Overview

• The 2025 World’s 50 Best Beaches ranking, based on votes from over 1,000 travel professionals, names Cala Goloritze in Sardinia, Italy, as the top beach globally.
• Cala Goloritze is celebrated for its dramatic limestone cliffs, pristine waters, and strict conservation efforts, including daily visitor limits and restricted access.
• Three Australian beaches—Turquoise Bay (11th), Wharton Beach (21st), and Nudey Beach (37th)—secured spots on the list, but none made the top ten.
• Several nations, including Madagascar, Yemen, and Ireland, appear on the list for the first time, reflecting a broader focus on diverse and lesser-known destinations.
• Beaches were evaluated on eight criteria, including natural beauty, wildlife, tranquility, and sustainability, with conservation playing a significant role in the rankings.