TripAdvisor has rounded up opinions and feedback for their Travellers’ Choice Awards to reveal the most popular beaches across the world. According to TripAdvisor user reviews, one spot in Portugal has won top marks and has been hailed as one of the world’s best known as the Travelers’ Choice Awards. The award is a Best of the Best title and celebrates the highest level of excellence in travel.
It’s awarded to those with above-and-beyond reviews and opinions from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period. The travel review platform revealed that Praia da Falésia in Portugal’s Algarve region was among the best in the world thanks to its golden sands, dramatic cliffs and endless blue waters.
Alongside the prestigious title of being in the ten Best of the Best beaches in the world, Praia da Falésia has also been awarded a Blue Flag thanks to its cleanliness.
The idyllic spot is a firm favourite among locals and tourists due to its extensive natural beauty
TripAdvisor wrote: “”Praia da Falésia is known for its dramatic cliffs, golden sands, and sparkling blue waters.
“Sunbathe on the huge shore, go swimming or body surfing in the waves, or stroll along the scenic footpath on top of the cliffs and check out the incredible views.”
The stunning beach, which is next to the PortoBay Falésia hotel, is one that stands out thanks to the impressive rock formations which lead onto the beach.
One review wrote of and said: “This is a fabulous beach with soft sand and interesting rock pools at low tide.
With another adding: “Amazing place, long sandy beach and another side are red and yellow rocks.
“It’s around 12 km for walking along the beach. Good for hiking and walkable on the top of the rocks and by the ocean with amazing views.”
These are the ten best beaches in the world, according to TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards
- Praia da Falésia – Algarve, Portugal
- Spiaggia dei Conigli – Sicily, Italy
- La Concha Beach – Basque Country, Spain
- Ka’anapali Beach – Maui, Hawaii
- Grace Bay Beach – Turks and Caicos, Caribbean
- Anse Lazio – Seychelles
- Manly Beach – NSW, Australia
- Eagle Beach – Aruba, Caribbean
- Siesta Beach – Florida, US
- Varadero Beach – Cuba, Caribbean