By Ushara Shamini Everything at the beach has incredible healing power. Beyond the natural beauty and majesty, it is a place with many activities such as surfing, snorkelling, swimming, watching the sunset, and more. There are the more natural beaches and then there are the more active beaches. This article deals with some beaches included in the world’s best beaches for 2022. Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales   Grace Bay Beach is located on the north coast of Providenciales. It is a world-famous beach and is often declared the best beach in the world. It’s a wonderful place for nature lovers. It features soft white sand and clear water. Also, this bay is protected by a beautiful barrier reef system, which hides some great scuba diving sites. Varadero Beach, Varadero, Cuba   This beach is located on a relatively small peninsula in Cuba. It is one of the most popular beaches in Cuba and runs across the entire peninsula. You can experience a stunning view that features white sand overlay combined with the clearness of the seawater. Varadero beach is the top attraction in the area as there is a variety of activities to do such as swimming, watching the sunset, water sports, and more.   Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Australia This beach is located in Exmouth township, inside the Cape Range National Park and it is one of the most popular tropical beaches in Australia. The crystal clear waters of this bay are blue and calm and invite you for a swim. Here you can do water activities in great safety and snorkelling is also very easy and safe to do. The seabed is rich with corals. You can see real coral, thousands of iridescent fish, green turtles, and even the occasional five-foot shark up close. Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park, Washington   This beach is located on the coast of Olympic National Park in Washington, in the county of Jefferson. Ruby Beach is known for its reddish sand and dramatic sea colour. This beach has a huge amount of driftwood and is notable for a large number of sea stacks. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa, Italy   This is located on a small island in Sicily. Due to Spiaggia dei Conigli’s azure ocean and white sand, it is considered one of the world’s most beautiful beaches in the world. There’s a well-known swimming spot located on the small island of Lampedusa, off the coast of Sicily which features clear and shallow water. You can have a very relaxing time with the fine white sand and crystal clear blue waters of this peaceful shorefront. Mandalay Beach, Western Australia   This is a spectacular beach located south of Perth near the town of Walpole. Mandalay Beach is an impressive stretch of sand completely different from any other beach in Australia where the isolated location of the beach only adds to its untouched beauty with rocky headlands and untamed wilderness. Beachgoers can enjoy the simple pleasures of a day at the beach here. Cala Goloritze, Sardinia, Italy   This is located on the eastern coast of Sardinia in the province of Ogliastra and it is considered one of Sardinia’s best beaches. If you want an adventurous time, do the hike to the beach. It would be tiring and long, but you’ll find that the walk is worth it. Scala dei Turchi, Sicily, Italy This beach is located in southern Sicily and is one of the most unconventional Italian beaches. It offers one of the most breathtaking sights in Sicily, especially with its rock structure. Scala dei Turchi became a well-known destination after being mentioned in a popular Italian detective series. Beachgoers stay at Scala dei Turchi to soak up some sun while lounging on the white steps of the cliff. Emilia Wickstead said: “To escape and sit quietly on the beach, that’s my idea of paradise.” These beaches will be the perfect choice for beach lovers who want to plan for a beach vacation or for those who want a dream beach trip to another country. They are also ideal for those who are looking to just relax and soak up the sun. PHOTOS © EARTH.COM, RGBSTOCK, WEST ADVENTURE TOURS, PINTEREST, AUSTRALIA’S GUIDE, AN AMERICAN IN ROME