From orange and red to purple and black, here are some of the world’s most beautiful colored-sand beaches for your viewing pleasure. And in case you need some more daydreaming fodder ...

or just soaking up some sun in the sand. Either way, beach safety is highly recommended. Fortunately, there are flags, like the purple flag, that convey important and possibly life-saving information.

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 ...

The public have been told to avoid a popular beach in Lancashire that turned purple following a suspected oil spill. The white sand beach at Half Moon Bay in Heysham turned a purple/blue colour ...