Boulders Beach and Jeffreys Bay among the top 20 most beautiful beaches in the world Posted by Lisa Abdellah on 22 April 2023 An increase in searches by 220%+ for ‘where are the most beautiful beaches’ over the past year indicates many of us are planning our next holiday getaway. A study by Cult Beauty analysed Instagram post data and the number of Google articles containing the word ‘beautiful’ for each beach to reveal the top 20 most beautiful beaches, from the most Instagrammed coastlines to the most written-about sandy beaches. The study found that Jeffreys Bay, home to the best right-hand surf break in the world, and Boulders Beach, whose ancient granite boulders protect African penguins, ranked 14th and 19th, respectively. African penguins on Boulders Beach in Simons Town, Cape Town. Photograph: Getty Images According to the study, Venice Beach, California, is the most beautiful beach in the world, with the highest number of Instagram posts and over 5.4 million articles online containing the word beautiful. Its stretch of sand is lined with palm trees and an iconic boardwalk. The beauty of this beach is amplified by the stunning mountain views – get your bikini on, style your best boho waves and get set to mingle with California’s coolest residents. Venice Beach, California Main Beach, Byron Bay, Australia comes second on the list and the one that features in the highest number of Google search results containing the word ‘beautiful’, 6.92 million to be exact. Main Beach in Byron Bay is a mecca of sand, sun and serenity. El Nido in the Philippines comes in third place with 1.2 million Instagram posts and 3.9 million articles. For unspoiled beauty, nothing beats the jaw-droppingly beautiful beaches of El Nido. Those turquoise waters, powder white sand and lush green vegetation make for Insta-worthy shots. Commenting on the study, a spokesperson from Cult Beauty said: ‘With worldwide travel back up and running, it seems many people are on the lookout for the perfect summer holiday destination, and we all want to post the perfect beach shot on our social media accounts. Our study reveals the most Insta-worthy destinations, so rest assured that you will be able to get the most beautiful snaps if you’re planning on going to one of these destinations.’ Check out the full list of the top 20 most beautiful beaches in the world below: Ranking Name of beach Location Number of Instagram posts Number of Google articles containing the word ‘beautiful’ Total Score 1 Venice Beach California, United States 4,300,000 5,410,000 89.08 2 Main Beach Byron Bay, Australia 3,100,100 6,920,000 86.05 3 El Nido Palawan, Philippines 1,200,000 3,950,000 42.48 4 Panama City Beach Florida, United States 911,000 4,380,000 42.23 5 Bondi Beach Sydney, Australia 1,800,000 2,230,000 37.02 6 Sunrise Beach Koh Lipe, Thailand 126,000 3,180,000 24.43 7 Bandon Oregon, United States 33,500 1,830,000 13.59 8 Long Beach Phu Quoc, Vietnam 35,000 1,540,000 11.51 9 Los Roques Venezuela 606,000 330,000 9.40 10 Hot Water Beach Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand 41,800 988,000 7.60 11 The Baths Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands 1,000 1,040,000 7.50 12 Maya Bay Ko Phi Phi, Thailand 420,000 342,000 7.33 13 Tulum Mexico 452,000 276,000 7.22 14 Jeffreys Bay South Africa 94,000 847,000 7.19 15 Unawatuna Sri Lanka 224,000 619,000 7.05 16 Rarotonga Cook Islands 50 959,000 6.91 17 Grace Bay Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands 414 733,000 5.28 18 Crane Beach Barbados 29,800 624,000 4.83 19 Boulders Beach Cape Town 142,000 440,000 4.80 20 Whitehaven Beach Queensland, Australia 215,000 322,000 4.80 Follow us on social media for more travel news, inspiration, and guides. You can also tag us to be featured. TikTok | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter ALSO READ: Melbourne surpasses Sydney as Australia’s most populous city Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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