SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. – TripAdvisor has released its list of the top beaches in the world — and one Florida beach managed to make the cut.
Portugal’s Praia da Falesia and Italy’s Spiagga dei Conigli made the top two spots, respectively.
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In the U.S., the top-rated beach was in Hawaii, with Ka’anapali Beach on Maui placing at No. 4.
However, Florida eked out a spot at No. 9, which belongs to Siesta Beach in Sarasota County.
The beach has a 4.5 overall rating on the website, with nearly 7,000 users giving it a five-star review.
Whether you want to relax or fill your day with activities, Siesta Beach delivers. Kick back on the white sand, go swimming in the clear water, play some outdoor sports, or simply admire the sunset—it’s up to you. The family-friendly beach is easy to get to via public transportation, offers wheelchair access, and has plenty of parking, restrooms, and a small concession stand. There are a variety of shops and lively restaurants nearby, too.
TripAdvisor on Siesta Beach
TripAdvisor’s full list of the top 10 beaches is as follows:
| Rank | Beach | Location | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Praia da Falesia | Olhos de Agua, Portugal | 5,901 |
| 2 | Spiagga dei Conigli | Lampedusa, Italy | 6,508 |
| 3 | La Concha Beach | San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain | 9,233 |
| 4 | Ka’anapali Beach | Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii | 9,437 |
| 5 | Grace Bay Beach | Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos | 7,425 |
| 6 | Anse Lazio | Praslin Island, Seychelles | 4,244 |
| 7 | Manly Beach | Sydney, Australia | 7,750 |
| 8 | Eagle Beach | Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba | 10,459 |
| 9 | Siesta Beach | Siesta Key, Florida | 8,583 |
| 10 | Varadero Beach | Varadero, Cuba | 21,280 |
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