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Tripadvisor's 2016 Travelers' Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

Discover the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world, as determined by millions of traveler reviews in Tripadvisor's 2016 Travelers' Choice Awards. Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos earned the top spot. This five-mile stretch of powdery white sand and turquoise waters is a true "tropical dream floating in the Caribbean." (See image at top of page.) Explore the top 10 below.

2. Baia do Sancho – Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

3. Playa Paraiso – Cayo Largo, Cuba
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

4. Anse Lazio – Praslin Island, Seychelles
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

5. Cayo de Agua – Los Roques National Park, Venezuela
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

6. Flamenco Beach – Culebra, Puerto Rico
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

7. Playa de Ses Illetes – Formentera, Spain
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

8. Ngapali Beach – Ngapali, Burma
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

9. West Bay Beach – Bay Islands, Honduras
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

10. Nacpan Beach – El Nido, Philippines
Tripadvisor s 2016 Travelers  Choice: The 25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

View the remaining 15 stunning beaches here.