While beaches are usually connected with sunshine, sand and relaxation, certain beach places have strange, mysterious atmospheres that are filled with haunted stories and ghostly pasts.
Here are 5 haunted beaches around the world
1. Manzanita Beach
According to legend, when Spanish sailors shipwrecked in nearby Manzanita Beach, Oregon, in the sixteenth century, they tried to hide a chest of gold they were transporting by killing a man and burying the chest with his remains. It’s rumoured that the guy they killed’s spirit still haunts the beach.
2. Capitola City Beach
Visitors to this renowned beach in Santa Cruz, California, have reported witnessing a grayish ghost that comes and then vanishes before their eyes. It’s believed to come out most frequently around 3:00 a.m.
3. Litchfield Beach
A young man is said to have fallen from his horse and drowned near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, in 1822 while on his way to see his fiancée. The tale of this man has spread so far across the region that some people even think it was Edward Teach, well-known as the infamous pirate Blackbeard.
4. Sandsend Beach
Sandsend Beach in England, with its rough cliffs and crashing waves, has a terrible tale of the Black Dog. Stories from the area claim that a ghostly black dog that roams the beach brings bad luck. This mysterious creature has been believed to have been spotted for generations, giving visitors a scary feeling.
5. Balete Beach
Balete Drive in the Philippines is well-known for its stunning beach, but it also has a dark story. According to local stories, a sad woman’s ghost haunts the beach, appearing to passersby on occasion. This story gives a strange atmosphere to an otherwise peaceful location.
