Monday, June 28, 2010

Five Colorful Beaches from Around the World

clipped from www.funonthenet.in

5 Interestingly Coloured Beaches

Punalu'u Beach
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Papakolea Beach

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One of only 2 green sand beaches in the world, the truly magnificent sight of Papakolea Beach can be experienced by travelling to Hawaii's Ka'u district. Again, the unique colour of its sand can be attributed to volcanic activity - specifically, the green hue belongs to the abundance of olivine crystals which have been produced as a result of a nearby cinder cone erupting and eroding.

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Hyams Beach

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You may need to wear your shades when visiting Hyams Beach in New South Wales, Australia, but not just due to the sun. It's not surprising after looking at photos but this sublime stretch of beach is home to the whitest sand in the world, an honour awarded by the Guinness Book of Records.

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Pfeiffer Beach

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Kaihalulu

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