The 5 most beautiful beaches in the world

1.     Vancouver, British Columbia

Vancouver beaches are some of the best in the world, boasting soft sand, thrilling mountain-and-city vistas, and lots of chances for outdoor sports and adventure.

Vancouver's public beaches and waterfront access make it among the most livable cities in the world.

In Vancouver, there are  nine beaches-eight by the ocean, one by a freshwater lake – offer 18 km of beautiful outdoor space to sunbathe, swim, play sports, and picnic.

Coming to Vancouver beaches, visitors can enjoy many amenities including a concession, Cactus Club Cafe, washrooms, kayak rentals and storage, swimming raft with large slide, volleyball courts, summer lifeguards, a beach wheelchair for persons with physical disabilities, and pay parking…

2.     Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town is a city in South Africa. It  has a wide variety of beaches divided into three regions by the Cape Peninsula: False Bay, Atlantic Seaboard, West Coast.

Cape Town has been ranked by National Geographic as the world's second-best beach city in their latest Top 10 list.

The beautiful beaches in Cape Town contribute to the Mother City’s worldwide acclaim. From the trendy shores of Clifton and Camps Bay to the warmer swimming waters of False Bay – if you love surf and sand, Cape Town will have a beach that’s just right for you.

Cape Town is home to some of the most picture-perfect beaches in the world, each with its own unique advantages. The beaches of Cape Town are known for wide sandy stretches, dramatic views and blazing sunsets make up for the bracing sea temperatures.

3.Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Hawaii. Hawaii is a major tourist destination and Honolulu, situated on the island of Oahu, is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States. Home to the State Capitol, Honolulu is the vibrant epicenter of Hawaii. Here you’ll find everything from historic landmarks and treasured monuments to world-class shopping and a flourishing arts and culture scene.

Arriving Oahu’s beaches, visitors have many great beaches for swimming, snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, windsurfing, kayaking, and relaxing. Most beaches on Oahu are sandy, and some have an offshore coral reef.

Beside high adventure on the waves, visitors can enjoy romantic sunsets in Honolulu- Hawaii.

4.     Nice, France

Nice beaches stretch like a necklace all along the baie des Anges (bay of Angels) from Nice Airport on the western edge to the foot of Mont Boron in the east, a distance of nearly 10km.

In Nice, you have two choices for beaches: The public and the private. It’s worth knowing what your options are before you head down to the seashore and throw your towel in with the punters on the public beaches or going private can eliminate many of these hassles (lockers keep your belongings safe, thick hessian carpets lead right down to the water’s edge, protecting your feet against the tricky terrain).

Be one of the best public beaches in the city. It's child friendly and is the only public beach open all year round. There are water sports, like parasailing, to enjoy or just watch.

5.     Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is the second-largest city in Brazil, the sixth-largest city in the Americas, and the world's thirty-ninth largest city by population.

Part of the city has been designated as a World Heritage Site, named "Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea", by UNESCO as a Cultural Landscape.

In Rio de Janeiro beaches, there are many activities for your trip, sports are a big draw, including surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, jogging, cycling and skating the beachside path, football, volleyball and futevolei – that uniquely Brazilian combination of volleyball played with football-style rules.

In addition, visitors can take in: the sand, the sea, the food and drink vendors and the passing people parade.