Although Canada may not be the first country that comes to mind when you think of beaches, you will be surprised at how many wonderful beaches there are. From the rugged coastal beaches of the Atlantic Ocean to the lakeside beaches of Alberta and the surf beaches of Vancouver Island, here are 9 Canadian beaches you'll love.

The narrowest and second longest country in the world, Chile is also home to the driest place on earth. There is a range of geographical features here, from the harsh Atacama Desert to the mysterious stone statues on Easter Island. Chile also has many fantastic beaches.

India is a land of beaches that has over 7500 kilometers of sun-drenched coastline with many beautiful, lively and unique beaches. Being a tropical country, all the beaches in India have a temperate to cool climate throughout the year and the water is never too cold for swimming at any time of the year.

Honduras is the jewel of Central America with coastlines in both the Caribbean and the Pacific. The best beaches in Honduras are typical Caribbean paradises with pristine soft sand and crystal clear azure waters.

Chaweng Beach is the most famous, popular and crowded beach on Koh Samui. It is located in the east of the island and is territorially divided into three parts: North, Central and South, respectively, the beaches of Chaweng Yai, Chaweng and Chaweng Noi.

There is something magical about beaches. Perhaps the point is their ability to transfer to a world of dreams, far from everyday worries. Or maybe it's their simple unique beauty. Whatever the reason, there is nothing like a day at the beach to relax and enjoy life.

In addition to the inimitable little coves on the island of Porquerolles near the city of Hyères or the famous Pampelonne beach located in the city of Ramatuelle near Saint-Tropez, in the department of Var you will find secret places such as the Estanyol beach.

The beaches in Aruba are white and sandy with clear turquoise waters and great food. The locals are friendly and the island is a mix of cultures.

The Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway may not be the first places if you think about the beach destination. But they all have outstanding coastlines that are Instagram worthy. One of the best things about Scandinavian beaches is that you can enjoy many of them in total privacy.

The beaches of Croatia can be called real natural wonders: the sea, the sky, the untouched coastline and the unchanging smooth pebbles together form a picturesque picture.

Mauritius is known as a paradise that rivals the Maldives and Bahamas. There are many luxury boutique hotels on the beaches of Mauritius. Mauritius offers many incredible attractions and activities.

Okinawa Prefecture is an archipelago of 160 islands, some of which are uninhabited. It is located at a considerable distance south of the main Japanese territories. In the past, it was the hotel kingdom of Ryukyu, which became part of Japan only 150 years ago. Therefore, the culture, mentality of the inhabitants, cuisine are significantly different from the rest of the country.