21 Longest Beaches In The World

There is something special about taking a long walk on the beach. The feeling of sand on your toes, the rumble of the ocean crashing beside you and feeling a breeze blowing through your hair is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Walking on the beach is an activity we should all do. Some beaches are made for walking too.

A beach is a narrow strip of land worn down by the pounding of waves and wind, separating a body of water from inland areas. From Australia to Antigua, if you are looking for a beach where you can stroll for as far as the eye can see, here are 20 of the longest beaches in the world.

Longest Beaches

Longest Beaches In The World

21- Clifton Beach, Pakistan (10 miles/16 km)

At about 10 miles (1.6 km) long, Clifton Beach is a stunning stretch of sand popular with families.

Located on the Arabian Sea in the Pakistani city of Karachi, this beach offers a unique opportunity to ride camels.

The beach is one of the city’s main tourist attractions, and other things you can do here include amusement parks and a wide range of watersports.

If you happen to visit during a national holiday, you may even see the Pakistan Air Force put on a show.

Clifton Beach is in Karachi, Pakistan.

20- Corralejo Beach, Spain (10 miles/16 km)

Corralejo Beach is another beach that stretches for 10 miles (1.6 km) and is in one of the most beautiful parts of the North Atlantic coastline.

Situated off the west coast of North Africa, in the Fuerteventura region of the Canary Islands, it has impressive rolling dunes, which are a designated nature reserve.

Its stunning turquoise waters are a particularly intense shade of blue and a haven for swimmers and snorkelers.

It’s home to the Fuerteventura Dunes Marathon, a 13-mile (21-kilometre) race in the Nature Reserve, and the International Kite Festival.

Corralejo Beach is in Oliva, La, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands.

19- Long Beach, Canada (10 miles/16 km)

It might not be as long as other beaches on this list, but Long Beach is the longest beach in the Pacific Rim National Park Reserve.

Located between the villages of Tofino and Ucluelet, on the west coast of Vancouver Island in Canada, this 10-mile (1.6 km) stretch of uninterrupted shoreline is popular among surfers.

The natural landscape is exposed to the Pacific ocean and its powerful waves, which are as fierce to ride as they are fun.

Windsurfing is popular here and, as the beach is within a picturesque national park, there is gorgeous scenery to take in as you stroll along the sand.

Long Beach is in Pacific Rim National Park on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

18- Patara Beach, Turkey (11 miles/18 km)

The Turkish Riviera is impossibly picturesque, and the spectacular 11-mile (18 km) stretch that makes up Patara Beach is incredibly stunning.

As well as being long, it is also very wide, which makes it a great beach to play sports like football, frisbee or bat and ball on.

Known for its soft sand and very shallow waters, the beach is excellent for swimming. But perhaps the best reason for visiting is to watch sea turtles laying their eggs.

It’s the main reason why this beach and area is protected.

Patara Beach is in Gelemiş, Antalya Province, Turkey.

17- Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos (12 miles/19 km)

Continually praised as one of the most beautiful beaches of the world, Grace Bay Beach, in the Providenciales region of Turks and Caicos Islands, is long and thin.

Grace Jane Hutchings, the Commissioner’s wife, lent her name to the beach. Hugh Houston Hutchings served as Commissioner of the Turks and Caicos between 1933 and 1934.

Perhaps the most striking aspect of this beach is its gorgeous sand, which is soft, powdery, and brilliantly white, dazzling long into the distance.

It also feels fabulous on your feet as your toes dig into the sand.

If you fancy a swim, the water is fairly warm, and the presence of gently swaying palm trees makes it one of the most romantic spots on the planet.

Grace Bay Beach is in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.

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16- Cable Beach, Australia (14 miles/22.5km)

Named after the historic telegraph cable between Broome in Australia and Java in Indonesia in 1889, Cable Beach is a 14-mile (22.5 km) parade of white sand beside the Indian Ocean in Western Australia.

Flanked by low, rugged cliffs of the most stunning red ochre, it is a flat, immaculate, and (usually) empty beach that you will mostly have to yourself.

A great spot to take in spectacular sunsets, especially during a camel ride, you can also spot dolphins and whales here during the migration season.

As well as being a great beach to 4WD on, Cable Beach is also famous for housing one of Australia’s most famous nudist beaches and one of the longest nudist beaches in the world.

The ‘clothing-optional’ area is around 10.5 miles (17 km long), between the north of the beach access road and the mouth of Willie Creek.

Cable Beach is at Cable Beach Road, Broome, WA, Australia.

15- Seventeen Mile Beach, Antigua and Barbuda (17 miles/27 km)

It might not have the most imaginative name, but Seventeen Mile Beach in Antigua and Barbuda is precisely that – a 17-mile (27-km) long beach.

