Stunning Scots beach ‘looks just like Caribbean' with crystal clear waters
It was named in the top 20 best beaches in the world last year
SEA FOR YOURSELF Stunning Scots beach 'looks just like Caribbean' with crystal clear waters
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A STUNNING Scots beach that boasts crystal clear waters and miles of white sand has been compared to the Caribbean.
Luskentyre, on the Isle of Harris, has received many awards for its beauty including TripAdvisor's Best of the Best Beaches.
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Luskentyre Beach has been compared to the Caribbean
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The picturesque location features shores of white sand and beautiful green-blue water
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It's possible to take a stroll along this beach without seeing another soul, making it the ideal secluded retreat
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The picturesque location features shores of white sand and beautiful green-blue water.
Further adding to Luskentyre's appeal – visitors might expect to have to share the beauty spot with crowds.
But it's often possible to take a stroll along this beach without seeing another soul, making it the ideal secluded retreat.
The multi-award winning beach boasts spectacular sand dunes and views over the island of Taransay, famous for being the setting of the BBC's Castaway.
Nearby activities include hillwalking, cycling and kayaking.
Last year, it was named in the top 20 best beaches in the world.
One TikTokker named Caz shared a video from her day at Luskentyre Beach - and she was not disappointed.
She shared videos from the stunning crystal clear waters, along with the caption: "Scotland? Or the Caribbean?"
Many people flocked to the comments and were surprised to learn that the beach is on their doorstep.
One person wrote: "The Isle of Harris beaches are incredible! The water is turquoise and the sand is so white."
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Another said: "Love Luskentyre beach, it's gorgeous."
A third commented: "Where the hell are you finding beaches like this in Scotland?"
And a fourth added: "Are we in the same Scotland?"
Experts at Condé Nast Traveler recently compiled a list of the best beaches across the UK - and Luskentyre featured at number 41.
Describing the beach, experts at Condé Nast Traveler said: "The Isle of Harris has some of the most evocative landscapes in the Outer Hebrides.
"Brooding, somber backdrops, terrains reminiscent of lunar scenes—it has a real sense of isolation. And there are many beaches to be enjoyed, too.
"The best is arguably Luskentyre, which has azure-green waters less associated with Scotland than with the Caribbean: clear as crystal, and trimmed by vast white coastline.
"Occasionally, wild ponies are spotted grazing along the dunes, but they're not the only nature to be spied: otters, seals, dolphins, eagles, and deer all call Harris home."
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