(Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images) Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise waters. The beach features shallow lagoons and offers other aquatic adventures.

These pink sand beaches with some gorgeous blue or pink waves look like something on another planet—but they’re totally real and ready to be visited (when it’s OK to travel again)!

A stunning beach in Europe with rare pink sand is dubbed one of the most beautiful and unique beaches in the world. But, if anyone steps foot onto it, a hefty fine could be coming their way.

The world’s best beach has been revealed by Tripadvisor as a beautiful bay in Greece with pink sands. Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been listed as 2025’s Best Beach by Tripadvisor ...

A remarkable pink-hued sandy stretch in Greece has been named the best beach in the world for 2025, while some notable UK shorelines placed highly in the European rankings. Travel guidance ...

The beach is best known for its striking pink sand that becomes more visible based on weather conditions and the season. The unique pink hue comes from microscopic organisms known as Foraminifera ...