What is the longest beach in the world?
If you are a beach lover, you have probably traveled (or dreamed) to a popular beach destination in the world: Hawaii, the Balearic Islands of the Mediterranean or maybe Phuket? Although they sound a bit familiar, do you know that these well-known beaches are quite short? See if you’ve ever heard of the following 5 longest beaches in the world.
Beach length: 254 km (158 miles)
The longest beach in the world, Praia do Cassino, is located in Brazil, near the city of Pelotas, in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. Do you want to explore an exotic beach experience? Enjoy the hot summer months by experiencing some water activities, such as snorkeling or taking part in a guided tour that introduces the surrounding natural areas. You’ll see many visitors drive their own cars to the beach and park, but don’t be alarmed if this is allowed. You might see random pop-up bars and food trucks, as well as a decades-old shipwreck still lying along the shoreline. The closest international airport is Pelotas International Airport (PET).
Beach length: 194 km (121 miles)
Then comes Australia’s longest beach, The Coorong, which is located in South Australia, approximately 200 km southeast of the city of Adelaide. The beach is located within the Coorong National Park and the best option to enjoy the beautiful scenery and navigate the ocean is to rent a 4×4. The nearest international airport is Adelaide International Airport (ADL).
Beach length: 145 km (90 miles)
The next longest beach, Ninety Mile Beach, is also in Australia and is known for its golden sand and unbroken coastline. Especially if you’re planning a road trip along Australia’s scenic Great Ocean Road, plan some time to visit or do other activities, including water activities and beach fishing. The nearest international airport is Melbourne International Airport (MEL).
Beach length: 120 km (75 miles)
Ranked as one of the longest beaches in Asia is Cox’s Bazar Beach in Bangladesh. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh with tourist facilities all along the coast and known for its uninterrupted stretch of natural sandy beach. Enjoy water sports and try some of the local seafood delicacies while you’re there. Cox’s Bazar is actually a collection of a few beaches lined up next to each other. Some of the most popular beaches include: Laboni Beach, Inani Beach, Kolatoli Beach and more. The nearest international airport is Shah Amanat International Airport in Chittagong.
Beach length: 106 km (66 miles)
Ranked as the longest beach in the United States are the sand dunes of Padre Island National Seashore in the state of Texas. National Seashore is divided into two: North and South Padre Island. There are several visitor attractions on South Padre Island, including wind and water sports, bird watching, horseback riding, and witnessing the release of baby sea turtles during the summer months. The closest international airport is Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO).
🏖️ Bonus beach fact: More than 1 “Ninety Mile Beach”?
Where is the other “Ninety Mile Beach”? -New Zealand
Actually, there is another famous “Ninety Mile Beach” that is different from the one found in Australia. The second Ninety Mile Beach is located in New Zealand, on the west coast, at the tip of the country’s North Island. Although the name mentions “ninety”, the actual length of the beach is a little less, since it measures 88 km (50 miles) and not 90 miles.
