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1. Punalu'u Beach (Hawaii)
This is a rare black sand beach on the island of Hawaii. This black sand is actually volcanic lava that, after an eruption, was cooled and gradually eroded into sand by the seawater.
2. The Red Sea in Santorini, Greece
The sand here has a strikingly unusual reddish hue. This island is a remnant of a volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Therefore, the long stretches of beach feature a combination of red and black volcanic rocks. The seawater is exceptionally clear and clean, making it ideal for diving enthusiasts. Against the backdrop of the red volcanic mountains, Santorini's beaches are beautiful and picturesque.
3. Pfieffer Beach with its purple sand
Pfieffer Beach in Big Sur, California, USA, is a popular tourist destination thanks to its stunning purple sand. The sand's unusual purple color comes from manganese particles washed down from the hills surrounding the beach.
4. Porto Ferro Beach, Sardinia, Italy
The golden-orange sand stretching out against the clear blue sky will surprise visitors with its unusual color. The combination of volcanic lava eruptions from millions of years ago and the erosion of limestone mountain ranges has created a beach with sand of no other kind.
5. Sharp Park Beach, USA
This beach is located in California, USA. Due to its high iron content, the entire stretch of sand is covered in a warm, chocolate-colored hue.
6. Pink Beach in the Bahamas
The beach is located on Harbour Island. This is one of the world's most unique islands, with its natural pink color. Scientists explain this unusual color as being due to the shells of dead single-celled organisms mixing with white sand.
7. Muriwai Beach, New Zealand
This beach's combination of blue and black colors makes it a particularly attractive tourist destination and is considered a "paradise on earth".
8. Hyams Beach, Australia
Here, visitors are captivated by the pristine white sand beaches, a rarity found nowhere else. This place was once listed in the Guinness World Records.
