End the day in the ocean and enjoy sun-drenched fun on one of Tripadvisor's top-rated sandy beaches for 2024.
The number one beach to put on your bucket and spade list is Praia da Falésia in Portugal's Algarve, according to the travel website, which awarded it first place in the 2024 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for beaches.
That knocks six-time winner Baia do Sancho in Brazil off the top spot in the ranking, which is made up of the quality and quantity of Tripadvisor traveler reviews and ratings for beaches worldwide collected from October 2022 to September 2023.
Italy's Spiaggia dei Conigli on the island of Lampedusa in Sicily wins the silver medal, bronze goes to La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain and Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii is the highest-ranked beach in the US and comes in fourth on the 25 global charts.
Weymouth Beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast wins the title of Britain's best beach, coming 19th on the European list of 25 beaches.
The number one beach to put on your bucket list is Praia da Falésia in Portugal's Algarve, according to Tripadvisor, which earned it first place in the 2024 Travellers' Choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches
The Italian Spiaggia dei Conigli on the Sicilian island of Lampedusa wins the silver medal in the world rankings. Visitors praised the “clean surroundings” and unforgettable “great views” in reviews on Tripadvisor.
Praia da Falésia, which came in sixth place last year, has received 5,900 reviews so far – 68 percent of which award the coveted “five-point rating.”
Tripadvisor said the world's best beach is “known for its dramatic red sand cliffs and is accessed via a wooden staircase,” adding: “It is loved by Tripadvisor reviewers for its soft, powdery sand, perfect for sunbathing and walking.”
Reviewer “tinkle_24” described it on the website as a “beautiful stretch of uninterrupted fine sandy beach” that was “not to be missed”, while “K17elly” said the cliffs were “stunning” and “DrDance57″ said it was ” the best”. beach I've been to'.
Spiaggia dei Conigli, meanwhile, was praised by 'omar p' for its 'clean surroundings' and unforgettable 'great views' and third-placed La Concha beach in the Basque Country was praised as 'beautiful' and 'accessible' by one visitor'. Another visitor, “Antonia-Maria Stoian,” wrote: “The beach has a phenomenal promenade! It's beautiful at any time of day.”
Fourth-place Kaanapali Beach is described by bil2cg as “pure heaven” with “fabulous views and delicious waters with unreal sunsets.”
Tripadvisor describes it as a “stunning three-mile stretch of sand… considered one of the best beaches in North America” with “crystal clear waters perfect for snorkeling and surfing, set against a backdrop of lush mountains.”
Bronze goes to La Concha beach in San Sebastian, Spain. “Antonia-Maria Stoian” wrote on Tripadvisor: “The beach has a phenomenal promenade.” It is beautiful at any time of day.
Kaanapali Beach in Hawaii is the top-ranked beach in the United States and comes in at number four on the 25 global charts
Fifth place in the global ranking is occupied by Grace Bay Beach on the Turks and Caicos Islands
Manly Beach in Sydney is Australia's highest rated stretch of sand and No. 7 in the world
Weymouth Beach on Dorset's Jurassic Coast wins the title of Britain's best beach, coming 19th on the European list of 25 beaches
Britain's Bournemouth Beach comes 20th in the European rankings and is described by visitors as a “wonderful sandy beach” with “beautiful golden sands and great coastal walks”.
The rest of the global top 10 list includes Grace Bay Beach in Turks and Caicos (fifth); Anse Lazio in Seychelles (sixth); Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia (seventh place); Eagle Beach, Aruba (eighth); Siesta Beach in Florida, USA (ninth) and Varadero Beach, Cuba (tenth).
Another US beach that made the global rankings is Hawaii's Poipu Beach Park, which comes in at 14th place (and second in America).
In the European rankings, first place Praia da Falesia, second place Spiaggia dei Conigli and third place La Concha Beach are followed by the “stunning” Reynisfjara beach in Vik, Iceland, in fourth place.
It is one of two Icelandic coasts to make Europe's top 10 – Vik's Black Sand Beach – a new addition for 2024 – comes in tenth place.
The rest of the European top 10 includes Playa de las Canteras in Gran Canaria, Spain (fifth); the “incredible” beach of Falassarna in Crete, Greece (sixth place); the must-visit Nissi Beach in Ayia Napa, Cyprus (seventh place); Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia, Greece (eighth); and Playa de Maspalomas on Gran Canaria (ninth).
