Overview
- The World’s 50 Best Beaches list, published Tuesday, named Entalula Beach in Palawan, Philippines No. 1, with Fteri Beach in Greece second and Wharton Beach in Australia third.
- For the first time, the organizers added year‑round, on‑the‑ground scouting by their own team to votes from more than 1,000 travel professionals.
- Beaches were judged on eight factors: unique traits, wildlife, untouched nature, natural sounds, ease of water entry, frequency of calm seas, low crowding, and reliable postcard settings.
- Greece, Thailand, and Australia each earned three spots on the 2026 list, while Siesta Beach in Florida was the only U.S. entry.
- Last year’s winner, Cala Goloritze in Sardinia, moved into a permanent “Best of the Best” Hall of Fame that retires past champions from the active ranking.