It is almost against human nature not to profit from precious locations in our planet rather than preserving its ecosystem. Hopefully things are changing in our generation and there are few of the best beaches in the world. which are very good example of sustainable tourism. Below you will find a list of the best eco-friendly beaches.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia: Awarded "Cleanest Beach in Queensland", this 4.3-mile white sparkling beach is a pioneer in resource recovering and environmental protection. Whitehaven Beach is famous for its white silica sand and crystal-clear waters.
Playa Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica: Located in a slice of the biologically intense Pacific rain Playa Matapalo is one of the most scenic locations in Costa Rica. It is very remote and access is not very easy fortunately otherwise it would get spoiled as so many other beaches in the world.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu, Hawaii: This "Curved" bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. The bay floor is actually the crater of an ancient volcano that flooded when the exterior wall collapsed and the ocean rushed in. There is a large sandy beach great for swimming and relaxing.
Koh Libong, Trang Province, Thailand: This is certainly not the typical beach in Thailand that has been trashed by herds of tourists. With the support of Swedish environmentalists this island is now in working progress as a protected reserve. In some seasons the only beach visitors are crabs, birds, turtles and dugongs.
Las Islas Cies, Galicia, Spain: Often ranked as one of the best beaches in Europe and also topping the list of the best beaches in the world, Las Islas Cies have and incredible resemblance to those in the Caribbean. The number of travellers is restricted, cars or any other sort of polluting vehicles are prohibited and overnight lodging is restricted to camping facilities.
Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Australia: Awarded "Cleanest Beach in Queensland", this 4.3-mile white sparkling beach is a pioneer in resource recovering and environmental protection. Whitehaven Beach is famous for its white silica sand and crystal-clear waters.
Playa Matapalo, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica: Located in a slice of the biologically intense Pacific rain Playa Matapalo is one of the most scenic locations in Costa Rica. It is very remote and access is not very easy fortunately otherwise it would get spoiled as so many other beaches in the world.
Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve, Oahu, Hawaii: This "Curved" bay was declared a protected marine life conservation area and underwater park in 1967. The bay floor is actually the crater of an ancient volcano that flooded when the exterior wall collapsed and the ocean rushed in. There is a large sandy beach great for swimming and relaxing.
Koh Libong, Trang Province, Thailand: This is certainly not the typical beach in Thailand that has been trashed by herds of tourists. With the support of Swedish environmentalists this island is now in working progress as a protected reserve. In some seasons the only beach visitors are crabs, birds, turtles and dugongs.
Las Islas Cies, Galicia, Spain: Often ranked as one of the best beaches in Europe and also topping the list of the best beaches in the world, Las Islas Cies have and incredible resemblance to those in the Caribbean. The number of travellers is restricted, cars or any other sort of polluting vehicles are prohibited and overnight lodging is restricted to camping facilities.
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