The editorial team at Lonely Planet Publishing has chosen the “Best Beaches” worldwide. Byron Bay (New South Wales, Australia), a paradise for surf fans, is number one.
The island of Mnemba off Tanzania is just ten hectares in size - with a reef that, according to Lonely Planet, is second to none. Punta Paloma between Cádiz and Tarifa offers soft sand, sparkling water and wind-blown dunes against the backdrop of Morocco.