Playa de las Canteras in Gran Canaria, Spain, ranks fifth in the European rankings
In the European ranking, the “stunning” Reynisfjara beach (pictured) in Vik, Iceland, takes fourth place. It's one of two Icelandic coasts to make the European top 10 – Vik's Black Sand Beach, a new addition for 2024, comes in tenth
TRIPADVISOR'S BEST BEACHES 2024 – GLOBAL, EUROPE AND USA
TOP BEACHES IN THE WORLD
1. Praia da Falésia, Portugal
2. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy
3. La Concha Beach, Spain
4. Ka'anapali Beach, Hawaii
5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos Islands
6. Anse Lazio, Seychelles
7. Manly Beach, Australia
8. Eagle Beach, Aruba
9. Siesta Beach, Florida
10. Varadero Beach, Cuba
11. Playa Pilar, Cuba
12. Balandra Beach, Mexico
13. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
14. Poipu Beach Park, Hawaii
15. Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands
16. Playa de Las Canteras, Spain
17. Ipanema Beach, Brazil
18. Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica
19. Falassarna Beach, Greece
20. Nungwi Beach, Tanzania
21. Kelingking Beach, Indonesia
22. Nissi Beach, Cyprus
23. Myrtos Beach, Greece
24. Playa Norte, Mexico
25. Muro Alto Beach, Brazil
TOP BEACHES IN EUROPE
1. Praia da Falésia, Portugal
2. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy
3. La Concha Beach, Spain
4. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
5. Playa de Las Canteras, Spain
6. Falassarna Beach, Greece
7. Nissi Beach, Cyprus
8. Myrtos Beach, Greece
9. Playa de Maspalomas, Spain
10. Black sand beach, Iceland
11. Playa de Muro beach, Spain
12. Anthony Quinn Bay, Greece
13. Plage de Palombaggia, France
14. Matala Beach, Greece
15. Fig Tree Bay, Cyprus
16. Iztuzu Beach, Türkiye
17. Cala Mariolu, Italy
18. Makronissos Beach, Cyprus
19. Weymouth Beach, UK
20. Bournemouth Beach, UK
21. Konyaalti Beach, Türkiye
22. Praia da Nazare, Portugal
23. Lido Marakaibbo, Italy
24. Praia dos Três Irmãos, Portugal
25. Mellieha Beach, Malta
TOP BEACHES IN THE USA
1. Ka'anapali Beach, Hawaii
2. Siesta Beach, Florida
3. Poipu Beach Park, Hawaii
4. Hollywood Beach, Florida
5. La Jolla Cove, California
6. Cannon Beach, Oregon
7. Santa Monica State Beach, California
8. Driftwood Beach, Georgia
9. Coligny Beach, South Carolina
10. Ocean City Beach, Maryland
11. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii
12. Clearwater Beach, Florida
13. Panama City Beach, Florida
14. Napili Beach, Hawaii
15. Fort Lauderdale Beach, Florida
16. Ho'okipa Beach Park, Hawaii
17. St. Augustine Beach, Florida
18. Hanalei Bay, Hawaii
19. Henderson Beach State Park, Florida
20. Hanalei Beach, Hawaii
21. Tunnels Beach, Hawaii
22. Ogunquit Beach, Maine
23. Bahia Honda State Park, Florida
24. Wai'anapanapa State Park, Hawaii
25. Hapuna Beach State Recreation Area, Hawaii
Source: Tripadvisor
UK #1 Weymouth Beach is described on Tripadvisor by 'Julie B' as an 'absolutely beautiful beach with lots to do', while 'CathyD1978' described it as a 'great beach' with 'lots of amenities at your fingertips' and 'pretty shallow water' far away, so ideal for children.
Another British beach to make the European rankings is Bournemouth Beach (20th), described by visitors as a “wonderful sandy beach” with “beautiful golden sand and great coastal walks”.
This year's awards introduce a new subcategory – the world's best sustainable beaches – and the UK takes top spot: Sandbanks Beach in Poole, Dorset, at number 1 and Saundersfoot Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, at number 3, followed by Radhanagar Beach the Indian Havelock Island in second place.
Nungwi Beach on the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania is ranked 20th best beach in the world
Bali's Kelingking Beach in Indonesia is ranked 21st in the world
This comes after Tripadvisor discovered that more than half (55 percent) of its global users say helping the environment is important to them.
“As measured by a combination of contributions from sustainable data partner BeCause (through the Blue Flag program) and Tripadvisor travel reviews, winners are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability, including sustainable transportation, waste management and water quality,” the website says.
“Europe tops this list, taking seven of the top ten spots, with India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates also making the list.”
Siesta Beach in Florida is the ninth best beach in the world and the second best in the USA
According to the study, Poipu Beach Park in Hawaii is the 14th best beach in the world and the third best in the United States
Hollywood Beach in Florida takes fourth place in the US ranking
Sarah Firshein, Editorial Director at Tripadvisor, commented on the 2024 ranking: “Last year, Tripadvisor received millions of reviews for beaches – it's clear our community absolutely loves them.”
“But as our Travelers' Choice lists show, there's no one-size-fits-all “beach day.”
“Our top 25 winners alone span 18 countries across five continents.” The top three beaches are all in Europe, displacing the perennially popular Caribbean from those locations – a sign that some travelers are favoring typical vacation spots for the shores of Portugal , Italy and beyond.”
For the full list of Travellers' Choice Best of the Best award-winning beaches for 2024, visit: tripadvisor.co.uk/TravellersChoice-Beaches.