1. BOWLING BALL BEACH, CALIFORNIE
Compared to green sand or vanishing tides, simple rounded rocks do not immediately appear to be reason enough to visit this Californian beach. Yet the sight of "bowling balls" ("bowling balls" in English) wisely aligned on the sand like a giant game immediately gives the thrill. It is at low tide one can best admire those perfectly round and smooth rocks, which seem to have been placed next to each other by a giant invisible hand. The most soft rock on the outside, has been eroded by waves. The heart, harder, they resisted.
By car, take Highway 1 (Highway 1). The Bowling Balls are on the Mendocino Coast; Schooner Gulch Road take the branching off of the highway.
2. HARBOUR ISLAND, BAHAMAS
You have to pinch yourself to believe it ... Is it the hallucinatory vision of a psychedelic landscape colors of cotton candy? Or is it pink sand ...? Well yes, it's pink sand. Its color is due to tiny particles of coral that are mixed with the white sand. It is fantastic pink sand beaches along the eastern coast of Harbour Island. And if that was not enough to make your favorite island, know that the typical clear blue waters of the Bahamas are also waiting for you.
Fancy a cocktail in the afternoon on a private balcony to see life in pink? So take your quarters to opulent Pinks Sands Resort.
3. GLASS BEACH, CALIFORNIE
This range reflects the extraordinary ability of nature to turn lead into gold. Located at the foot of cliffs, it has long served as a discharge to the City of Fort Bragg. Until the late 1960s, people dumped their waste and bulky - including their old cars and appliances - from the cliffs into the ocean. The authorities finally put a stop to. Over the following decades, the waves have made a real sleight of hand. As a huge screen, they have separate glass waste and patiently polished. So much so that today, the beach feels like a showcase jeweler. People had become used to pick these beautiful pieces of glass, a practice now banned.
At Fort Bragg, follow Elm Street to the end and go down the dirt road that leads to the beach. Be careful because it is treacherous in places.
4. BAIE DU PRINCE-WILLIAM, ALASKA
Their proximity to the northernmost tip of the Gulf of Alaska gives local beaches a supernatural air. Tidewater glaciers flowing into the sea, the air is fresh and pure, the mountain peaks are reflected in the clear water, and black sand beaches, flanked by green hills are bathed in water from a sparkling blue. So much for the scenery but talking about people - harbor seals, sea otters, whales, eagles and bears, to name a few. In short, it is a paradise for kayakers.
However, if the idea of paddling alone in cracking glaciers makes you shudder, fold about a cruise.
5. PAPAKŌLEA, HAWAÏ
As for beaches, volcanic islands in the Hawaiian archipelago not only the classic white sand. Black, red and green are also in the game! One can not speak of emerald green to qualify Papakolea sand, but you can clearly distinguish its green tint due to the olivine crystals deposited there there are about 10,000 years, following a volcanic eruption. These crystals are heavier than the other volcanic material. And when the sea swept past the beach is adorned with a green plus franc. Olivine eventually disappear and the beach again become gray, but we have a few millennia ahead.
Papakolea is located in the district of Ka'u. To join, one must climb the volcanic cone and then take him down. But it's worth the effort!
6. CHANDIPUR, INDE
The sea here is a trick: it disappears! At low tide, the waves retreat to about 5 km. Such a distance is unusual, and the show is at least strange - almost eerie. This may not be sufficient in itself to draw you so far, however, the seabed left uncovered contain many treasures such as shells, driftwood and little red crabs. And since you're in Odisha, why not take the opportunity to discover other beaches leaving the beaten path?
If you are there in June or July, appointments also in the city of Puri to witness the stunning Rath Yatra (Festival of Chariots).
7. PERISSA, SANTORIN, GRÈCE
Do not expect to have Perissa you alone. She is so famous that you will share it ... In fact, it's probably the most beautiful black sand beach on the island of Santorini. It lies at the foot of the Mesa Vouno, huge rock illuminated at night. As it is long, relatively avoids excessive promiscuity. However, if you need a breather, the ruins of the ancient city of Thira are within walking distance. Bring flip flops to walk on this beach because the black sand traps heat.
And stay at the heart of the action or almost, heading Stelios Place, a few meters from the beach. It has white balconies, a pool, and breakfast is delicious.
8. GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, IRLANDE DU NORD
Understandably, this masterpiece of nature has given rise to a legend. It is a volcanic eruption that has shaped thousands of hexagonal basalt columns, grouped like the pipes of an organ, hence the name of columnar basalt. It is hard to believe that they were not carved by the hand of man. That tells the mythology? The famous warrior Finn McCool, a giant, exchanged threats with his Scottish rival, beyond the sea. Order to fight, both built a floor ("Causeway" in English). The geology is in support of the myth because we find similar training in Scotland. Do not miss the most spectacular natural sculptures like the Giant's Boot ("boot Giant") and Chimney Stacks ("Chimney shafts").
The Giant's Causeway is near Bushmills, County Antrim. The Ulsterbus No. 252 follows a circular route from Belfast to Antrim Glens.
9. RAINBOW BEACH, AUSTRALIE
Rainbow Beach is not content to wear a somewhat unusual color, like red or green. Located on Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, off Australia's east coast, it lies at the foot of magnificent cliffs streaked with soft colors arc-en-ciel (honey, pink, cream ...) . According to Aboriginal legend, a spirit embodied in the form of arc-en-ciel have plunged into the cliffs as he struggled to conquer a woman. In doing so, he would have stained colors. By far, the sand the golden air, but it is enough to pick up a handful to distinguish those famous colors.
Get up early to feed the wild dolphins of Tin Can Bay, nearby. There is only one session per day, at exactly 8am.
10. PLAGE DE VÍK, ISLANDE
The small town of Vik has three main characteristics. First, it is the southernmost city of Iceland. Secondo is the wettest place on the island. Third, it has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Obviously, this is a beach made for contemplation rather than for swimming ... The waves fringed with white foam washing up on the black sand and cliffs that overlook a flamboyant green sparkle that we owe to all this rain. Strange basalt formations, resembling sculptures, seem to stand guard. Tradition dictates whether it's unfortunate trolls surprised by the sun it.
Accommodation at Vik is limited. You can try to stay at the hostel.
By Hicham Bichr
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