Questions tagged [beaches]
Questions about travel to beaches.
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Where can I find some map or other resource that indicates which beaches in Taiwan are not recommended/allowed to swim at, preferably with the reason?
Swimming at some beaches in Taiwan is not recommended or not allowed due to drowning risks (strong currents/eddies/whirlpools/etc.) and/or pollution, e.g. swimming at Shalun Beach (mirror) near Taipei ...
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Does any beach in Sentosa Island in Singapore allow swimming after 7pm?
I went to a beach in Sentosa Island in Singapore, namely Siloso beach, and I read that swimming was not allowed after 7pm on the sign pictured below. Does any beach on Sentosa Island in Singapore ...
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Can i take sand from a Japanese beach for educational purposes?
I'm going for a trip to Japan and I planned getting a jar of sand from a local beach. It's for my geography teacher, she collects sands from across the world in the classroom, she has already over 40 ...
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How bad is the sargassum seaweed problem in Barbados?
I’m holidaying in Barbados with my family at the end of February/early March 2023. We’re staying at Crane Beach in St Philip, a world-renowned stretch of white sands.
In recent years sargassum seaweed ...
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Where can I go surfing near Arrábida, Portugal?
Could you suggest me where can I go surfing near Arrábida, as beginner/intermediate surfer?
I’ve been in places such as Ericeira a bit more in the north, or Caparica. I would prefer to have to do a ...
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Could you please help me to identify the location? [closed]
Can anyone identify the location shown in this painting?
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Can anyone identity this beach/overlook? (Pacific Coast Highway)
We watched the sunset here on August 5th 2009 and am struggling to find the location. I know it's between Hurricane Point and San Luis Obispo off the Pacific Coast Highway in California. Besides that ...
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Where on Big Island can I find beaches that are sheltered from waves?
I'm currently staying in Kona and learned that most beaches around here are very much prone to strong waves, which makes it hard to casually swim around. After a lot of Googling I saw that Anaehoomalu ...
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Can I walk along the ocean from Cannon Beach, Oregon, to Hug Point or Adair Point?
Satellite view on Google maps suggests that I can go to the Hug Point but not past it. Or does everything depend on the tide?
If so, and if this isn't considered offtopic, then how to determine when ...
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Where can I see ocean bioluminescence in coastal California?
I know that Newport Beach has truly spectacular bioluminescence. Are there other places on the coast of California where the phenomenon can be seen, particularly north of Newport Beach?
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Are French beaches open for the public in general?
Due to the current covid-19 situation many countries have limited the public places in some way. For instance, in Spain there are some beaches that have a limited number of spaces available that need ...
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Small luxury hotels in Sardinia near beach [closed]
I'm looking for recommendations for small luxury hotels in Sardinia near a nice beach for a short break in April. Nice walks and a nearby small town with interesting things whether historic or just ...
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Where can I see bioluminescence around Rio de Janeiro?
I'll be visiting Paraty soon and saw some reports online of bioluminescence.
Wikivoyage mentions nothing of it and the reports are somewhat vague, but suggest a "Ponta Grossa" location, which ...
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Exits from Black's beach in San Diego
If I go down to Black's beach here and go south (towards Ellen Browning Scripps Memorial Pier) along the ocean, how far can I go and where can I exit? I walked 15-20 minutes in the direction mentioned ...
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The best place for swimming in Arctic Ocean [closed]
So I have overheard a conversation where some guy wondered if it's possible to swim in Arctic Ocean, the only ocean he didn't do yet.
I actually have an answer, but maybe there are better options. ...
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Best beach/island to visit in Croatia on Interrail? [closed]
I'm planning to go on an Interrail trip around Europe this May, and I was wondering what beach/island in Croatia would be the best place to visit.
My Interrail route so far is:
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Almeria Spain beach season
We sometimes go for a beach holiday in the province of Almeria Spain and we always have a good time. However, we have only previously been in August or September. We are considering going in March ...
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Where in Palma Majorca is it possible to sleep on the beach? [duplicate]
My previous question was on Canary Islands, but now am asking the same thing about Palma.
We are planning a two-night trip to Palma Majorca (PMI airport we are flying to). Travel dates are last week ...
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On which Canary island is it possible to sleep on the beach?
We are planning a two-night trip to the Canary Islands. The cheapest options include Lanzarote and Las Palmas for flights. Travel dates are last week of November, so I guess weather should be okay. I ...
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Is it safe to swim at Clifton Beach, Pakistan?
Wikivoyage says of Clifton Beach:
This was the world's most popular silver-sand beach and health resort throughout the 20th century, but it was affected by an oil spill in 2003 when the Greek ...
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Rocky beach accessible from Faro by public transport [closed]
We'll be spending a couple days this summer in Faro, and we would like to visit a nice beach with cliffs near the sea.
The difficulty is that we won't have a car, so we will use public transport, but ...
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Are there lockers on the beaches of Tel Aviv?
I would like to go swimming without being afraid of leaving valuables out in the open. Are there secure lockers at Tell Aviv beach where I can leave my stuff? If so, where are they located?
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Do the Canary Islands always have high waves?
We are considering to travel to the Canary Islands for the holidays, mainly to visit the seaside. Since we have a one-year-old toddler, we are interested in beaches which tend to have a low wave ...
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Is it legal to light and send off sky lanterns on the beaches of Hawaii?
My family is traveling to Hawaii, specifically, Oahu next spring, and we wanted to do activities that included the entire family. We have always wanted to release sky lanterns into the sky because it ...
