“Best Beaches by Lonely Planet is the perfect coffee table book to dip into when the mood takes you” -
The West Australian
,
From dazzling coves with sprawling coastlines to mystical shores with azure waters, Lonely Planet's experts present 100 of the most incredible beaches in the world plus the reasons why each is so unique and special.
Explore our planet's most
exceptional
and
unexpected
beaches through an impeccable combination of aerial and ground photography. Discover essential information on how to reach each utopia, and find handy 'top 5' themed lists detailing the best beaches for wildlife, sunsets, people watching, and more.
Inside
Lonely Planet's Best Beaches:
100 extraordinary beaches
around the world including the
location
of each beach and
how to get there
Stunning photography throughout
that captures the extreme beauty and scenery of each place
Expert knowledge and insider tips
so you can make the most of your adventure
'
Top 5 beaches' lists
including: best family-friendly beaches; best beaches to snorkel; most remote beaches; most unexpected best beaches; beaches worth the crowd; best beaches to see nature
Featuring beaches from: Oceania
: Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia;
Africa
: South Africa, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles;
Asia
: India, Maldives, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Japan;
Middle East
: Qatar, Egypt, Yemen;
Europe:
Croatia, Wales, Iceland, France, Spain, Germany, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Norway, England, Ireland, Denmark Portugal, Scotland, Turkiye,
Americas
: Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Peru, Antarctica, Colombia, Jamaica, St Lucia, Panama, Barbados, Canada, USA, Puerto Rico
This definitive guide to our planet's best beaches is the perfect gift for adventurers, armchair travellers, and beach photography collectors. Use this sublime compendium to inspire an out-of-this-world trip or to simply relax and unwind as you marvel at our world's many natural wonders.