The longest beach in the Caribbean, it has an unspoiled landscape that has largely escaped the clutches of developers.

When you think of paradise, this is the kind of beach that immediately springs to mind.

With stunning aqua waters, soft powdery sand tinged with pink hues, and pretty much no facilities at all, this is the kind of tranquil haven where you can walk for miles, lost in a daze of happy thoughts.

Seventeen Mile Beach is on the western coast of Barbuda Island in Antigua and Barbuda.

14- Costa da Caparica, Portugal (19 miles/30.5 km)

On the Peninsula of Setubal, just over the bridge from Lisbon and within a stunning region of western Portugal, lies the Costa da Caparica.

Previously a prominent fishing area, the largest contiguous beach in Portugal is now a popular tourism destination for families.

Framed by jagged cliffs and many notable resorts and residences, it boasts all the facilities and entertainment you would expect in a family-friendly destination.

But as the beach stretches for 19 miles (30.5 km), that are plenty of quiet spots for you to soak in the hypnotic waves of the Atlantic Ocean and the overall relaxed vibe of the area.

Costa da Caparica is in Lisbon, Portugal.

13- Stockton Beach, Australia (20 miles/32 km)

Another extended Aussie beach, Stockton Beach, lies north of the Hunter River in New South Wales. It’s a beach to explore if you’re visiting Newcastle or Port Stephens.

At 20 miles (43 km), it is a beach with a checkered and mysterious history, as several aeroplanes and ships have crashed in the area.

It is not an especially well-known beach for swimming, but as it is a fairly wide expanse of sand, four-wheel driving, quad biking and motorbiking is very popular through the ocean wake and the rolling dunes said to be among the biggest in the world.

Stockton Beach is in Pitt Street, Stockton, NSW, Australia.

12- Muizenberg Beach, South Africa (25 miles/40 km)

Championed by some as the birthplace of surfing in South Africa, Muizenberg Beach is well known for its iconic rows of colourful beach huts that hug the coastline.

But what is not often recognized is how long the beach is – clocking in at over 25 miles (40 km).

Located in a suburb of Cape Town, Muizenberg is also renowned for rock climbing and its resident white shark population.

It is also a great place to spot penguins, and the associated town is quite charming.

Muizenberg Beach is on Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7950, South Africa.

11- Long Beach, USA (28 miles/45 km)

Almost three times as long as its namesake on Vancouver Island in Canada, the Long Beach in Washington state is lauded for its gorgeous landscape and interesting sights.

While the water might be too cold for some – wetsuits are recommended – many people come here for the clams, which they fervently dig up during the spring months.

The longest beach on the west coast, it hosts several popular events every year, including Restaurant Month in January, the Washington State International Kite Festival in August and the WooHoo Wine Tasting & Holiday Light Show in December.

Long Beach is Washington, USA.

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10- Virginia Beach, USA (35 miles/56 km)

According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Virginia Beach in Virginia, USA, is the longest pleasure beach in the world.

At 35 miles (56 km) long, this stretch of beach is known for its iconic boardwalk and vibrant promenade, which houses plenty of great restaurants and entertainment venues.

It is also a renowned residence for celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Mark Ruffalo, Missy Elliot, and Jason George, who all own homes here.

You might not see any of them when you walk up and down the beach, but if you keep your eyes peeled, you should see some dolphins.

Virginia Beach is on Atlantic Avenue, Virginia, USA.

9- Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand (55 miles/88.5 km)

I’m not sure why it’s called Ninety Mile Beach when it is only 55 miles (88.5 km) long, but this extended stretch of coastline on the North Island of New Zealand remains one of the longest beaches in the world.

Located around 150 miles (240 km) from Auckland, this beach is a popular tourist destination famed for its iconic dunes that bring to mind the Sahara desert, as well as the lush Aupouri Forest, which frames it perfectly.

The dunes are also a favourite spot for bodyboarding, making for a fascinating diversion when you’re not watching the waves.

Ninety Mile Beach stretches from Ahipara to Scott Point in Northland, New Zealand.

8- Ibeno Beach, Nigeria (56 miles/90 km)

Nigeria isn’t the first country that springs to mind when you think about beaches, but along its Central Atlantic Coast is a 56-mile (90 km) extension of shore known as Ibeno Beach.

With gorgeous white sand offset by the stunning Gulf of Guinea, the largest stretch of sand in West Africa is a haven for water sports enthusiasts.

Jet-skiing is especially popular here, while the locals regularly enjoy wakeboarding, canoeing, paddleboarding, and kayaking.