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How many beaches are suitable for swimming in Cebu City?
As I research it, there might only be beaches used for commercial/cargo purposes. I can't find beaches for swimming. But when I search google images for Cebu City, a bunch of beautiful beaches come up....
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Which place was this video shot in?
I don't think we have a Google Video Search and I am very curious about this:
Which city is depicted in this video?
Someone said Gran Canaria, others said Croatia, but I don't think it's either of ...
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Children-friendly beaches in Los Angeles, Southern California, USA [closed]
We plan to visit Los Angeles with young children (age 2 and 5) in the summer.
I have been to Los Angeles before and am quite familiar with the beaches there (eg Venice Beach, Santa Monica pier). But ...
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Sentosa Island sea hazards
I recently read that Sentosa Island's beaches have rules to avoid hazards such as stone-fishes and jellyfishes.
Is it safe to swim in the sea, even if it is between the yellow and red flags, or is it ...
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Why aren't there any big buildings on coastal regions [closed]
While this isn't exactly travel-related, I have seen that big buildings are not built on coastal regions i.e. regions next to the beach. Is this because of the danger of floods, the kind of soil and ...
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Snorkeling in South-East Ishigaki (between airport and city)
In Ishigaki, I am planning to walk or cycle from the airport to the city center, along the South-East coast.
QUESTION: Are there snorkeling spots on the way?
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How to get to closest (nice) beach around Heraklion
I'm going to Heraklion for a short time because of my job, and fortunately I have half a day off.
I would like to go to a nice beach.
However, looking at the map, it looks like Heraklion is on a ...
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Can I reserve a beach spot by leaving an umbrella and lounge chair overnight (Italy)?
During August the beaches in Italy are notoriously crowded and unless you arrive early (and we're talking before sunrise in some places), you cannot get a spot close to water.
I have observed that ...
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Where on the Eastern Coast of the US can one find beaches beneath scenic ocean cliffs or bluffs? [closed]
And what are the names of some of those beaches?
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Does Abkhazia have sandy beaches, or just pebbles like in Georgia?
A few years ago during a prolonged visit to Georgia I ventured to the most northern beach it was possible to visit, Anaklia, in search of sand.
The beach in Anaklia was pretty dirty and not really ...
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Unknown beach in California
I am planning a road trip along the coast from Portland to San Francisco.
I read about a small secluded beach somewhere between Fort Bragg California and San Francisco (I think).
I google mapped it ...
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How much wind is too much wind on a sandy beach?
I was looking at beaches meteo forecast. They announced some wind from 2 m/s to 7 m/s depending on the beach. I have a hard time to realize how unpleasant is such wind. I aim to read and don't want ...
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July/August vacation in Southeast Asia: any area not is dry and not affected by typhoon?
I want to take a July/August vacation this year at a beach somewhere in Southeast Asia ( except Malaysia or Singapore, for I am all too familiar with those places).
I was planning to go to Boracay, ...
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Men in thongs on mediterranean beaches?
So I am travelling in a few weeks to Barcelona, Cote D'azur, and to Genoa Italia and was wondering if men wear thongs on these beaches. I want to try it personally but am unsure how taboo it would be. ...
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Does anyone know where this beach is located?
This is a beautiful beach, ocean picture that I am trying to identify. I hope someone can help me figure this mystery out.
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Where on Ko Samui can I find a clean, non-tourist beach?
I am going to Thailand in a few months but I still don't know where to stay. I read many things about the northern islands. Some of them are beautiful but very touristy. Is there any place that is ...
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What are the guidelines for summer beach clothes in Morocco?
I would like to visit Morocco (the country on Africa, it is Arab).
I know the temperature there is good to go to beach. Can I wear typical European beach clothes there? (I mean the beach clothes that ...
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Can anyone identify this beach?
Can anyone identify the location of this image?
A few websites claim that it is from Neil Island in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands of India. But it is not correct as far as I know. None of my ...
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Do beaches / beach resorts in Cebu employ lifeguards?
Me and my friend are planning to go swimming in an exclusive resort or stay in a beachfront hotel within Cebu as long as the beach is perfect. But unfortunately none of us know how to swim well but we ...
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Are the beaches in Rosarito Mexico clean enough for swimming?
I know the Pacific is cold, and I'm OK with that, but I'm trying to find out if the beaches in Rosarito are clean enough for swimming. I love doing open water swimming and am comfortable in the ocean, ...
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Things required for nice beach experience [closed]
I am travelling to Goa this October. This is my first time to any beach and I am not sure what should I keep in my bag and back pack to be ready for nice beach experience. My friends told me few ...
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Importing shells from a US beach into Japan
Can someone take sand dollars found on a U.S. beach to Japan in their suitcase?
Do they have to be treated to get through customs?
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"Tropical beach" in continental Europe? [closed]
I'm looking for a very specific destination. Basically - as close to "tropical paradise" as possible, while still in continental Europe - flying is not an option, so aren't ships, but we can use ...
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What are these "stone walls" in the sea on Cyprus?
I'm currently on a vacation in Limassol, Cyprus and one thing I found interesting are these wall-like structures made out of stone that seem to exist along the whole coast.
They seem to be created ...
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Accommodation on Tailana island, is there any now in 2015?
Tailana island is a tiny island, part of the Banyak islands in Sumatra, Indonesia. See Banyak islands map further down.
I found information on accommodation on Tailana island (Sumatra, Indonesia) on a ...
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