Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the ...

With coastlines along the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, and beyond, Europe is home to some of the world’s most beautiful ...

Past travelers were in awe of Punalu'u and said there was plenty of free parking, though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can get very hot. It will most likely take you some time to get ...

That’s because this sunny spot has beaches filled with black volcanic sand which stands as a strong contrast compared to its bright blue, crystal-clear waters. There are only about 20 black sand ...

and hardly an inch of sand unoccupied, now the only sound is the turquoise sea lapping at the largely empty bays, dotted with the occasional sunbather. The beach volleyball courts are empty.

mi., including a new black-sand beach at Isaac Hale Beach Park. The park reopened in December after a nearly six-month closure. While the tides may wash away the black sand within a few years ...

The hottest Canary Island in February is home to black lava and white sand beaches, rolling mountains and subtropical climate. Gran Canaria is the third-largest island in the Canary Islands ...