Most Britons dream of visiting a white sand beach, visualizing images of breathtaking coastlines in Greece or the Caribbean.
However, pink sand is more romantic for tourists and a few beaches in Europe have it. The iron minerals in the sand oxidise with the air, giving it a pinkish-red hue.
Besides Europe, tourists can feel the pink sand between their toes across various places throughout the world. And, if you are looking for some suggestions, here’re the ones you can consider.
The Jurassic Coast is one of the preferred vacation spots among Britons who travel to the English Riviera. This seaside stretch houses a beach with pink sand. Holidaymakers have been raving about Paignton Beach on TripAdvisor as well.
A traveller said, “My daughter loved the pink sand! The beachfront is nice as well; it’s orderly, spotless, and uncrowded.”
There are numerous other attractions in the area, including Paignton Pier. However, the majority of tourists choose to spend the day lounging on the beach. Additionally, the Splashdown Quay West nearby is the biggest outdoor water park in the UK.
Other nearby beaches like Broadsands Beach and Goodrington Sands are renowned for having sand that is an unusual pinkish-red colour.
The majority of tourists travel to Crete to unwind on the island’s golden sands or explore some of its historic sites. However, there’s another, less well-known attraction that frequently goes unnoticed.
Located in western Crete, the small island of Elafonisi is connected to the mainland by a shoal. Vacationers can sunbathe on a sun lounger or under a parasol in addition to enjoying the pink sand. Flights from London to Heraklion, Crete, with TUI and easyJet cost £71 each way.
Since 1992, the Italian government has protected a section of pink sand on the Sardinian island of Budelli. Spiaggia Rosa is located on Budelli Island, which is a part of the La Maddalena Archipelago.
Visitors can admire the pink sand from the safety of a boat as it is strictly prohibited to walk on the beach. For a glimpse of this remote location, British visitors to the island must sign up for a private boat tour or a ferry service. You can also add a trip to Santa Maria Island or Razzoli Island to your trip’s itinerary.
Playa de Ses Illetes makes a lot of promises for tourists looking for a calming getaway in Formentera. This pink beach, located on the western tip of the island, is less overt than others due to the coral dust and white sand that it mixes with.
If the pristine water isn’t enough, vacationers can also go scuba diving or charter a yacht for the day. Brits will need to take a flight to Ibiza, from where they can board a ferry to Formentera.
In addition to beaches made of pink sand, there are also less common beaches made entirely of green sand. Due to the shape of the coral, one beach in the Canary Islands even has sand that resembles popcorn.