World’s best beaches revealed and one in the UK makes the list – alongside Thailand and Bahamas

A UK beach has been named one of the best 100 in the world.

Fistral Beach in Cornwall is often celebrated for being a surf hub, but now it has also been named as one of the top 100 beaches in the world by Corona beer.

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Fistral Beach in Cornwall has been named one of the best in the world[/caption]

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The beach features a great surf scene, golden sand and a number of places to eat[/caption]

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Newquay town is close to the beach too[/caption]

The beach boasts a a long stretch of golden sand and a thriving surf scene, all within a short distance of the bustling town of Newquay.

In fact, the first British surfing championships were held at the beach in 1966.

The beach featured alongside destinations in The Bahamas, Costa Rica, Portugal and Mexico.

The guide states: “Fistral Beach is Britain’s surf capital.

“Facing the full force of the Atlantic, it’s where you go to chase sets, drink tea with cold hands, and feel like you’re part of something.

“The beach delivers all year, with consistent swell, golden sand, and a surf scene that’s as seasoned as it is welcoming.

“From world-class comps to waist-high rollers, Fistral doesn’t need sunshine to shine — just wind, water, and the right kind of restless.”

In addition to a great surf scene, there are numerous tin-shack surf shops to explore.

At one end of the beach sits The Fistral Stable – a pizza restaurant inside a glass fronted building looking out across the beach and sea.

At the other end of the beach is SeaSpray Fistral – a cosy timber joint serving up breakfast, lunches and coffee.

Surfers Against Sewage also regularly clean the beach and have launched awareness programmes across the coast.

Nearby, on the otherside of Newquay town, is a collection of open fields that in August transform into the popular Boardmasters music festival.

The festival will also be expanding its usage of Fistral Beach this year, with a bigger programme including the return of a skate ramp, a rebranded Boardmasters Beach Bar and a larger Fistral Village for festival-goers.

Corona assembled the top 100 beach guide using a panel of beach experts, including oceanographers, surfers, free divers, and other nature enthusiasts.

The beaches were then ranked using a curated criteria and each beach was ‘Sun Awarded’ – rated between one to three suns based on three essential elements: Beachside Culture, Connection to Nature, and Scenic Aesthetics.

Fistral Beach scored one out of three suns.

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In August, Boardmasters Festival also uses the beach as part of its event[/caption]

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Other beaches on the list are located across the globe including Mexico, The Bahamas and Spain[/caption]

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Boardmasters Festival hosts surfing competitions at the beach during August[/caption]

One visitor recently commented in a review: “Fistral Beach is a cracking spot in Newquay – gorgeous stretch of sand that’s perfect for a day out.

“It’s brilliant for dogs, with plenty of space for them to run around and splash in the waves, and it’s dog-friendly all year, which is a big plus.

“The surfing scene here is top-notch—loads of surfers catching waves, and it’s easy to see why this place is famous for it.

“Great vibes and stunning views!”

Another commented: “Pretty golden sand beach popular with surfers and swimmers, and bars/restaurants overlooking the beach.

“Access to beach from car park and golf course paths.”

Several beaches elsewhere in Europe were also named in the top 100.

One beach – Plage Notre Dame in France – is located on the car-free island of Porquerolles in Cote d’Azur and is known for its crystal-clear water.

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Plage Notre Dame in France is located on a car-free island[/caption]

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La Pelosa sits on the Mediterranean Sea and features white-sand[/caption]

Surrounding the beach is also beautiful scenery, leading the area to often being referred to as an ‘untouched paradise’.

Along the Mediterranean Sea, La Pelosa in Sardinia, Italy, is loved for its white-sand and water activities including scuba diving.

The beach also boasts a number of nightclubs, bars and restaurants – most of which have sea views.

In the surrounding area, visitors enjoy heading to the Della Pelosa and Falcone Tower ruins and exploring the cliffs of Capo Falcone nature preserve.

In addition, Unstad Beach on the Lofoten Islands in Norway, made it onto the list.

This beach spot is popular with surfers and photographers due to the scenery with sand, seaweed and boulders.

The beach is also known for sometimes being able to see the Northern Lights.

A number of other beaches across the world were also ranked in the top 100 beaches Cloud 9 Beach in Philippines and Nose Iranja in Madagascar.

Also in Cornwall, is a ‘Forgotten Corner’ with glorious unspoilt beaches and very few tourists in peak season.

Plus, the English beach town named one of the UK’s coolest places to live with fish festivals and legendary ice cream.

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Cloud 9 Beach in the Philippines was also named in the top 100[/caption]

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So was Nose Iranja in Madagascar[/caption]