Tripadvisor Names Isla Pasión the World's Best Beach for 2026

Overview

• Tripadvisor published its 2026 list on February 17, compiling 24 beaches worldwide from user ratings and comments gathered over the past year.
• The top five are Isla Pasión (Cozumel, Mexico), Elafonissi (Crete, Greece), Lagoa de Balos (Crete, Greece), Eagle Beach (Aruba), and Praia da Falésia (Portugal).
• Greece places two beaches in the top three with Elafonissi at No. 2 and Lagoa de Balos at No. 3, underscoring Crete's prominence in this edition.
• Praia de Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro ranks 23rd and stands as Brazil's only entry on the 2026 list.
• Tripadvisor highlights Isla Pasión for its boat-accessible, secluded setting off Cozumel, protected coral reefs, clear waters, and white sand.