Pictures: The 20 most beautiful beaches in the world

<p> What visitors say: &quot;There was nothing to dislike, a beautiful place in every way and snorkelling - well words cannot describe. Perfect.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;This area is a natural treasure. It is untouched, and only changes made by nature occur here which makes it a very special place to visit and take seascape pictures.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Soft warm sand between the toes, the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean lapping up the shore line, sunny days where even the rain is part of paradise.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;This is an excellent beach. The clear water and white sand make it a joy to walk along. Take time to collect a few shells (there were tons of sandollars when we were there) and enjoy the surf.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;This is a near perfect beach. The sand is soft and there is plenty of it. There is a great boardwalk all along the water as well. Everywhere there is something to do whether it be walking, running, people watching, eating, having a coffee or shopping.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Nice long beach located to the extreme north of Isla Mujeres. Even if the sea is rough everywhere else on the island, it seems that it is always calm on Playa del Norte. Just laying around and enjoying the view is the best way to conclude a visiting day on the island.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;The area has a wild, untouched beauty. We made it to our cabin over a sandspit at low tide and were cabin-bound at other times where we sat and watched whales and birds from our patio and had a panoramic view of Chesterman Beach.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;The beaches of Ses Illetes on Formentera are absolutely amazing.... Crystal clear water,white sandy beaches...just like in the Caribbean, right here in the Med.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;You can walk for ever on powder sand and not see anyone else!!! You feel like Robinson Crusoe and you find peace and relaxation.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say:&nbsp;A &quot;gem in the crown of Gower&quot; has &quot;unbelievable views&quot;; it's &quot;clean and peaceful... &quot;The BEST in the West.&quot;... &quot;The most amazing sight on the lovely Gower Coast.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;I think it's the best beach on the island: With more sand than people, and beautiful sunsets, it is paradise.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Horseshoe Bay was breath-taking. It was the cleanest beach I have ever seen. You could swim in the pools formed between the rocks and clearly see all the colorful fish. The water was the perfect temperature the Caribbean offers.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;It was a breathtaking view. The waves were rough, you have white sand beaches on one side and mountainous rocks on the other. The seclusion keeps the numbers low.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Catch the low tide and the Cathedral will reveal itself. It is one of the most breath-taking natural attractions I've seen. The beach itself is gorgeous, just the view on top of the rocks of the Atlantic will make one feel dizzy with pleasure.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Flamenco was everything we had hoped for and more. It is a semi-circular white sand beach. Towering over it on three sides are green carpeted hills.The fourth side boasts clear turquoise water with a gradual slope and visibility up 3 feet. The surf breaks before it enters the beach area leaving only gentle waves that make soothing sounds as the reach shore.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;This is the most beautiful beach I've ever seen, easy to understand why people chose it as the most beautiful beach in brazil. The beauty can't be described, it has to be seen by your own eyes. Even the way to reach the beach is special, you have to go down taking stairs.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;We were here just for a few hours, but they were the most relaxing, calming and idyllic few hours we have spent for a long time. This is a beach that we only imagined existed in dreams. The beach was exceptionally clean, white silica, turquoise waters and fish feeding from our hands.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;Grace Bay Beach is heaven on earth; white sand, blue water ... and peace and quiet. No one harrasses you on the beach, chairs are plentiful and walks are most enjoyable.&quot;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;This is by far the most beautiful beach I have been on earth. Crystal clear blue/green water which you can walk in for half a mile, sand bars everywhere. I cannot begin to describe how beautiful this place was.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p> What visitors say: &quot;The natural beauty of Ft De Soto Beach Park never fails to take my breath away...this is one of the few beaches where there are sugar white sands beaches and no development. The water is a lovely blue and one can see many shore birds.&quot;</p>