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Whenever we think of a beach, a picture of white or golden sand and blue water emerges in our mind. Whereas the water of lakes usually appears clear or light green-blue. But do you know that there are some mysterious and very beautiful places on our earth where the color of sand and water is completely pink? At first glance, it seems as if someone has mixed strawberry milk or pink color in them, or it is some magic of Photoshop. Tourists come from all over the world to see this unique color of nature. Let us take you on a tour of 7 such amazing and beautiful pink beaches and lakes of the world which look absolutely unreal.
1. Pink Sands Beach, Bahamas
The ‘Pink Sands Beach’ of Bahamas, located in the Caribbean Sea, is one of the most famous and beautiful beaches in the world. Located on Harbor Island, the color of the sand of this beach is light pink. The pinkness of this sand is not magic, but is due to the red and pink shelled micro-organisms (Foraminifera) found in the sea. When these creatures die, their remains wash ashore with the waves and mix with the white sand, giving it a beautiful pink color.
2. Lake Hillier, Australia
Lake Hillier, located on Australia’s Middle Island, is known throughout the world for its bright bubblegum-like pink color. Situated between dense green forests and blue ocean, this lake looks like a beautiful painting when seen from above. According to scientists, the color of this lake is pink due to the excessive salt present in it and the special algae and bacteria named ‘Dunaliella Salina’. The most interesting thing is that even if you pour the water of this lake in a glass, its color still appears pink.
3. Elafonissi Beach, Greece
Elafonisi Beach, located on the southwestern corner of the island of Crete, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Greece. The water here is so clear that you can see through it, and when this water hits the pink sand, the sight is worth seeing. The sand here also appears pink due to thousands of broken sea shells and coral dust. The beauty of this beach doubles at sunset.
4. Las Coloradas, Mexico
‘Las Coloradas’, located in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico, is a place which is very famous for its pictures on Instagram and social media. It is actually a salt water lake whose color is very bright pink. The color of this water is so deep pink because red colored plankton and special types of prawns are found in it. You will also get to see beautiful pink flamingo birds in large numbers in this area.
5. Pantai Merah (Pink Beach), Indonesia (Pink Beach, Komodo Island)
Pantai Merah, located in Komodo National Park in Indonesia, is considered to be the world’s oldest pink beach. Red corals are found all around this island. When the strong waves of the sea break these corals into small pieces and bring them to the shore, they mix with the white sand and turn it into a beautiful pink color. The combination of clear blue water and pink sand here mesmerizes the tourists.
6. Laguna Colorada, Bolivia
‘Laguna Colorada’, located in the high mountainous region of Bolivia, is also called ‘Red Lake’, but its color often appears dark pink and orange. Situated at an altitude of about 4,000 meters, this salt lake gets its color due to the red algae present in the water. This lake is the main home of the endangered flamingo birds. This confluence of white salt deposits and pink-red water feels like a sight from another world.
7. Spiaggia Rosa, Italy
‘Spiaggia Rosa’ (which means pink beach) located on the island of Budelli near Sardinia, Italy, is famous for its beautiful pink hue. However, this beach is so rare and sensitive that now to save the environment, the government has completely banned tourists from walking here. Now tourists can see this beautiful view of nature only from distant boats. This beach gets its unique color from a mixture of fine coral and shells.
