With summer coming to a close, it’s nice to reminisce about warmth, sun and relaxation. And when you think of summer vacation, you often think of beaches of soft, white sand. But not all beaches fit this description. In fact, some of the most interesting beaches have different color sand, unique rock formations and unusual locations. Sand is formed by whatever the ocean waves hit against on the shore, be it rocks, coral, shells, and even glass. Sand can even change color due to, for example, its formation from hardened lava. Already planning a trip for next summer? Well, here are photos of 17 of the most unusual beaches around the world for you to consider:
Unique Glass Beach
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Hidden Beach in Marieta, Mexico
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Maldives Beach
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Beach of the Cathedrals, Ribadeo, Spain
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Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas
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Maho Beach, Saint Martin
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Jokulsarlon, Iceland
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Koekohe Beach, New Zealand
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Kourou, French Guiana
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Giants Causeway Beach, Ireland
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Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Hawaii
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Red Sand Beach, Rabida, Galapagos
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Shell Beach, Shark Bay, Australia
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Papakōlea Green Sand Beach, Hawaii
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Pfeiffer Purple Sand Beach, California
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Vik Beach, Iceland
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Cave Beach in Algarve, Portugal
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