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The Independent UK
The Independent UK

Striking pink sand beach in Greece ranked best in the world

Elafonissi Beach in Crete is the best beach in the world, according to Tripadvisor - (Tripadvisor)

A remarkable pink-hued sandy stretch in Greece has been named the best beach in the world for 2025, while some notable UK shorelines placed highly in the European rankings.

Travel guidance platform Tripadvisor has released its annual Traveller’s Choice list of the best beaches around the world, placing them on a list based on global reviews and ratings by Tripadvisor users over the past year.

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