World’s best beaches for 2025, according to Tripadvisor

CNN
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Warm, tranquil, sun-splashed beaches? Yes, please.

Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to visit in 2025.

The travel reviews platform has compiled several best of lists, including the global top 25 best beaches, a US-focused list, a 25th anniversary list and a range of regional top 10s.

The very best beach in the world? That would be Elafonissi Beach on the Greek island of Crete, according to Tripadvisor.

Known for pink sand and warm, crystal-clear waters, this spot on the island’s southwest coast is a prime location in May and September when visitors will have more peace and quiet before and after the peak summer crowds. Elafonissi Beach rejoined the list for the first time since 2021.

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