These pink sand beaches with some gorgeous blue or pink waves look like something on another planet—but they’re totally real and ready to be visited (when it’s OK to travel again)!

No rose-colored glasses are needed at these stunning stretches of sand. You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries ...

(Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images) Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise waters. The beach features shallow lagoons and offers other aquatic adventures.

The beach is best known for its striking pink sand that becomes more visible based on weather conditions and the season. The unique pink hue comes from microscopic organisms known as Foraminifera ...