Travel News Desk!!! We all love beach holidays. Having fun in water and sunbathing has its own fun. Usually, whenever we imagine a beach, a picture of blue water and white sand emerges. Surely something similar will happen in your mind also. But have you ever heard about black sand beaches?
Probably not but you will be surprised to know that there are many beaches around the world where you can find black sand. The black sand beaches undoubtedly attract tourists the most. It appears to be a deep shade of blue ocean water. Seeing such sand and walking on it is a pleasure in itself. If you have also decided to take a beach vacation this time and want to explore something different and new, then include these black sand beaches in your travel bucket list. So today in this article we are telling you about some such beaches where you can see black sand-
Perivolos Beach
Antalya in Greece is surrounded by gleaming black sand beaches, but Perivolos is home to the longest beaches. Perivolos Beach, located in the south of Crescent Island, is a great place to visit. This is one of the most maintained beaches, with thatched umbrellas, water sports and seafood available for lunch.
Muriwai Beach
This beach is located in North Island near Auckland in New Zealand. Black sand is found on Muriwai beach. Meanwhile, the black sand found on the beach is due to volcanic minerals released from ancient eruptions in the area. This beach is known for its large gannet colony, cliffs and spectacular waves. While staying here you can also enjoy paragliding and coastal walks.
Tangkoko Beach, Indonesia
Tangko Beach in Sulawesi, Indonesia also has black sand. It was formed due to the volcanic activity of this region. While you are here you should spend time at the beach as well as visit the nearby national park. Tangkoko National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including the endangered tarsier monkey. Since this area is relatively undeveloped, you can get a bit of a rustic feel here.
Tilmati Beach
Black sand beaches are found not only in foreign countries but also in India. You will also find black sand beaches in Karnataka. While Karnataka is known for its pristine beaches, Tilmati beach here is known for its black sand. This beach is located in Uttara Kannada district. The sand here looks like black sesame seeds and that is why it is called Tilmati as ‘Til’ means sesame. This place offers an incredible view of the Arabian Sea along with the black soil. The view of the sunset here is worth seeing.