A SCOTTISH beach which has previously been described as a “little slice of the Maldives” has been named as one of the best in the world.
Holiday specialists CV Villas have put together a list of the best beaches in the world with the whitest sands.
Experts used Google Maps images to analyse 200 beaches, before revealing their RGB colour code.
According to CV Villas, Luskentyre Beach in Harris is among the most beautiful beaches in the world with the whitest sands.
It was named at number 18 on the list alongside Flamenco Beach in Puerto Rico and is the only beach in the whole of the UK to be included.
Situated on the South Harris west coast, Luskentyre has previously been named as being among the most popular beaches in the UK.
It offers breathtaking views out towards the island of Taransay and there are a variety of hillwalking and cycling trails nearby.
One TripAdvisor user described the beach as being a “little slice of the Maldives” while another commented on the “spectacular views”.
