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.

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

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

But we have to take measures," he told the Greek website protothema.gr Santorini, with whitewashed buildings clinging to its ...

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