Who said that the most beautiful beaches in the world were necessarily synonymous with long stretches of white sand? Black sand beaches are so much more exotic and mysterious that we decided to reveal our top 10 most surprising black sand beaches.
1- Perissa Beach in Greece
It is during a stay in Santorini in Greece that you will have the joy to discover this beautiful black sand beach, certainly the most beautiful of the island. Kilometers of dark sand and at the northern end of the beach, a huge rock, the Mesa Vouno, gives all its originality to the beach of Perissa.
2- The Garden Beach in Tenerife in the Canary Islands
Even without having spent a vacation in Tenerife, we know that black sand beaches are very present on this Canary Island, dominated by the peak of Teide, a dormant volcano. But the Garden beach is certainly the most authentic… To go there, direction Puerto de la Cruz.
3- The Lost Coast beach in the United States
It is on more than 100 kilometers that extends the Lost Coast which makes the happiness of the campers and the surfers of California. But as its name indicates, these beaches are very isolated and a small hike is necessary before being able to bask in the sun.
4- Vik beach in Iceland
This black sand beach borders the village of Vik in Iceland and faces the cliffs of Mount Reynisfjall. In the sea, huge columns of lava sculpted by the sea, the Reynisdrangar, which would be, according to the legend, ancient trolls that nature would have frozen…
5- Wai’Anapanapa Beach in Hawaii
Located on the island of Maui in Hawaii, Wai’Anapanapa Beach is a place of pure beauty. The contrast between the black sand and volcanic rock with the green of the dense vegetation is striking. To reach this beach, you have to take a road lined with trees that gives a majestic character to the place.
6- Piha Beach in New Zealand
During a stay in New Zealand, visit the Waitakere region. It is famous for its four beautiful beaches are Muriwai, Karekare, Bethelles and of course the most majestic, Piha. The power of the waves of the Tasman Sea and the wild vegetation make these beaches a surfer’s paradise.
7- The beach of Lago Verde in Lanzarote, Spain
The Lago Verde (green lake) in Lanzarote is a spectacular place. The colors of this magical place between the black volcanic sand and the water of the green lake are unique and give this beach a look of another planet. A change of scenery is guaranteed.
8- Grande Anse beach in Trois Rivières, Guadeloupe
Vacations in Guadeloupe often rhyme with beaches and zouk! And about beaches, you have the choice. But to take a nap in the shade of coconut trees with a magnificent view of the Saintes archipelago, there is only one: the beach of Grande Anse with its soft black sand.
9- Monterrico Beach in Guatemala
Located on the Pacific coast, Monterrico beach is famous for its beautiful black sand but also for its powerful waves very appreciated by experienced surfers. This magnificently wild beach is also the place where turtles come to lay their eggs between July and October. A beach to know.
10- The beach of Anse Noire in Martinique
It is the only black sand beach in the south of Martinique. And it is certainly for this reason that it is appreciated by tourists in Martinique who want to change from white sand beaches. Its exceptional sea bed is also a good reason to go there.