It’s also an excellent spot for snorkelling, as there are several coral reefs to explore.

Ibeno Beach is in Kwa Ibo, Nigeria.

7- Playa Novillero, Mexico (57 miles/91 km)

If the sight of wild horses running free among the ocean waves doesn’t draw you to Playa Novillero Beach, then maybe the fact that the water is so shallow you can walk over 330 feet (100 m) out into it will.

Situated in the Nayarit region of Mexico, it’s long and about a third of a mile wide, which means you will get plenty of personal space to enjoy.

Blessed with warm waters all year round, this is a lovely destination in which to swim or surf.

It also has several interesting art museums and quaint old churches that add extra character to the shoreline.

Playa Novillero is at 28, Fovissste, 63119 Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico.

6- Grand Strand, USA (60 miles/96 km)

A top tourist destination in South Carolina, Grand Strand stretches for some 60 miles (96 km) from Little River to Winyah Bay.

A crescent of beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this is not a spot you will get to enjoy alone, given that over 10 million visitors descend upon its main city, Myrtle Beach, every year.

But it is a beach you will love because of its outstanding natural beauty.

There is plenty to see and do here away from the sand full of glitzy beach resorts and thriving coastal villages.

Not least shopping, in one of the many world-class malls in the area.

Grand Strand is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA.

5- Padre Island National Seashore, USA (70 miles/113 km)

One or two beaches falsely claim to be the longest beach in the USA, but Padre Island National Seashore is accepted as the one that is.

Proof that everything is bigger in Texas, this beach takes the form of some 70 miles (113 km) of white sand.

It is known for being one of the world’s longest drivable beaches, and with its warm waters coming from the Gulf of Mexico, it is an excellent destination for year-round swimming.

Another beach that features sea turtles, the north side of it is a well-known party spot for college students on spring break.

The south side features an incredible presentation of flora and fauna.

Padre Island National Seashore is at 20301 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, USA.

4- Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (75 miles/120 km)

Extending along 75 breathtaking miles (120 km) of the Bay of Bengal, Cox’s Bazar runs from Kolatoli Beach in the south up to Sea Beach in the north.

The world’s longest ‘natural sea’ beach, it is one of Bangladesh’s most popular tourist destinations, with many people coming here to enjoy its coastal charms.

Known for being a sloped fine white sandy beach that naturally descends into the ocean, this Cox’s Bazar is also a fabulous place to enjoy some incredible sunsets.

Cox’s Bazar is in Karachi, Bangladesh.

3- Ninety Mile Beach, Australia (94 miles/151 km)

Like its namesake in New Zealand, Ninety Mile Beach is not that long. However, at 94 miles (151 km), it’s close enough to let that go.

Located on the southeast coast of Victoria, this is another beautiful place to watch the sunset.

Popular with fishermen and swimmers, it faces the Bass Strait and Gippsland Lakes and is an excellent destination for dolphin and whale watching.

Dotted with a chain of quaint coastal towns, the pristine, untamed coastline is covered in golden sand and reefs, serving plenty of Instagrammable photo opportunities.

Ninety Mile Beach runs from Port Albert to Lakes Entrance in Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

2- Eighty Mile Beach, Australia (136 miles/220 km)

With fabulous sunsets, sunrises and huge tides as high as 28 feet (9 m), Eighty Mile Beach is a place to escape from the madding crowd and connect with nature.

Once known as Ninety Mile Beach, authorities changed this wild and rugged beach’s name in 1946 to avoid confusion with the Victorian beach that once bore that same name.

At the bottom of the ocean is the wreck of a pearling fleet sunk by a cyclone in 1887.

Eighty Mile Beach, known for fishing and shell collecting, is low and sandy, with an expanse of dunes around Anna Plains.

Features along the beach are mangrove bays, seagrass meadows and tidal creeks and thousands of small migratory wading birds – like eastern curlews, oystercatchers and plovers, flock to this beach in summer.

The Karajarri, Nyangumarta and Ngarla people are the traditional custodians of Eighty Mile Beach.

Eighty Mile Beach lies between Port Headland and Broome in Western Australia. 

1- Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil (150 miles/241 km)

By far and away, the longest beach in the world is the Praia do Cassino Beach, which runs for over 150 miles (241 km) from Rio down to Uruguay.

If you wanted to walk its entire length, it would take you at least a week.

Known for its gorgeous white sand, aqua-green waters and warm temperatures, this beach features elongated areas of seclusion and beautiful landscapes of exquisite natural beauty.

Several spots along the shoreline are suitable for surfing, swimming, and fishing, while the undulating dunes showcase a magnificent collection of flora and fauna.

Praia do Cassino Beach is in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

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