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15 Of the Longest Beaches In The World
When youre sitting in a cubicle at work the thought of strolling down a sun-drenched, palm-fringed beach
somewhere exotic can really lift spirits. The problem is, as many of you will be well aware, that many of
the beaches we frequent are swamped with visitors at the weekends and during holidays. In other words,
that dream of peace and tranquility isnt what youre going to get.
However, you will be pleased to know that there are still plenty of beaches in the world that are long and
wide enough to lose yourself. Here are 15 of the longest beaches from around the world, some are closer
to home than youd think!
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Praia do Cassino Beach, Brazil
Praia do Cassino Beach: At over 150 miles in length, this is the longest beach in the entire world. Brazils
beaches are known for their white sand, warm temperatures and welcoming locals. Any trip here is going
to be hot, hot, hot! All sorts of water activities can be enjoyed here but surfing is the most popular
pastime.
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Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh
Coxs Bazar: This beach has the distinction of being the worlds longest natural sand beach, stretching
across 150 miles. Its an interesting place which is one of the most popular tourist attractions in
Bangladesh but remains relatively little known amongst travellers in general since Bangladesh is not
considered a top destination for the average family. The people who do go here will find that there are
three separate spots to enjoy: Laboni Beach which is the main beach close to town, Humchari which is
loved for its waterfalls and Inani Beach which is favoured for suntanning. You may hear people here
calling the beach Panowa; the term means little flower and is the nickname that locals know the place
by.
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Padre Island, Texas
Padre Island: This beach is about 130 miles long and is known for being one of the longest drivable
beaches in the world. Located in Texas, the water here is from the Gulf of Mexico so its a place where
the water is warm enough for swimming nearly all year round. There are two distinct sides to this beach;
the north side is a party spot for spring break kids and the south side is a National Seashore where
visitors can see the dunes and tides preserved in their original state. Make sure to look for the sea turtles
which are a favourite tourist attraction here.
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Ninety Mile Beach, Australia
Ninety Mile Beach, Australia: At just over ninety miles, this is a beautiful Australian beach dotted with
charming coastal towns. Unfortunately, there arent terrific swimming or surfing conditions here most of
the time so its not necessarily a favourite beach for watersports. Nevertheless, people who are seeking
to get great beach photographs will find miles and miles of picture perfect spots here.
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Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand
Ninety Mile Beach, New Zealand: Not to be outdone by Australia, this neighbouring country also has a
Ninety Mile Beach. However, this one is slightly shorter at about 88 miles in length. Its a popular tourist
destination because the sand dunes here look a lot like desert land which provides an interesting contrast
to the ocean.
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Playa Novillero, Mexico
Playa Novillero: . This little-known beach is a favourite of people who have travelled extensively
throughout Mexico. It is a pristine beach that stretches about fifty miles long and has unique wave
patterns that interest people who study water. Despite the fact that this isnt a tourist attraction, there are
some interesting sights to see in the nearby area including historic churches and an indigenous art
museum.
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Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach: This popular tourist beach that people on the East Coast flock to each summer is
approximately 35 miles long. It has the distinction of being named The Worlds Longest Pleasure Beach
by the Guinness Book of World Records. You can take that to mean whatever you like but keep in mind
that Virginias state motto is Virginia is for Lovers.
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Long Beach, Washington
Long Beach: This beach regularly claims to be the longest beach in the world and/or the United States
but its only aboutthirty miles long, so in reality its five times shorter than the longest beaches in the
world. Nevertheless, it is a long beach and the longest beach on the United States West Coast so it gets
to rank even though it boasts to be bigger than it is.
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Stockton Beach, Australia
Stockton Beach: This beach is only about 20 miles long but its one of the widest long beaches in the
world. In other words, this babys got length and girth. Its known for its sand dunes; in fact, its said to
have the largest moving sand dunes in the world. You can ride quads or go sandboarding on the dunes
and then hit the water with your surfboard.
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Muizenberg, South Africa
Muizenberg: This is a beach located in a small beach town in Africa that is charming, quaint and filled with
small historic sites. The beach is slightly longer than twelve miles and is popular among rock climbers
who scale the cliffs there. They tend to watch out carefully below though because part of the beach,
called False Bay, is known for its White Shark population.
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Colva Beach, India
Colva Beach: At approximately twelve and a half miles long, Colva Beach is the longest of the beautiful
beaches of Goa. This part of India became popular with in the 1970s with Western tourists who were
interested in exploring an Eastern way of life. Its popularity grew when it became a spot for multi-day
raves where people from around the world would party the days away. There are over 50 miles of coastal
white sand beaches here that welcome in a diverse array of backpacking travellers.
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Clifton Beach, Pakistan
Clifton Beach: This ten mile long beach on the Arabian Sea is a popular place for Pakistans tourists due
in no small part to the fact that its believed to be safe even in times when the rest of the country is
politically unsettled. That safety was jeopardised in 2003 due to an oil spill in the area but it has since
been rebuilt. Amusement parks, camel rides and general beach activities all draw people to the area.
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Wasaga Beach, Canada
Wasaga Beach: This beach is only about eight and a half miles long but it has the honour of being the
worlds longest freshwater beach (or so it claims in its tour guides anyway). Its a favourite tourist
destination for Ontario visitors who can enjoy activities ranging from hiking to boating.
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Sauble Beach, Canada
Sauble Beach: With nearly seven miles of beach, this is the worlds second longest freshwater beach
behind Ontarios other major beach, Wasaga. If youre a fan of freshwater, Ontario is definitely the place
to go for the long beaches!
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Marina Beach, India Marina Beach:
. This beach is only about eight miles long so many people are surprised to see it on a list of the worlds
longest beaches. However, it has been marketed as the worlds longest beach so successfully that
people often believe that it really is a very long beach. Its not in the top ten but that doesnt mean that its
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a beach that should be ignored; located on the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean, its a beautiful sandy
beach that offers much to the tourist who is drawn there. One of the special sights that youll want to
make sure to see is the set of stone statues here which honour local celebrities ranging from actors to
politicians. Itshould be noted that the water here is polluted and swimming in some areas is off limits but
it is still considered a tourist destination for anyone visiting Chennai.
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