Best beach???

[thedelbwa]

I'm a sucker for great beaches....where in your opinion is the best one you have visited? Mine is a toss-up between Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsunday Islands, Australia (deserted island, softest sand I've ever touched - it squeaks when you walk on it!) and Phi Phi Leh in Thailand...I was lucky enough to go there and belive it or not, there was no-one else on it. Surprising really, given its popularity after being 'The Beach' in the film. Take away all the tourists (OK, I know I was one) and it really is paradise ( I reckon anyway) - another deserted island, surrounded by huge limestone cliffs and crystal waters - bliss. Newcastle, today in the rain...??....or either of those beaches.....??.....hmmmm...!!
Although a late entry for the UK (in my opinion) would be Embleton beach in Northumberland.....deserted, great view of Dunstanburgh castle and clear waters too. Not very tempting on a day like today, but great all the same....bit cold for swimming in September too, but a great place to camp in the sand dunes (naughty naughty!!)

[auntiebertie]

Saye beach on Alderney, Channel Islands
http://www.alderney.gov.gg/index.php/pid/79

[mash]

Grace Bay - Turks and Cacos is pretty good for being lazy.

Benone - N. Ireland for playing on the kite buggy