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The South African
06-05-2025
- The South African
Cape Town beach named one of the 'World's 50 Best Beaches'
The world's best beaches for 2025 have just been named and one of Cape Town's very own has made the prestigious list. According to The World's 50 Best Beaches , this year's list was a culmination of many days spent by judges, Beach Ambassadors and World's 50 Beaches team exploring beaches all over the world. These judges found Cape Town's famous Boulders Beach special enough to be placed at a respectable 12th spot on the list, adding: 'Famous for its resident colony of African penguins, Boulders Beach near Cape Town offers a unique opportunity to observe these charming birds up close in their stunning natural habitat. The beach is set against a backdrop of large granite boulders that create sheltered coves with unusually warm waters, ideal for swimming. This setting makes it distinct from other Atlantic Ocean beaches in the area, which are typically cooler. The presence of the penguins, combined with the safe, warm swimming spots, draws both tourists and locals who are looking for a unique beach experience that combines wildlife observation with leisure activities.' Although South Africa's Boulders Beach just missed out on the top 10, two other African beaches did make the cut. Anse Source D'Argent in the Seychelles claimed the 7th spot, while Nosy Iranja in Madagascar featured at number eight. Here are the beaches which also featured in the top 10: Cala Goloritze, Italy Entalula Beach, Philippines Bang Bao Beach, Thailand Fteri Beach, Greece PK 9 Beach, French Polynesia Canto de la Playa, Dominican Republic Anse Source D'Argent, Seychelles Nosy Iranja, Madagascar Ofu Beach, American Samoa Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tiny European beach that could be in the Caribbean named among 10 best
According to a ranking by travel professionals, this tiny beach in Santanyi has been named one of Europe's best beaches of 2025 despite being the site of a major protest in 2024 A small cove with crystal blue waters, and only a small stretch of sand, has been named among the 50 best beaches in the world. A new report from The World's 50 Best Beaches has named Mallorcan beach Es Caló des Moro, the ninth best beach in Europe as part of its 2025 list of Europe's 50 Best Beaches. According to the company: 'The ranking was voted on by over 1,000 travel professionals, including our judges, Beach Ambassadors and our own World's 50 Beaches team.' Es Caló des Moro, dubbed a hidden gem, is just 3.7-miles from the town of Santanyi in the southeast corner of Mallorca. Despite its relatively small size - only 40 metres in length - it is regularly praised for its fine sands and turquoise waters. One of the reasons the beach is so beloved by British holidaymakers is because of its relative seclusion. Es Caló des Moro sits deep inside a bay with white cliffs creating a sense of privacy for sunbathers. That said, the beach's seclusion also makes it somewhat difficult to access. To get down to the water you will need to walk around 100m on foot. But, it is possible to drive all the way down to the beach, if accessibility is a concern. The beach is also a regular haunt for locals who are fiercely protective of it, having put up signs saying that the road is private. If you are able to take the flight of stairs down to the beach, you will pass the beach Cala s'Almunia on the way down. While Es Caló des Moro is considered the more picturesque of the two, Cala s'Alumunia offers a wonderful detour with its rocky outcroppings and pine tree surroundings. The water is just as clear as further below, though the shore is more gravel than sand at times. The beach's limited accessibility also means that modern conveniences like sunbed and parasol rental and beach bars and restaurants are not available. This is also likely because of its popularity with the locals, who wished to keep the beach under the radar for a while. There are also no water sport activities at Es Caló des Moro. However, crystal-clear and calm conditions of the water mean that the beach is ideal for snorkelling. The water is relatively shallow though, but that makes it well-suited for children. As Es Caló des Moro has gained greater attention and drawn the interest of foreign holidaymakers, locals have begun to increasingly avoid the area. Es Caló des Moro has become one of the four beaches most heavily avoided by locals, according to a recent research project. The research project was conducted by Sergio Obrador of the Demographic and Tourism Studies Group at the University of the Balearic Islands and was designed to determine the effects of overcrowding on the mobility of local residents. Of the random sample of 404 residents that participated in a survey, 85% said they had stopped visiting certain places on the island due to overcrowding in the summer. Mallorcan locals confirmed that the majority of the places they had begun to avoid due to overcrowding were beaches and coves. Four of these beaches locals named were: Es Caló des Moro, Es Trenc, Sa Calobra and Magaluf. Access in Es Caló des Moro became an increasingly heated issue. In fact, in the summer of 2024 the beach became the site of a major local-led protest against overcrowding. Around 300 residents gathered on Es Caló des Moro cove in Santanyi protesting overcrowding on the Spanish island on June 16, 2024. The police were called after protesters began shouting 'tourists go home' and officials called for the removal of protest banners from the beach. On The World's 50 Best Beaches list of Europe's best for 2025, six beaches are in Spain. Playa de Rodas came in fourth on the ranking while Cala Macarelleta also cracked the top 20, taking fourteenth place.
1News
30-04-2025
- 1News
Cathedral Cove makes World's Best 50 Beaches list
The beautiful white sand and rocky outcrops of Coromandel's Cathedral Cove beach have made the World's Best 50 Beaches list for 2025. The annual list by The World's 50 Best Beaches website used insights from more than 1000 judges, Beach Ambassadors and World's 50 Beaches team exploring beaches all over the world. Coming in at number 45 this year — one place higher than last year's 46th ranking — was New Zealand's very own Mautohe Cathedral Cove. The website highlighted the "iconic arch" which gave the beach its name and framed the view of the Pacific Ocean. "The beach is accessible by water via boat or kayak or by a walking trail, and it remains a pristine and tranquil place to visit," it said. Judges also noted the "scenic beauty" of the landscape, with golden sand lined with native pohutukawa trees and surrounding cliffs of the Te Whanganui o Hei Marine Reserve. Topping the list was Cala Goloritzé on Sardinia, Italy, with Entalula Beach in Palawan, Philippines second and Bang Bao Beach on the Thai island of Koh Kood third. Destination Hauraki Coromandel marketing manager Megan Nunn said she was "incredibly proud to see Mautohe Cathedral Cove named among the world's top 50 beaches for the second year running". "This iconic location is not only a treasured jewel of Hauraki Coromandel but also a must-do experience for visitors to New Zealand. "Its natural beauty, cultural significance, and place in the hearts of so many make this recognition truly special — reaffirming Mautohe Cathedral Cove's status as one of the most spectacular and valued coastal destinations in the world," Munn said. In December last year the walking tracks reopened following damage sustained during in the summer of 2022-2023, including by Cyclone Gabrielle.
