THE most beautiful beaches in the world have been revealed and good news – you can find a number of them in the UK.

Compiled by Big 7, the top 50 for 2026 are a mix of very well-known spots to some very hidden islands.

Aerial Pink BeachThe world’s most beautiful beaches have been named Credit: Getty Stunning sunset walk on Anse Source dArgent beach in La Digue SeychellesAnse Source d’Argent in the Seychelles came in no.1 Credit: Getty

The study looks at a number of factors, such as cleanliness, social media mentions and expert knowledge.

You’ll have to hop on a long flight to find the no.1 beach, as that was given to Anse Source d’Argent in the .

The website praised it for looking like “it should be on the front of a postcard,” with its calm waters and and shallow lagoons.

In second place was Entalula Beach in the Philippines – which you can only get to by boat – followed by Pink Beach which yes, has pink sand thanks to the red coral mixed into it.

When it comes to Europe, the highest ranked beach was Cala Macarella in , which came in eight place.

The Spanish island beach was praised for being the “quieter and smaller sibling of Majorca and ” as well as its soft sands and turquoise waters.

But if you don’t want to go too far, then the three in the UK are easy to get to.

came in ninth place, and was the only English beach to make the list.

The website stated: “Porthcurno Beach is easily one of England’s most beautiful.

“With the clear waters and bright sands of Porthcurno Beach, it’s easy to imagine that you’re in the tropics.”

Beautiful beach in Ksamil, Albania.The ‘Maldives of Europe’ is the nickname of Ksamil Beach in Albania Credit: Getty Aerial view of Luskentyre beach in Harris, Scotland with white sands and turquoise watersLuskentyre Beach in Scotland was compared to the Caribbean for its white sands and turquoise waters Credit: Getty Whitesands Bay PembrokeshireThe Welsh Whitesands Bay made the top 50 too Credit: Getty BeachPorthcurno Beach in Cornwall was the only English beach to make the list Credit: Getty

This was closely followed by in Scotland, which just missed out on making the top 10 by being in 11th place.

Also , they stated: “The white sands and turquoise waters make it hard to believe that you’re closer to Norway than Cornwall.”

And then in 31st place was the only Welsh beach to make the list, with making the cut.

It states: “Located on Wales’ spectacular coast, Whitesands Beach proves that you don’t need tropical weather to enjoy a stunning beach.

“Rolling surf foams onto the golden sands, while the rugged cliffs which provide the backdrop to the beach make Whitesands a favoured spot for families, hikers, and surfers alike.”

Other highly rated European beaches include Ksamil Beach in Albania (19th) which is often called the

There is also Navagio Beach in Zante (21st), Haukland Beach in Norway (25th) and Palombaggia Beach in Corsica (28th).

Beaches in Madeira, Sardinia and also made the top 50.

World's 50 Best Beaches

  1. Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles
  2. Entalula Beach, Philippines
  3. Pink Beach, Indonesia
  4. Sandy Lane Beach, Barbados
  5. Ee Motu Beach, Cook Islands
  6. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
  7. Matira Beach, French Polynesia
  8. Cala Macarella, Menorca, Spain
  9. Porthcurno Beach, UK
  10. Mirissa Beach, Sri Lanka
  11. Luskentyre Beach, UK
  12. Starfish Beach, Vietnam
  13. Tortuga Bay, Galápagos Islands
  14. Keem Beach, Ireland
  15. White Beach, Philippines
  16. Unawatuna Beach, Sri Lanka
  17. Eagle Beach, Aruba
  18. Copacabana Beach, Brazil
  19. Ksamil Beach, Albania
  20. Boulders Beach, South Africa
  21. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos, Greece
  22. Dhigura Beach, Maldives
  23. Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island, India
  24. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
  25. Haukland Beach, Norway
  26. Railay Beach, Thailand
  27. Horseshoe Bay, Fiji
  28. Palombaggia Beach, France
  29. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
  30. Santa Monica Beach, Cape Verde
  31. Whitesands Beach, Wales
  32. Chumbe Island, Tanzania
  33. Champagne Beach, Vanuatu
  34. Le Morne Beach, Mauritius
  35. Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, USA
  36. Plaua Kenepa Grandi, Curacao
  37. Piha Beach, New Zealand
  38. Playa Varadero, Cuba
  39. Playa Blanca, Colombia
  40. Bavaro Beach, Dominican Republic
  41. Long Beach, Cambodia
  42. Fteri Beach, Greece
  43. La Jolla Cove, California, USA
  44. Shoal Bay East, Anguilla
  45. Playa Akumal, Mexico
  46. Sugar Beach, St Lucia
  47. La Pelosa Beach, Sardinia, Italy
  48. Karon Beach, Thailand
  49. Seixal Beach, Madeira
  50. Manly Beach, Australia