Beach

These are the best beaches in the world for 2026

Millions of reviews on the Tripadvisor website reveal the best beaches in the world in 2026. Here are the top ten beaches for the coming year.

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece
The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area

Isla Pasión, Mexico.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast


Didn’t book in advance? Forget about visiting the most beautiful beach in Europe

Sardinia leads a beach management shift with a new booking app. Locals are split — will it save the “Caribbean paradise” or ruin its natural charm forever?

 Tuerredda Beach, Sardinia

Swimmer bitten by shark off the coast of Hadera, goes missing

Witnesses at the beach said they saw blood in the water and said that they saw someone screaming for help.

Drone view sharks swimming off the shore of Hadera, Israel, April 17, 2021

'I noticed two shadows in the water': Two sharks spotted at Beit Yanai Beach

Marine biologist Dr. Adi Barash explained that there is no reason to fear the beach. Still, the INPA advised to exercise caution.

 A free-diver swims next to Sandbar sharks in the Mediterranean sea near the northern Israeli coastal city of Hadera, on December 30, 2022.

The revolution at the shores: What you need to know for the upcoming Kinneret swimming season

The Kinneret Regional Council beaches open ahead of other Israeli beaches. Millions are expected during Passover and the season, with important updates on changes at the beaches.

 Hukok North Beach

Like the Maldives: The world's most beautiful beach near Israel

Turquoise waters, pink sand, and happy travelers: A small Crete beach tops the world’s 25 best. Also: Top Caribbean beaches and a Hawaiian spot worth a 20-hour flight.

 Elafonissi Beach, Crete

New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’

New research provides the clearest evidence yet that Mars once contained a significant body of water and a more habitable environment for life.

 New information regarded as strong evidence Mars had ‘vacation beaches’. Illustration.

Rare oarfish sighting in Mexico stirs fears of impending disaster

The elusive oarfish, often referred to as the 'fish of the end of the world', was found on a beach in Baja California Sur, Mexico.

 Picture with an oarfish.

'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata

The 'red tide' is a natural phenomenon caused by the massive shedding of algae from deep waters, which can be triggered by storms or the natural aging of the algae.

 'Red tide' turns Argentina's beaches crimson: Massive macroalgae invasion hits Mar del Plata. Illustration.

TripAdvisor’s 2025 global best beach ranking: Which beach took the top spot?

Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand, secured the second spot, while Eagle Beach in Aruba came in third.

 Aerial view of Elafonissi beach, Crete, Greece.

After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea

Experts want to measure and examine the remains on the beach next week using 3D technology.

 After Storms, hidden shipwreck emerges near North Frisian Wadden Sea. EMOZION.