The 10 most beautiful seashell beaches in the world
Sanibel Island, Florida
Recognized (by Travel & Leisure magazine) as the best place to find
shells in North America, Sanibel Island - located near Fort Meyers in the Gulf
of Mexico - is a paradise for shellfish lovers.
"The
east-west topography of this area makes it a great place to experience an
incredible variety of shells," says Gabe Saglie, Travelzoo's editor. These
are 400 kinds of shells that are rejected by thousands every day by the sea.
Pleuroplocas of Florida, anomies, giant hulls, calico scallops ... you have the
choice. The Junonia is the favorite of the people of the place. Sanibel Island
is home to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum, the only shellfish museum
in the United States.
Warning to all well-meaning collectors: collecting shells on a beach can
disrupt the local aquatic ecosystem as they serve as home to the hermit crabs,
provide a hiding place for small fish and equipment for birds to build their
nest . Better to just admire them, take a picture of them and leave them in
their natural habitat.
Shell Beach, St. Barthelemy
To deserve the name of shell beach, you have to have a very impressive
range of shells ... And that's exactly what Shell Beach, in the capital
Gustavia, has to offer. There are so many shells buried several inches deep
that you will not be able to walk there barefoot. "Shell Beach is a part
of the island where a ton of shells have accumulated on the shore," says
Sveva Marcangeli, owner and founder of the Svadore travel blog.
Shell Beach, Australia
Fortunately, Shell Beach is not a registered trademark, as there is
another place worthy of the name in the Shark Bay area of Western Australia.
If this beach seems to be composed of fine white sand, we do not actually find
a single grain.
It is entirely covered with billions of tiny white shells of the family
of hulls, buried up to 10 meters deep in certain areas.
Tybee Island, Georgia, United States
Located 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, Tybee Island is an eight
kilometer long beach. Perfect for the drummers. You will find a variety of
shells, including whelk, olive and Atlantic shark eye in a wide range of
colors.
For example, the most common bivalve arches - molluscs - range from gray
to white to dark red, orange and walleye. Because of its changing tides, it's
impossible to know where the best spots on the island are for shellfish, but
you'll sometimes find large accumulations by simply walking in the sand. You
will find more fragile shells (such as clams, knuckles, knives and pholades) in
quieter areas of the beach.
The beach of Punta Umbria, Spain
In the autonomous community of Punta Umbria in Andalusia, in the south
of Spain, the beach is overflowing with bivalve molluscs.
"Low tides often leave behind an incredible display of
shells," says Carlos Quintero, founder of Andalusia Lifestyles, a company
that helps US citizens plan their retirement in Spain. Often belonging to the
same family, like that of large clams, seashells come in many sizes, colors and
shapes. It sometimes looks like a huge carpet of seashells covering the beach.
It's really spectacular! "
The islands of San Blas, Panama
Archipelago on the Caribbean coast of Panama, the islands of San Blas
are among the most beautiful remote beaches in the world with their coral reefs
and seashells in quantity.
"Since these reefs are right next to the beaches and the tides are
virtually non-existent, you can search for shells at any time," says Jorge
Bastos, Travel Drafts editor. The most impressive ones I saw in San Blas were
flat sea urchins. The sheet they had printed in the sand was so well defined
that it sounded too good to be true. "
Although it is very tempting to bring shells home, it is forbidden to
bring it back to San Blas.
Kite Beach, Dubai
A favorite place for kitesurf enthusiasts, Kite Beach in Dubai, United
Arab Emirates, can also delight lovers of beautiful seashells. "I heard
that the best time to see shellfish was at low tide, but I went there in the
afternoon and found it easy," says Christabel Lobo, a freelance author and
freelance designer. and having grown up in Dubai.
Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina
You may recognize the iconic Cape Lookout National Seashore lighthouse
on the Crystal Coast in North Carolina, but it's a succession of wild and
shimmering beaches stretching over 90 kilometers - accessible only by boat -
that will grab the attention lovers of shells.
Conch nodules, bay scallops, grainy helmets and other types of shells
are thrown to shore. A helmet the size of a basketball, four times larger than
average, has been discovered recently! Try to rake the beach early in the
morning, at low tide, after a storm or during the low tourist season, during
the winter months for example, to see more.
Somerset Creek Beach, Bahamas
Stretching over a mile and a half into Andros Island - a Bahamian
archipelago - Somerset Creek Beach is home to millions of tiny pastel shells,
flat sea urchins, conch shells and other species.
After a big storm, you'll find a lot in the shallow puddles.
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
A gold mine of shells awaits you in this world famous city of South
Africa. Although you can find all year long, some people say that winter would
be the best season to discover shells of all shapes, sizes and colors.
If your research is unsuccessful, you can visit the Jeffreys Bay
Shellfish Museum, which features more than 600 species from around the world.
And to meet people who share the same passion as you, do not miss the annual
seashell festival held there each fall.
Low Bay, Barbuda
If pink is your favorite color, you'll have a blast on the pink sand
beach of Low Bay in Barbuda (one of the two main islands that make up the
Caribbean nation Antigua and Barbuda). These are tiny, iridescent pink shells
that give it that nuance. They are sometimes so numerous that they rattle when
the waves retreat.
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