught seafood. “Bang Bao Beach has all the elements of a perfect Thai beach, framed by lush jungle and very clear, shallow waters ideal for swimming,” wrote the authors of the report.
Greece’s Fteri Beach—a secluded cove on the island of Kefalonia—takes the number four slot. It’s accessible only by boat or a steep hike.
PK9 Beach—set within the UNESCO-protected Fakarava atoll in French Polynesia—rounds out the top five. The editors of the report love its “simple, serene beach perfection,” plus its coral reefs loaded with tropical fish.
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