Below is a list of 15 must-see black-sand beaches that offer a stunning and unexpected contrast to the blue waters that lap their shores. 23 Affordable Beach Vacations Around the World Punaluʻu ...

This picturesque black sand beach is adjacent to Perissa, another popular resort town with charcoal-hued sand. A massive rock, Mesa Vouno, sits between the two beaches.

Black sand beaches (likely formed from volcanic remnants) exist from Hawaii to Greece, from Iceland to Italy. We’ve selected our 20 favorite black-sand destinations, whether you’re looking for ...

Interestingly, some black sand beaches can appear and disappear over time. Because they rely on a continuous supply of ...

Punaluu Black Sand Beach is a famous and sacred place, and a proposed resort development is causing the local community to be divided.

Reynisfjara Beach. Photo: iStock 2. Punalu'u Beach, Hawaii, USA. If you've ever wanted to see black sand in contrast with lush greenery and turquoise waters, Punalu'u on Hawaii's Big Island is a ...

Roughly an hour from Hilo's airport lies Kehena Black Sand Beach, a stunning beach with an impressive 4.7 Google rating backed by rave reviews, such as what one recent beachgoer claimed, “Very ...

Punaluu Black Sand Beach, one of about 20 black sand beaches in the world, is located along the southeastern coast of Hawaii Island in the Kau district. On any given day, tourists swarm the beach ...