Collection

Clear, shallow water

Lagoon and bay beaches where shallow water is a defining visible feature—not a guarantee of safety.

Wide view of Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia.
South Pacific

Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Island · Australia

Sand
White
Water
Clear, shallow tropical water;...
Wide view of Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos.
Caribbean

Grace Bay Beach

Providenciales · Turks and Caicos Islands

Sand
White
Water
Clear tropical water;...
Wide view of Elafonisi, southwest Crete.
Mediterranean

Elafonisi Beach

Crete · Greece

Sand
Pale with localized pink tones
Water
Very shallow lagoon water in places
Wide view of Flamenco Beach, Culebra, Puerto Rico.
Caribbean

Flamenco Beach

Culebra · Puerto Rico

Sand
White
Water
Clear tropical water; swell varies