100 under-the-radar beaches everyone should visit in their lifetime Part 9

By Alison Millington From Business Insider

Whether you’ve only spent a handful of days on the sand in your life or you’re a full-blown sunseeker, there are plenty of breathtaking beaches on this planet waiting to be discovered.
And, whether you look for a spot with an element of adventure, peace and quiet, or you simply don’t like your towel to be too close to a stranger, many of them fly under-the-radar to tourists despite their spectacular beauty.

Business Insider asked some of the most influential travel bloggers and experts, from the likes of Lonely Planet, Secret Escapes, KAYAK, British Airways, Airbnb, lastminute.com, and HolidayPirates for the most incredible under-the-radar beaches they’ve ever visited. Jet-setters in our own office also contributed. Together, their choices don’t disappoint.

Saunton Sands, Devon, UK.
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Another of Martin’s favourites, Saunton Sands “looks like a giant desert.”

Le Morne, Mauritius.
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“With over 160 km of beaches, you won’t need to go far to find a sunbathing spot in Mauritius; but if you’re looking for a more secluded cove, you’ll need to head to the south of the country,” said Reigo Eljas, UK & Ireland Country Director at lastminute.com.

“With crystal-clear water, palm trees, and a wide expanse of white sand, Le Morne is one of the most beautiful — and remote — beaches on the island.”

Drobni Pijesak Beach, Montenegro.
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“The ‘Budva Riviera’ is a 35 km long strip on the Adriatic coast surrounding the town of Budva in Montenegro, the country whose beaches equal Croatia’s in beauty but lack the crushing crowds,” said Eljas. “Heading south towards Petrovac, travellers will find numerous small, secluded beaches and coves, most of them approachable only by water. One of the top beaches of this area is the Drobni Pijesak Beach, a 250m long stretch surrounded by rolling hills and sparkling waters.”

Skeleton Coast, Namibia.
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Eljas said: “There are few beaches in the world whose image will haunt you like that of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast. The wild stretch of beach at the edge of the Namib Desert is a graveyard for ships that have run aground in the rough Atlantic seas, and their ‘skeletons’ litter the coastline. While the Skeleton Coast is not necessarily a secret, Namibia is one of the least densely populated countries in the world, meaning travellers can often have the otherworldly scenery to themselves.”

Praia de Chaves, Cape Verde, Africa.
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“For a seriously secluded beachside location without any other tourists, Cape Verde’s Praia de Chaves (just west of Boa Vista) is the perfect spot,” according to Eljas. “The sun-kissed coastline stretches 10 km, and golden sand dunes create private beaches that travellers can have all to themselves.”

Black Pebble Beach, New Zealand.
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Eljas told Business Insider: “Found just north of Kaikoura, Black Pebble beach on New Zealand’s South Island is one of the country’s most unique beaches — and although it’s not far from the tourist trail, other travellers rarely visit. The beach itself is made up of little black pebbles, while rock formations emerge from the foaming waters. Plus on clear days, travellers can spot the snow-capped peaks of the Southern Alps in the distance.”

Baia di Torre dell’Orso, Torre dell’Orso, Italy.
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“An 800-metre bay with a contiguous beach and some thousand-year-old rocks, called ‘The Two Sisters,’ at one of the extremes,” said Edoardo Maggio, Technology Fellow at Business Insider. “I can’t remember the exact mythology behind it, but there is a story. You can definitely see Albania on the clearest days, too.”

Grotta della Poesia (Cave of Poetry), Roca, Italy & Grotta Zinzulusa (Zinzulusa Cave), Castro, Italy.
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“Poesia and Zinzulusa are basically the two most famous caves (with swimmable bays) in Salento, possibly Italy altogether,” said Maggio. “People go there to jump from the various heights and enjoy the spectacular sea.”

Punta Pizzo, Gallipoli, Italy.
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According to Maggio, this beach is “a little corner of heaven in Italy’s Ibiza, essentially — Gallipoli has become a world-famous summer-party-animal-reunion place in the past few years, much to the dismay of locals.”

Punta Ristola, Leuca, Italy.
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“It’s the southernmost cove in Salento,” said Maggio. “Look left, you’re looking at Greece, look right, it’s Africa!”

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