The most stunning rainbow beaches in the world
We all love walking along a beautiful sandy beach, but there’s something about technicolour sand that amps up the experience. From the red beaches of Greece to the jet-black sands of Hawaii, here are the best rainbow beaches around the world!
Red Sand: Red Beach in Santorini, Greece
Located near the ancient village of Akrotiri, Santorini's Red Beach is a major tourist attraction. The beach’s unique colour is a result of the volcanic activity on the island.
Red Beach in Santorini, Greece. Photo: Thinkstock
Orange Sand: Ramla Bay, Malta
What a beautiful way to start your day. Ramla Bay, on the Maltese island of Gozo, gets its breathtaking golden-orange hue from the high levels of iron in the sand.
Ramla Bay in Malta. Photo: Thinkstock
Green Sand: Papakolea Beach, Hawaii
The beautiful stretch of beach is located on Hawaii’s Big Island. The emerald colour is thanks to the presence of olivine crystal, a volcanic mineral.
Black Sand: Punalu’u Beach, Hawaii
In addition to green sand, Hawaii’s Big Island also boasts a startling black beach at Punalu’u. The jet-black sand was created by lava flowing into the ocean, exploding, and then cooling.
Volcanic sand at Punalu’u Beach. Photo: Thinkstock
Purple Sand: Pfieffer Beach, California
Big Sur, California is known for its amazing weather, great surfing and the majestic purple sands of Pfieffer Beach.
White Sand: Hyams Beach, Australia
White sand at Hyams on the south-east coast. Photo. Thinkstock
The bleached sand in New South Wales, Australia is often referred to as the whitest beach in the world. Next to the crystal-clear water and perfectly blue sky, this locale is definitely postcard-worthy.
Pink Sand: Harbour Island, Bahamas
If you’re looking for a picturesque vacation, try the three-mile-plus stretch of pink beach in Harbour Island, Bahamas. The rose-coloured grains get their hue from the shells of a tiny microscopic animal called foraminifera.
This article originally appeared on Yahoo Travel
