Throughout life there are just a handful of times where you stop, look around and think “Wow this is amazing I’m so lucky.”
Most of my special moments have been on beaches, so I’d like to share my top 4 of all time! (In no particular order)…
1 – Coral Beach, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia
A long stretch of white sand covered in pieces of pretty coral.. hence the name. Genuinely one of the best days of my life – this place is magic!
Come the afternoon and the tide moves out revealing a huge array of sea creatures and plants left behind in the little pools of water, including different kinds of star fish and sea cucumbers!
2 – Kerasia Beach, Corfu, Greece
One of my old favourites, it may not be covered in white sand but this is a Mediterranean beach at it’s finest with large white stones and beautifully clear, calm waters: perfect for paddle boarding and long summer swims.
Eucalyptus trees line the beach (beware of the wasps) where I used to sit and draw as a child.
I also can’t recommend Taverna Kerasia more, serving unwavering delicious Greek meals, including fresh fish. I love their stuffed Kalamari with Greek salad, or the Kerasia salad – full of fresh, tasty seafood.
3 – Playa Paraiso, Tulum, Mexico
An Instagram shot just waiting to happen – Tulum was so beautiful! not the calmest waters but the sand was white and clean. Don’t leave without a coconut water or mango smoothie in hand!
To read more about our adventures in Mexico click here
4 – Papaya Playa, Tulum, Mexico
I wanted to choose a top 3, but couldn’t choose between my two favourite beaches in Tulum!
This beach is quieter than Playa Paraiso, and home to the dreamy Papaya Playa Beach Club, where we had lunch overlooking the blue ocean.
If you walk a bit further away from the beach club you can find cheaper sunbeds.
To read more about our adventures in Mexico click here
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