The 12 most beautiful beaches in the world: Europe's jewels in focus!
Find out which beaches are the most beautiful in the world in the Travelers' Choice Awards 2026 and which of them are in Europe.

The 12 most beautiful beaches in the world: Europe's jewels in focus!
Do you also dream of untouched beaches and crystal clear water? Then you should take a look at the latest rankings of the most beautiful beaches. The travel platform Tripadvisor has chosen the best beaches in the world as part of the Travellers’ Choice Awards. Based on community ratings and opinions from the last twelve months, it appears that half of the top beaches are in Europe.
What's particularly pleasing is that four of the top ten beaches can be found in Europe. Among these gems there are even two fascinating beaches on Crete. This island not only has historical sites to offer, but also beautiful stretches of coast that invite you to relax.
Top beaches at a glance
- Platz 7: Playa de Las Teresitas, Kanaren, Spanien
- Beliebtester Strand auf Teneriffa
- Kilometerlanger, goldgelber Sandstrand
- Seichter Übergang ins türkisfarbene Wasser
- Jährlich rund 107.000 Besucher
But that's not all: Another renowned ranking is “The 50 Best Beaches” in the world, which is created by 1000 people from the travel and influencer industry. Here criteria such as the unique setting, the wildlife, access to water, overcrowding and the stability of the environment play a decisive role. Such factors are especially important for travelers who are looking for the perfect beach to relax and unwind.
Visitors planning a trip should definitely use Tripadvisor's recommendations to discover the most beautiful beaches in the world. A good plan can not only ensure a great vacation, but also ensure that you can enjoy the true beauty of our world on extensive sandy beaches.
For more information about the most beautiful beaches in the world, please visit this article from stern.de.