The Most Beautiful Red Sanded Beaches in Europe

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White, brown, gold or even black. These are the usual colors of beaches. But have you ever seen a red sanded beach or have you ever been to one?

Red sanded beaches are very popular among tourists and there are quite a few attractive tourist destinations of the sort, like Kaihalulu Beach, on the island of Maui, Hawaii. But did you know that these kinds of beaches can also be seen in Europe?

Well, stay tuned, because we present to you 4 beautiful beaches which are located in the Old Continent.

Ramly Bay, Malta

The first red sanded beach is located in the Mediterranean Sea, on island Gozo, one of Malta’s 21 islands. It is called Ramla Bay and it gives a picturesque appearance with its beautiful orangery-red beach.

Porto Ferro, Italy

Porto Ferro is situated on the western coast of Sardinia island, Italy, and it is another orangery Mediterranean beach. Fun fact, the word “ferro” in Italian means “iron”.

Kokkini Beach, Greece

Kokkini Beach on Santorini island is one of the most beautiful red sanded beaches in the world and spending there your summer holiday should be on your bucket list!

Porto Covo, Portugal

Porto Covo, a small fishing village in Portugal, famous not only by its breathtaking beaches but also by lobsters.