We’ve scoured recommendations, travel guides, and personal experiences to bring you this list of the world’s top 10 most beautiful beaches.

Sunsets aside, Santorini is also known for its black sand beaches, formed through centuries of volcanic activity. Perissa Beach at the base of Mesa Vouno Mountain is Santorini’s longest black sand ...

White sand, coconut palms, a gently sloping strand? That idea of tropical paradise is often manufactured. Resorts around the world are now embracing beaches in their more natural states.

What makes a beach perfect for one sun worshiper—surfable waves, prime people-watching, an isolated stretch of sand—may not hold water for another. I’m a sucker for a quieter snorkeling spot ...