For the year 2025, Tripadvisor has named these as the top-rated beaches globally.
Get ready to plan your sun-soaked escapades a few years ahead! Tripadvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards have unveiled the global top 10 best beaches, providing us an early peek at the ultimate beach destinations.
Unveiling the number one spot, Elafonissi Beach on Crete, Greece, took center stage. Known for its enchanting pink sand and warm, crystal-clear waters, this idyllic location on the southwest coast is a serene haven for beachgoers in May and September, offering respite from the peak summer crowds. Elafonissi Beach resurfaced in the list after a brief absence in 2021.
Thailand's Banana Beach in Phuket snapped the runner-up position, offering endless opportunities for boating, parasailing, and snorkeling, alongside vibrant coral and fish. White sand, calm waters, and a plethora of water activities make Eagle Beach in Oranjestad, Aruba the perfect third place.
Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida, a lovingly remembered second place in the previous year, clinched the top position in the United States. Renowned for its powdery sand, seashells, and an allure that attracts visitors even in the shoulder seasons, Siesta Beach is an unmissable beach getaway.
With dramatic cliffs and golden sand, Praia da Falésia in Algarve, Portugal, rounded out the top 5. The celebrated top 10 beaches in the world for 2025 also encompassed Playa Varadero in Cuba, Bavaro Beach in the Dominican Republic, Playa de Muro Beach in Mallorca, Spain, Kelingking Beach in Nusa Penida, Indonesia, and Myrtos Beach in Kefalonia Island, Greece.
Florida wasn't done yet, as Clearwater Beach (No. 6) and Bahia Honda State Park in the Keys (No. 9), joined Siesta Beach in the US top 10. Hawaii shone proudly with five beaches in the top 10, but specific names were not revealed in the source.
La Jolla Cove in San Diego, California, bagged the fourth position with its strikingly beautiful weathered driftwood, while Driftwood Beach on Georgia's Jekyll Island ranked seventh, capturing the hearts of the travelers for its historic charm as a Gilded Age retreat.
Tripadvisor's rankings take into account traveler reviews from the previous year and reflect the eclectic blend of experiences that make each beach a unique treasure.
In 2025, if you're planning a trip based on Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards, Siesta Beach in Siesta Key, Florida, is expected to be a must-visit due to its powdery sand and allure. For those who love water activities, Thailand's Banana Beach in Phuket, with its opportunities for boating and snorkeling, could be an exciting choice. Additionally, if you're fond of pink sand beaches, Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, with its enchanting pink color and warm waters, is a serene escape to consider for your travels towards 2025.
