Different from the scenery of blue sea, white sand, and golden sunshine, some colorful beaches in the world attract tourists thanks to the color of red, purple, and even glass-filled sand. Many people prefer to go to the beach to visit and explore rather than relax on the sand or participate in water sports. However, what will happen if you set foot on the beach with different colors instead of the usual white sand and golden sunshine? Below are some of the world's most colorful beaches offering the perfect photo background without filters that you should visit if you get the chance. Strolling on colorful beaches around the planet Papakolea Green Sand Beach, Hawaii (USA)Located on the south side of the Big Island of Hawaii, Papakolea features a unique green sand color. Photo: Geology In Being one of four green sand beaches in the world, Papakolea lies in the southern part of the Big Island of Hawaii and is surrounded by the Mauna Loa volcano. The only way to reach this unique colorful beach is to conquer a hike through relatively rough terrain. In return, the result will make you satisfied.“The Diamond of Hawaii” is a popular check-in point among many tourists. Photo: takeshape
Papakolea's green color is thought to have formed from the coarse, dense, olivine-rich lava of volcanoes about 49,000 years ago. Locals often call this beach the Diamond of Hawaii, and visitors will undoubtedly have second-to-none pictures when coming here.Ramla Bay Red Beach, Gozo (Mediterranean)
Ramla Bay Beach in Gozo, with its vibrant orange-red sand, attracts any visitor. Photo: visitgozo Unlike Ramla Bay in Malta, this island is a part of Gozo with vivid orange-red sand. As it's in northern Gozo between the villages of Nadhur and Xaghra, the best way to visit the colorful beach of Ramla Bay is via Nadhur's main road.Visitors check in at Calypso cave with a view overlooking the red sand beach. Photo: Pinterest Although it is the largest and most popular beach in Gozo and is frequented by locals and tourists alike, it is never overcrowded, even in peak season. If the red sand is not enough to satisfy your eyes, the beach also has a statue of Our Lady holding the baby Jesus, showing the strong religious beliefs of the Gozo people, or the nearby Calypso cave for you to visit. Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach (Iceland)Surreal sunset scene at Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach. Photo: worldbeachguide When it comes to the world's most colorful beaches, Reynisfjara is close to perfection, making visitors feel like they're on another planet. Located next to a small fishing village called Vík í Mýrdal, this beach has been chosen as the filming location of the hit series Game of Thrones.Iceland is a land of seemingly unreal miracles, and the black sand beach is one of them. Photo: explorebymarta The extraordinary black sand color is naturally formed by basalt columns, towering cliffs, caves, and volcanic structures. Volcanic lava hit the icy ocean around the Atlantic and instantly cooled to form black sand. However, the sand here is dense and coarse, so Reynisfjara beach is more suitable for sightseeing than a place to sunbathe. Glass beach in California (USA)This unique sand beach is made up of millions of colorful pieces of glass. Photo: Pinterest Few people know that this colorful beach is made up of countless pieces of glass like beautiful crystals sparkling in the sun. More unbelievable, this famous destination was once a garbage dump for the locals. In the years of the 20th century, the waters of Fort Bragg (California) were a place to dispose of the garbage of surrounding households. After that, the government ordered the beach to be closed and applied many measures to improve the problem of environmental pollution and reduce waste here and leave only stones and glass.The glass pieces have been eroded by nature, so it's completely safe for your feet. Photo: Pinterest Over time and extremes of weather, waves and wind have turned the sharp pieces of glass into millions of sparkling smooth pebbles. When visiting, tourists can completely walk barefoot on the famous colorful beach without fear of injury. Hyams Beach (Australia)The pure white sand and clear water of Hyams beach in Australia has been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Photo: telegraph It takes only a 3-hour drive from Sydney to the pure white sand beach with clear water, giving every visitor the feeling of being in paradise. Once recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, Hyams Beach is said to have the whitest sand in the world.Many other intriguing activities in the Hyams Beach area for visitors to enjoy. Photo: Pinterest Not only is this colorful beach the perfect place to get out in nature, but it is also a spot where you can watch whales or visit the Booderee National Park. Balos pink sand beach, Crete island (Greece) If you want to feel like you're in the Caribbean but don't want to be in the crowd, head to Balos Beach in Crete's northwest. Located in an unspoiled place, Balos Lagoon has emerald green water and a strangely colored beach with pink sand stretching along the bay. This pink sand phenomenon is simply caused by thousands of seashells being crushed by giant waves and extreme weather, providing the perfect check-in opportunity with second-to-none photos. Pfeiffer Beach (Purple sand beach in California, USA)Purple color can change dark and light depending on the wind direction. Photo: Pinterest The purple color can change from light to dark depending on the location. The more windy the northerly direction is, the darker purple the sand becomes. In addition to the beach, the Pfeiffer area attracts visitors with the famous Keyhole Rock and the gorgeous scenery when the sun's rays shine through each crevice. ----------------- Cre: Moc Nhien( Vietnam Sports Newspaper) #$gnal$#