15 of the Longest Beaches in the World

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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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