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Environment / 17 weeks ago
Breathtaking beaches around the world shine in 2025’s best beach rankings
From the pink sands of Indonesia to the penguin-lined shores of South Africa, the latest edition of The World’s 50 Best Beaches spotlights some of the most stunning coastlines across the globe. Featuring iconic destinations and hidden gems alike, the 2025 rankings, compiled by global travel experts and beach enthusiasts, celebrate natural beauty, accessibility, sustainability, and overall wow factor.
Maps / 26 weeks ago
Tenerife outshines Brazil in tourism despite being 0.02% its size
According to a 2024 statistic, the tiny Spanish island of Tenerife welcomed a whopping 7.2 million tourists, surpassing Brazil, a country 4,200 times larger, which attracted 6.6 million visitors during the same period. This jaw-dropping contrast begs the question about what makes Tenerife such a tourist magnet. Despite boasting world wonders like the Amazon Rainforest, Iguazu Falls, Christ the Redeemer, and over 7,400 kilometres of coastline, Brazil struggles to fully capitalise on its tourism potential. In contrast, Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, located off the northwest coast of Africa, thrives as a top global destination.
