Most Instagrammed Beaches
If Pink Sands Beach in the Bahamas doesn't make you fantasize about a getaway, nothing will.Picture it: You're sitting on the soft sand, the endless sea stretching out before you, watching boats bob by as you sip a tropical cocktail. Suddenly, you realize: You must share this blissful experience with others.
For many, the best way to do this is by turning to Instagram, where a well-framed beach photo can inspire awe — and more than a little envy. So which beaches have prompted the most jealousy?
According to a hashtag assessment by Travel Supermarket, the most Instagrammed beaches in the world range from a Bahamian pink-sand beauty to a South African oasis where penguins freely roam.
Read on...and let the wanderlust begin.
#25. Manly Beach — Sydney
Manly Beach, Australia.This Australian stunner is known for its surf-ready waves and close proximity to Sydney.
#24. Trunk Bay Beach — St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
Trunk Bay, St. John.According to Conde Nast Traveler, Trunk Bay is one of the top 10 beaches in the world.
#23. Maya Bay Beach — Ko Phi Phi Ley, Thailand
Maya Bay Beach, Thailand.This magnificent Thai locale served as the filming site for "The Beach," starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
#22. Ile aux Cerfs — Mauritius
Ile aux Cerfs, Mauritius.Pristine white sand makes this remote island beach particularly striking.
#21. Playa Norte — Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Playa Norte, Mexico.Playa Norte caters to tourists with a bevy of hotels, restaurants and lively bars.
#20. Fig Tree Bay Beach — Protaras, Cyprus
Fig Tree Bay Beach, Cyprus.This beach is named after the lone fig tree that's been located there since the 17th century.
#19. Waipio Valley Beach — Hawaii
Waipio, Hawaii.Glorious Waipio was once home to Hawaiian royalty.
#18. Navagio Beach — Zakynthos, Greece
Navagio, aka "Shipwreck Beach".Navagio is also known as "Shipwreck Beach," due to a wrecked ship that's buried in its limestone gravel.
#17. Flamenco Beach — Culebra
Flamenco Beach, Culebra.Diving is popular at this beach on the stunning Caribbean island of Culebra.
#16. Shoal Bay Beach — Anguilla
Shoal Bay Beach, Anguilla.Calm, clear waters make Shoal Bay Beach excellent for snorkeling, kayaking and distance swimming.
#15. Reynisfjara Beach — Iceland
Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland.Black-sand shores and basalt stacks rising out of the Atlantic make this one of the most unique beaches on the list.
#14. Varadero Beach — Cuba
Varadero Beach, Cuba.With its 12 miles of sandy shores and upscale resorts, Varadero Beach is a prime tourist spot.
#13. Eagle Beach — Oranjestad, Aruba
Eagle Beach, Aruba.Aruba's widest beach is perfect for lounging with a tropical cocktail...while taking in the endless-ocean views.
#12. Grace Bay Beach — Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
Grace Bay Beach, Turks & Caicos.Clean, calm and idyllic, Grace Bay has also been named the second best beach in the world by TripAdvisor.
#11. Dreamland Beach — Bali
Dreamland on the Bukit Peninsula, Bali.White-stone cliffs tower over this aptly named beach, which is known for its world-class surfing.
#10. Playa Paraiso — Tulum, Mexico
Playa Paraiso, Mexico.In addition to its natural beauty and abundant beach amenities, Playa Paraiso is within striking distance of Tulum's famous ruins.
#9. Ao Nang — Krabi, Thailand
Ao Nang, Thailand.Tourists flock to this beach, which is flanked by limestone headlands and boasts first-rate diving.
#8. Pink Sands Beach — Harbour Island, Bahamas
Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas.This beach is so named for its unique light-pink sand, the result of microscopic coral insects.
#7. Bournemouth Beach — England
Bournemouth's colorful beach huts.Instagrammers often snap shots of Bournemouth's charming, rentable beach huts.
#6. Boulders Beach — Cape Town, South Africa
Boulders Beach, South Africa.Boulders Beach is known for the adorable penguins that roam its shores.
#5. Bavaro Beach — Dominican Republic
Bavaro Beach, DR.A tourist favorite, Bavaro is packed with restaurants, bars, resorts and shops.
#4. Cayo Coco — Cuba
Cayo Coco, Cuba.Families in particular love this beach, known for its calm, shallow and temperate waters.
#3. Horseshoe Bay — Southampton, Bermuda
Horseshoe Bay.Pink sands and an abundance of activities, including caving, make Horsehoe Bay a standout.
#2. Lanikai Beach — Kailua, Hawaii
Lanikai Beach, aka "Heavenly Ocean."The name for this Oahu beach translates to, appropriately, "Heavenly Ocean."
#1. Whitehaven Beach — Australia
Whitehaven Beach, Australia.What makes this beach the most photo-worthy? To start: its dazzling sand, among the whitest in the world, and its location on the Great Barrier Reef.
Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Embracing the holidays.Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
White sands and clear waters.Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Spend an afternoon on a sandbar at Hill Inlet.Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Leave only footprints.Whitehaven Beach Instagram Highlights
Picture perfect!