A popular tourist spot has been found to have among the world’s whitest beach sand (Image: Getty)
For a to be deemed as close to perfection as possible, a number of factors come into play. These include its crystal-clear waters and their pristine appearance, with white sandy beaches deemed as being among the biggest beauty factors.
For a beach to possess white sands, they are often made of quartz – a resistant and durable mineral known to retain its crystalline structure even after erosion. Alongside being beautiful to look at, white sandy beaches are known to be cooler and are more comfortable to sit and walk on during the summer months, thanks to their ability to reflect sunlight. Greece is no stranger when it comes to stunning beaches, and a recent study found Marmari Beach and Agios Prokopios Beach to be the ultimate white sandy beach holiday hotspots.
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Marmari Beach is only 6.5 points off from having the purest white shade and ranked third globally (Image: Getty)
Recent research conducted by revealed some fascinating facts regarding the world’s most pristine and white sand beaches.
They found several beaches whose proximity was the closest to being the purest shade of white, with Marmari Beach and Agios Prokopios Beach being among the best globally, and both conveniently found in Greece.
The report comes after they analysed scientific colour theories while also looking at the RGB colour codes (an additive colour model) of sands from a list of 200 beaches globally.
Their analysis captured unedited Google map images of different beaches, followed by a colour dropper tool to help identify the RGB code of the sand.
This was then compared with the RGB code of the purest white sand by using a calculator to determine the closeness of each beach’s sand to the whitest white colour.
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The Agios Prokopios Beach was also hailed as being among the world’s whitest beach (Image: Getty)
Marmari Beach is found on the northern coast of the island of Kos, sitting roughly 9.3 miles west of Kos Town and ranked third globally thanks to its exceptionally white sands.
According to CV Villas, Marmari Beach is only 6.5 points off from having the purest white shade, making this beach in Kos among the top contenders for the prettiest beach, not only in Europe but worldwide.
It has won the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award and was also recognised as a TUI Quality Award winner.
Marmari Beach has long been a favourite among travellers. It is also home to several beach bars, tavernas, and laid-back cafes dotted along its pristine white sands.
One review on TripAdvisor wrote of Marmari Beach said: “Sand was lovely and soft, no litter. It’s a great beach where we were witness to glorious sunsets and a thunderstorm over Bodrum across the sea.”
The other Greek beach famed for its glorious white sands was Agios Prokopios Beach on the island of Naxos in the Cyclades.
The beach often ranks among the world’s whitest sand beaches, and it currently sits at an impressive 30th place.
Agios Prokopios Beach is also a hub of activity with several bars and taverns that cater to different needs. It is also a firm favourite among locals and tourists who visit each year.
“This beach was a 10/10 for me,” wrote one review on TripAdvisor, adding: “It’s beautiful with lots of beach bars to rent beds at reasonable prices.
“Plenty of restaurants and shops within steps. The water was gorgeous and clear and the beach was clean and safe. Great location.”