This Australian beach has just been crowned as one of the world's best

It’s a universal truth that Australia is home to some of the best beaches in the entire world. Back in January, Bondi was crowned as the best beach in the world for people watching by Lonely Planet; Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Beach was named the best beach to see nature, and Lucky Bay (Kepa Kurl) in Western Australia was awarded bragging rights as the top beach to see wildlife. Now, Tripadvisor has revealed its list of the top ten beaches in the world, and Manly has come in at number seven. 

While locals love Manly for its delightfully easy access to Norma’s Deli, Tripadvisor highlighted some other major drawcards: gentle waves for surfing, shark-safe and lifeguarded swimming areas, and close proximity to “shops, cafés and more”. 

Topping Tripadvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards list was Portugal’s Praia da Falésia, which has been awarded a Blue Flag for its cleanliness and ticks all the boxes for a really great beach – long stretch of golden sand for sunbathing, spectacular cliff-top views for walkers, and waves to please both swimmers and surfers. Rounding out the podium were Italy’s Spiaggia dei Conigli and La Concha Beach in San Sebastian, Spain, with Manly being the only beach from Oceania to find its way onto the list. 

The annual Travellers Choice lists are compiled based on the opinions of millions of users, with the top ten spots awarded to destinations that receive a high volume of "above-and-beyond reviews from the Tripadvisor community over a 12-month period". Out of more than 8 million listings, less than one per cent of listings are featured – so, kudos to you, Manly.

Here is the full list of the world's best beaches according to the TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards:

1. Praia da Falésia – Algarve, Portugal
2. Spiaggia dei Conigli – Sicily, Italy
3. La Concha Beach – Basque Country, Spain
4. Ka’anapali Beach – Maui, Hawaii
5. Grace Bay Beach – Turks and Caicos, Caribbean
6. Anse Lazio – Seychelles
7. Manly Beach – NSW, Australia
8. Eagle Beach – Aruba, Caribbean
9. Siesta Beach – Florida, US
10. Varadero Beach – Cuba, Caribbean

Start planning your European summer, and, in the meantime, check out our ultimate list of the best beach towns in Australia.

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