Thanks to this volcanic activity, the island is home to several black sand beaches, as well as secluded coves accessible only by boat. One of the best-known beaches, Ficogrande, offers visitors ...

On the western coast of New Zealand’s North Island, less than an hour's drive from bustling Auckland, is an iconic and often rough surf beach with beautiful black sand. Visitors claim that the ...

It was formed by lava flows from the Kilauea volcano, which erupted in 1990 and covered the previous white sand beach. The ...

Nestled in the wild beauty of Alaska, you’ll find the Black Sand Beach, home to a variety of wildlife, including sea otters, seals, and bald eagles. A great spot for wildlife watching, visitors ...

There's other stellar black sand beaches flying well under the radar of most visitors while they deal with the chaos of Waikiki, especially come summer. Roughly an hour from Hilo's airport lies ...

It’s one of the most famous black sand beaches in Hawaii. On the southeast coast of the island of Hawaii, aka the Big Island, the Punaluu beach is a popular stop for visitors who want to see ...

A UNIQUE beach in the UK has been described as one of the country's most beautiful places, with its dark sand and clear waters impressing visitors ... waves lap up onto black sands.

A California beach is down a single-lane road in the Marin Headlands that visitors tend to overlook. While black sand beaches are often associated with other places, such as Iceland and Hawaii ...

Part of Italy's Aeolian archipelago, Salina stands out with its unique black sand ... Beach provide a stark contrast to the crystalline waters, creating a mesmerising setting for visitors.