Unlike regular sandy shores, which are composed mainly of quartz and other light-colored minerals, black sand beaches owe their unique color to volcanic activity. These beaches are primarily found ...

There are only about 20 black sand beaches in the world, making this spot a true unique gem. Alongside its pitch black beach ...

Thanks to this volcanic activity, the island is home to several black sand beaches, as well as secluded coves accessible only by boat. One of the best-known beaches, Ficogrande, offers visitors ...

For one thing, the onyx-tinted sand here owes its unique hue to the ongoing volcanic activity of Kilauea ... though they cautioned that the beach's black sand can get very hot.

New Zealand’s Muriwai Black Sand Beach, in Auckland, offers 37 miles of sparkling back sands that are the result of the island’s volcanic past. The color comes form a mixture of iron ...

Reynisdrangar black sand beach is near Vik in the south of Iceland. Located just outside the charming fishing village Vik, the volcanic sand beach and curious rock formations attract keen ...

Famed for its interlocking basalt columns, Giant’s Causeway Beach is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Volcanic activity created ...

La Palma in the Canary Islands is often overlooked by tourists in favour of the likes of Tenerife and Lanzarote - but it's a ...

More than 200 tremors near the island of Santorini have prompted Greek authorities to close schools and tell residents to ...