Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2026 is based on an analysis of global beach reviews on Tripadvisor over the last year.
Taking the No. 1 spot is Cozumel’s Isla Pasion, recommended as a top spot to unwind.
“Friendly staff keep things running smoothly, with great food and fun activities,” shared the holiday rating site.
“The beach is the highlight, plan to kick back in the comfortable seating with ample shade and take in the beautiful scenery.”
Closer to home, Sydney’s Manly beach came in at number 9, up from last year’s placing of 15th.
Last year’s winner was Elafonissi Beach in Greece, which was ranked 2nd this year.
Top 10 Beaches in the World for 2026
The list according to Tripadvisor:
1. Isla Pasion – Cozumel, Mexico
2. Elafonissi Beach – Crete, Greece
3. Balos Lagoon – Crete, Greece
4. Eagle Beach – Oranjestad, Aruba
5. Praia da Falésia – Algarve, Portugal
6. Banana Beach – Phuket, Thailand
7. La Jolla Cove – San Diego, California
8. La Pelosa Beach – Sardinia, Italy
9. Manly Beach – Sydney, Australia
10. Boulders Beach Penguin Colony – Simon’s Town, South Africa
