Beaches

An otherworldly, fossil-rich cobble beach holds Viking graves, cairns, and other remains.

Colorful clay cliffs tower over an unofficial nudist beach on Martha's Vineyard.

Once forgotten, this strip of sand was a rare beachside haven for Black Americans in Atlantic City.

Incredible rock formations jut from the southern end of this spectacular stingray-viewing spot.

Drink and dine in a coral cave that's at least 120,000 years old.

An unlikely beach paradise of giant sand dunes lies between two lakes just a few minutes from Michigan's cherry country.

These old World War II fortifications have been transformed into an unusual equine attraction.

The eerie remnants of an ancient forest were hidden under the sand for centuries.

A spectacular hidden beach in Ireland has the dark, disturbing nickname of "Murder Hole Beach."

In Portugal, a secluded stretch of untouched natural beauty hides at the bottom of a steep hill.

This unique religious structure is an architectural gem with arresting ocean views.

A nesting ground for four of the world’s seven marine turtle species, most of which are endangered.

One of the longest natural sand beaches in the world.

Rows of multicolored bathing huts paint the sand dunes with pops of color.

Volcanic rocks ground down into sand make this Spanish beach as black as night.