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25. Santa Monica, Boa Vista, Cape Verde: Featuring 22 kilometers of pure white sand, Santa Monica has been rated the 25th top beach in world in TripAdvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards. Click through the gallery to find out which beach was given the top spot...
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24. Anse Lazio, Praslin Island, Seychelles: Fringed by large granite boulders, Anse Lazio boasts a sheltered cove ideal for snorkeling.
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23. Surfers Paradise Beach, Queensland, Australia: While Surfer's Paradise isn't Australia's highest entry on the list, the three-kilometer strip of sand was noted for its consistent waves and clean water.
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22. Fig Tree Bay, Protaras, Cyprus: Situated on Cyprus' southeastern coast, Fig Tree Bay's beautiful sands and clear waters are a big hit with beachgoers.
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21. Elafonissi Beach, Crete: This stunning Greek beach featuring pink-tinted sands and turquoise waters also garnered praise for travelers.
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20. Bournemouth Beach, United Kingdom: Bournemouth was the highest rated UK beach on the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Awards for 2019.
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19. Kelingking Beach, Bali: Home to a rock formation resembling a Tyrannosaurus Rex, the remote Kelingking Beach is the ultimate Instagram-worthy paradise.
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18. Manly Beach, Sydney: Situated a 30-minute ferry ride from Sydney harbor, Manly continues to attract millions of visitors every year.
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17. Playa Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica: This beach is a 30-minute hike from the entrance of Manuel Antonio National Park, but its magnificent views and wildlife make it worth the journey.
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16. Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island, India: With its warm waters and spectacular coral reefs, Radhanagar is considered one of Asia's top beaches.
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15. Balos Lagoon, Crete: This famous lagoon, ideal for families due to its shallow, warm waters, remains one of the most admired in Greece.
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14. Ka'anapali Beach, Maui: This Hawaiian spot situated in West Maui features three miles of sand and crystal clear water.
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13. Playa de Ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain: Based on a narrow strip of land in the island of Formentera, Playa de Ses Illetes is praised for its spectacular views.
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12. Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia, Brazil: Consisting of a single beach separated by rocks, Prainhas do Pontal do Atalaia is among Brazil's highest rated beaches.
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11. Falesia Beach, Portugal: Bordered with red and white cliffs, Falesia has been ranked the 11th best beach in the world.
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10. Seven Mile Beach, Negril, Jamaica: This spectacular beach is the most famous on the Caribbean island as well as one of the most picturesque.
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9. Playa Norte, Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico: Lined with palm trees, Playa Norte is highly rated thanks to its stunning blue waters and soft, white sand.
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8. Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Islands: Located on the western side of Grand Cayman, Seven Mile is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean.
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7. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Sicily: The possibility of seeing turtles laying their eggs adds to the appeal of this scenic Italian spot in Lampedusa.
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6. Clearwater Beach, Florida: The highest US entry on the list, Clearwater has received rave reviews for its calm waters and family vibe.
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5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos: With its warm waters and white sands, this beach on the island of Providenciales just made it into the top five.
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4. La Concha Beach, San Sebastian, Spain: This crescent-shaped Spanish beach was another top performer and highest entry for Europe.
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3. Eagle Beach, Aruba: This beautiful white sand beach was described as "private, quiet, serene and amazing" by a reviewer on TripAdvisor.
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2. Varadero Beach, Cuba: Positioned in the popular beach resort town of the same name, Varadero came in second on the list.
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1. Baia do Sancho, Brazil: The picturesque Baia do Sancho has been crowned the number one beach in the world. It's located on the small island of Fernando de Noronha.
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It’s time to shake the sand out of the golden envelope for a fresh set of awards – TripAdvisor has announced its best beaches in the world for 2019.

Ranked by traveler reviews and ratings, the list is made up of 25 idyllic spots in the likes of Aruba, Cuba, Turks and Caicos and Spain.

But it’s a secluded beach off the coast of Brazil that comes out on top in the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for beaches.

Stiff competition

The picturesque Baia do Sancho, which also features on CNN’s interactive Best Beaches list, has been crowned the number one beach in the world.

Located on the small island of Fernando de Noronha, Baia do Sancho beat off stiff competition from the likes of Varadero Beach in Cuba, which just missed out on the number one spot.

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Meanwhile Eagle Beach in Aruba, described as “private, quiet, serene and amazing” by one reviewer, took third place.

At number six, Florida’s Clearwater Beach was the highest US entry, receiving praise for its calm waters and and family friendly vibe.

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Florida's Clearwater Beach was named the best beach in the US.

Mexico’s Playa Norte beach was also highly rated, taking ninth place, while Jamaica’s famous Seven Mile Beach in Negril rounded off the top 10.

“With cold weather causing many of us to wish for sunnier days, now is the perfect time to make your dreams come true and plan your next beach getaway at one of these amazing, award-winning beaches.

“This list of travelers’ favorite beaches around the world has something near or far for surfers and sunbathers alike,” said Desirée Fish, vice president of global communications for TripAdvisor.

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La Concha Beach in San Sebastian was fourth on the list, the highest European entry.

Famed for its sandy beaches, Australia is featured twice, with Manly, 18th place, and Surfers Paradise Beach, 23rd place, both included in the top 25.

The pink-tinged sands of Elafonissi Beach in Crete also garnered praise, with the popular spot coming in 21st place, while the United Kingdom’s Bournemouth Beach was just behind at number 20.

Collected over a 12-month period, the winners were decided based on the quantity and quality of traveler reviews and bubble ratings for beaches on TripAdvisor.