Like from the picture: 15 of the world's cleanest beaches

Lopes Mendes, Ilha Grande, Brazil

One of the purest and most beautiful in Brazil, Lopez-Mendes beach on the island of Ilya-Grande, stretching for 3 km, is known for snow-white sand and turquoise waves. There are no roads on the island, and the beach is surrounded by jungle. From Rio de Janeiro to here — a few hours on the boat.

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If you like long walks in the sand, clean water and snorkelling — go to the Puerto Rican beach of La Chiva (or Blue Beach). In the eastern part of the beach, the waves gradually become lighter, and at the end — transparent as glass.

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Honopu, Kauai, Hawaii

The secluded beach of Honopu — one of the most beautiful in Hawaii. Here you can not use boats (even kayaks), so you can get to it only by swimming from the nearby beach of Kalalau. You will need a mask and a tube, as well as experienced swimmers in the group for safety. In addition, it is important to calculate the time to be in time to return: at noon, a strong wind rises, which does not abate until evening, at this time you can not swim in the ocean.

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Wakaya, Fiji

It seems that the influence of modern civilization has bypassed the picturesque island of Wakaya, in Fiji, — Here deer and wild horses roam, and also a huge number of tropical birds and fish. Owners of this private island have created here an ecological resort to preserve the pristine purity of turquoise waters and white beaches.

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Ko Libong, Trang, Thailand

Ko-Libong — the largest island of the province of Trang. Here go those who want to see an authentic, non-touristy Thailand. Most of the island is occupied by the jungle — national park, and local beaches are ideal for snorkelling.

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Matapalo, Osa peninsula, Costa Rica

The most environmentally friendly beach of the planet according to SNN Travel and Mother Nature Network — Matapalo, located on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica.

Here — beautiful gray sand, high waves for surfing and the national park Portalon. The place attracts tourists from all over the world with virgin nature and a variety of flora and fauna.

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Anse Source D Argent, Seychelles

Anse-Surs-d'Arcan Beach with pale pink sand (name in translation means "silver source") is located on the territory of the reserve and is protected by the government of the Seychelles. The granite boulders that surround the beach are several million years old, many kinds of fish, turtles and rays can be seen in the ocean, and whale sharks have chosen the waters here.

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Senggigi, Lombok, Indonesia

On the island of Lombok in the Malay Archipelago is located famous Bay of Bounty, where the advertising of the same bar was shot. Lombok reminds Bali, but the rhythm of life here is much calmer — here they go to listen to the silence in the mountains and on the white sand of the endless coasts. The cleanest on the island — beach of Senggigi.

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The seven-kilometer beach stretches along the coast of the Australian island of Whitesandey. The sand here is almost entirely made up of silicon dioxide, which gives it a dazzling white color. The beach is protected by a local national park and was recognized as the cleanest in Queensland. You can get here by water from Hamilton Island or from the tourist ports of Earlie Beach and Schut Harbor.

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Islas Cies, Galicia, Spain

Islands of Sies on the coast of Galicia — this is a picturesque archipelago, part of the national park of the Atlantic Islands. According to legend, the creators and first inhabitants of this place were the gods. The entrance of tourists here is limited: you can stop only in the camp, which can accommodate up to 800 people (a maximum of 15 nights). But the untouched beauty of the local nature and the two-kilometer sandy spit of Rodas beach are definitely worth it.

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Baño do Sancho, Fernando -d-Noronha, Brazil

Of the Brazilian group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, only one inhabited, Fernando di Noronha. It is under the protection of the State Institute for Environmental Protection: at the same time there can be no more than 450 tourists, plus the tax on entry. Crystal clear waters near the shore attract divers.

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Varadero, Cuba

Beaches of Varadero — some of the most beautiful in the world: clean sand, clear water, and the largest coral reef in the Caribbean protects this place from the elements. In general, an excellent option for a family holiday. From Havana, you can get here by car in two hours.

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Cala Comte, Ibiza, Spain

Already for the sake of this beach with fine sand, turquoise water and a natural idyll is worth to go to Spain. There is an unofficial nudist beach (on the east side), where you can go down the steps carved into the rock, and the western part of Cala-Comte — a popular place for families.

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Yantarny settlement, Kaliningrad region, Russia

300-meter part of the Baltic Sea coast in the village of Yantarnaya — the only place in Russia with the Blue Flag & raquo ;. In the summer it is pleasant to swim in the cool sea, and in the off-season, when the influx of tourists decreases, you can wander around the little promenade or listen to the sound of the sea, sitting in a basket basket, protecting from the wind.

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