A perfect beach, blue waves, white sand, delicious seafood, adventurous water sports, sunbathing and much more are the definition of beach vacation dreams. This time, let’s go in the opposite direction and find a few unique beaches worldwide.

Here are 5 most surreal beaches on Earth you should visit at least once

1. Red Beach, Greece

Santorini’s Red Beach is breathtaking. Because of volcanic eruptions, this location stands out with its brilliant red sand and black stones. This place attracts tourists like birds due to its natural landscape, which is encircled by huge volcanic rocks.

2. Playa del Amor, Mexico

Playa del Amor, often known as the Hidden Beach, is a hidden located in Mexico. This beach is nestled in the Marieta Islands, which is a dream come true.

3. Glass Beach, California

Glass Beach is a remarkable beach in California’s MacKerricher State Park, close to Fort Bragg. For decades, locals threw trash, broken glass and broken appliances over the cliff and into the water below, creating this glossy beach that was once a landfill.

4. Maho Beach, Caribbean Islands

The most famous feature of the Caribbean is its beaches, which are beautiful but not very noteworthy—that is until you go to the Maho beach on Saint Martin’s island. People come here to take pictures of planes flying quite close to the sea.

5. White Sand Beach, Australia

White Sand Beach located in New South Wales has the Guinness World Record for having the whitest sand. Going on holiday at Hyams Beach is like playing in the snow during the summer. It is one of the best places to visit and everyone should visit this beach at least once.

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