By Sakshi Sah
Published Mar 12, 2025

Hindustan Times
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5 beaches around the world with unusual sand colours

Not all beaches have golden sand. Here are five beaches with unusual sand colours.

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This beach has soft, pink-coloured sand, making it look like a dream.

Pink Sand Beach

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The golden-orange sand is created by a mix of shells, rocks, and volcanic deposits.

Porto Ferro Beach, Italy

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Instead of sand, this beach is covered with tiny white shells.

Shell Beach, Australia

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A unique beach with eye-catching green sand.

Papakōlea Beach, Hawaii

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This beach has reddish-brown sand.

Cavendish Beach, Canada

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The shore is covered in soft, purple-coloured sand.

Pfeiffer Beach, USA

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