Beach

These are the best beaches in the world for 2026

Millions of reviews on the Tripadvisor website reveal the best beaches in the world in 2026. Here are the top ten beaches for the coming year.

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece
The hotel that will be built at Dor Beach.

Dor beach gets a new lease on life: Major tourism project planned for the area

Isla Pasión, Mexico.

The world’s most beautiful beaches revealed – and you won’t believe how close they are

Ancient Crusader sword, dated to the 12th century CE, discovered off of Israel's Dor Beach in northern Israel, February 22, 2026.

University of Haifa student discovers 12th century Crusader sword off of Israel’s northern coast


Paddle out at Palmahim Beach calls for release of Gaza hostages

Over 100 surfers and kayakers formed a circle of hope at Palmahim Beach, urging the return of hostages held in Gaza.

A paddle out for the hostages at Palmahim Beach on Friday, January 10, 2025.

Germany’s army of hobby archaeologists is coming up with amazing finds

A garment brooch made of gilded silver and adorned with almandines—a type of garnet—was discovered near the village of Reez, close to Rostock.

 A treasure hunter looking for metal objects on the Baltic Sea beach in Heiligendamm.

It turns out paradise exists, and it's in the Indian Ocean

A perfect mix of pristine beaches, rainforests, and clear waters—your guide to a Seychelles vacation with itineraries, accommodations, top restaurants, and must-see spots.

 Like in a postcard. Seychelles

Health Ministry issues water safety advisories for various areas of Israel

The ministry advised citizens against swimming at several Tel Aviv and Herzliya beaches.

 Drinking water, illustration

Two “doomsday fish” spotted on California beaches in less than three months

The proximity of these strandings has reignited discussions about the oarfish's mythical reputation as a predictor of natural disasters.

 What is this monster? Second oarfish spotted on a California beach in three months.

Scientists reveal nauseating composition of Sydney’s mysterious black beach blobs

 Sydney’s Bondi beach. Image by ashleyt is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Mysterious white blobs wash ashore on Newfoundland beaches, baffling experts

Locals suggest blobs could be 'chunks of cheese, alien feces, or whale snot'.

 Newfoundland beach. Image by Derek Keats licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Springs, horses, and beaches: Top attractions for family outings

For the holidays, we'll have more time with the kids to enjoy nature. Here are two attractions to enhance your family outing and unplug from screens.

Kibbutzim Stream in Emek HaMa'ayanot

Woman suspected of throwing sand at Ben-Gvir released from detention

Noa Goldenberg, arrested for throwing sand at Itamar Ben-Gvir, is released to house arrest, with her mother denouncing the detention as "absurd" amid protests.

 Noa Goldenberg, suspected of throwing sand at Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir on the beach in Tel Aviv seen after a police investigation in Tel Aviv, September 8, 2024.

Woman arrested after throwing sand at Ben-Gvir during Tel Aviv beach visit

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was confronted at Tel Aviv's Geula Beach by a protester who threw sand at him.

 Israeli minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir attends a conference called "Israel's return to the Temple Mount", at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on July 24, 2024.