Grains de sable, grains de beauté. Synonyme d'été, de farniente et de temps retrouvé, la plage est un espace de liberté adossé à l'infini. Clarté, transparence et goût sauvage: sur nos côtes ou au bout du monde, voici notre Top ten des plus belles pour hâler doré.
1. Navagio, ZANTE, GREECE
The beach: Navagio. Located at the extreme north of the island of Zante (Zakynthos in Greek), in a setting of stunning cliffs veined with gypsum, this beach is one of the most famous in the country. It is named after the shipwreck (Navagio) which took place there that is nearly thirty years. For the record, the crew was not in good standing disappeared before the police arrived. But the rusted carcass of the ship is still there, in the middle of the beach, put on his white pebbles by the indigo water. Surreal! Zakynthos, the most southerly of the seven Ionian islands stalk along the western coast of the country, gets its name from the abundance of wild hyacinths that grow there. These islands have in common is their proximity to Italy and frequent earthquakes. Nicknamed "Fleur de Levant" by Venetian, enjoying lush vegetation (cypress trees), reflects the charm intact Zante Greece, like the extraordinary Philoxénia (hospitality) of its inhabitants.
2. PRAIA DO Sancho FERNANDO DE NORONHA, BRAZIL
Beach: Praia do Sancho, the most famous of this beautiful archipelago located off Recife, on the coast of Pernambuco. Difficult yet on 7000 kilometers of coastline Brazil has to establish a definitive choice. A steep staircase carved out of the cliff, a wild pristine, crystal clear waters and coral reefs where dolphins frolic rotators, a wide crescent of golden sand popular with sea turtles come to lay their eggs from January to June ... "Paradise is here," exclaimed already the Florentine Amerigo Vespucci discovering the site in 1503. Since then, Fernando de Noronha has become "the" eco-chic destination in Brazil. One island inhabited by about 3000 souls on which circulates in buggy; no big hotels, pousadas only still family, sometimes luxurious. And two-thirds of the archipelago classified marine park since 1988, registered at Heritage by UNESCO in 2001. The hotel: the Pousada Ze Maria. At the foot of spectacular Morro do Pico, a charming pousada named after its charismatic creator, allowing the number of VIP since its inception. Magic infinity pool and renowned cuisine. From 243 euros per night, the apartment for two.
3. PALOMBAGGIA, CORSICA, FRANCE
The beach Palombaggia. From Porto-Vecchio, south, you take the winding and hilly coastal road to flush this magnificent beach, the dazzling white sand juxtaposed with blue sea and sky through the pines, all a rare clarity, framed by red granite boulders. On the horizon, we began to see in the blue six small islands: the Cerbicales. Palombaggia entire peninsula formed by the Monte del Cerchio, remained wild long after malaria was eradicated in the region. As everywhere in Corsica, it is said that it was disadvantaged heirs qu'échouaient these hectares beachfront, when others were offered beautiful green mountain land ... Served by a narrow country road, the place n 'then that paradise for hunters (perhaps doves, only ponds Palombajo were indicated on maps of the time) and first wild campers. Gradually, villas and bungalows have grown, but the place is undoubtedly a paradise for swimmers and fashion photographers season. Hotel: Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa. Canarelli Toussaint and his daughter Helen were able to do this in a secure hotel at Porto-Vecchio bay one place, out of time, out of fashion. Rooms and suites with terraces or private gardens, Spa by Clarins, treehouse, garden of idleness, delicious organic range and tasty food ... A certain idea of happiness. From 290 euros per night
4. ANAKENA, EASTER ISLAND
Beach: Anakena. Formerly known as Kau Pari, this lovely beach is, according to legend, the place where King Hotu Matua have landed with his crew, after a long journey by canoe from Polynesia. Coconut, coral sand, secret caves and translucent shoreline here are magnified by the magical presence of seven huge and serious moai, the famous statues of Easter Island, carefully aligned back to the sea. On land the most isolated in the world the sky and water are absolute purity, always moving. A stark contrast to the hieratic statues erected between the year one thousand and then destroyed the seventeenth century, which now attract to Rapa Nui (Easter Island the name of the island), a tiny triangle of lava, more than 50,000 visitors each year. Hotel: Explora Rapa Nui. Located on a hill in the center of the island, contemporary luxury lodge offers a global experience. Minimum impact on the environment, healthy and balanced cuisine maximum comfort of the 30 rooms, large windows open on the coast and a wide range of excursions are included in the holiday price. From 1860 euros per person (based on two) full board. for 3 nights (minimum).
5. D'ORO BAY ISLAND PINE, NEW CALEDONIA
Beach: Oro Bay is a place of breathtaking natural beauty, pristine marine environment where the coral reef protects a lagoon with crystal clear water like a swimming pool surrounded by nature. Less known than Bora Bora, French Polynesia, but no less spectacular and certainly better preserved, the Isle of Pines is located almost on the Tropic of Capricorn, by 167º east longitude and 22º south latitude. On its periphery, beaches almost deserted sand colored flour, pristine lagoons, protected turtles and schools of colorful fish. So named by Captain Cook because of the abundant presence of columnar pines slender silhouettes characteristics, the island offers an epitome of what the Pacific more attractive - berries Kuto, Kanumera, Upi ... - without forget a warm and engaging people. Fins, mask and snorkel required. Hotel: Le Meridien Ile des Pins. Perfectly integrated into the heart of a lush coconut grove and secular, the hotel laid on the white beaches of Oro Bay, offers 50 spacious bungalows inspired by Melanesian architecture, with tropical-style beds and terrace private. Spa, swimming pool and romantic torch-lit dinners. From 343 euros for two night.
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