20 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World

Praia de Santa Monica, Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Boa Vista is one of the most beautiful islands in Cape Verde, and the beaches are no exception. With a wide choice of white sand beaches and azure water, tourists flock to the island year-round.

The long, secluded Santa Monica beach on the southwest coast is also one of Boa Vista’s most spectacular beaches. With a length of 22 km, the beach borders a protected nature reserve, Morro de Areia.

It’s a great place to watch whales in the spring, and you can even go on a tour or excursion to see these huge mammals up close. You can also learn a new water sport like windsurfing or kitesurfing at this beach.