14 unusual beaches around the world

Published: Nov 28, 2016, 24:01 IST | Updated: Nov 28, 2016, 24:01 IST

WION Edge: If you thought that beaches come with just yellow or white sand, rolling waves, bright sunlight and a beer or fruity cocktail, then you'll be taken by surprise as you scroll down

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Maho Beach, St Maarten

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Pig Beach, Big Major Cay, Bahamas

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Hidden Beach, Mexico

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Glass Beach, Fort Bragg, California

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Hot Water Beach Waikato New Zealand

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Bioluminescent Beach, The Maldives

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Pink Sand Beach, Bahamas

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Punaluu Black Sand Beach, Hawaii Island

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Whitehaven Beach, Australia (IG InK Flickr)

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Durdle Door, Jurassic Coast

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Vik Beach, Iceland

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The Beach of the Cathedrals, Ribadeo, Spain

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Pfeiffer Purple Sand Beach, California

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