Many of Mother Nature’s most impressive landscapes can be found where land meets sea, from remote and rugged archipelagos to glamorous rivieras, clifftop towns and picturesque beaches. In recognition of our planet's most beautiful coasts, we've ranked the ones we believe to be the best of the best. While it's just the personal perspective of our well-travelled team, we hope you'll agree that these superlative seaside spots belong on your bucket list.

Click through the gallery to enjoy our celebration of the world's spectacular shores...