A UNESCO-listed site, Sardinia’s Cala Goloritz\u00e9 is renowned for its limestone cliffs, white pebbles and turquoise waters.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCala Goloritz\u00e9 feels like more than just a beach \u2013 its raw beauty has a way of touching you emotionally the moment you lay eyes on it,\u201d judges wrote<\/a> in their report.<\/p>\n Cala Goloritze’…Baunei Sardegna ???????????? pic.twitter.com\/yFC7Es4rgy<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Monica ????\u2698\ufe0f???????????????? (@Monica09058845) July 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Besides a \u201cdramatic 143-metre limestone pinnacle, reminiscent of something out of a cathedral\u201d and \u201cunbelievably clear\u201d waters, the beach is \u201cremarkably preserved\u201d thanks to strong conservation efforts from local authorities, according to the report.<\/p>\n This makes it \u201cthe perfect blend of unspoiled natural beauty and a beach experience unlike any other,\u201d judges added.<\/p>\n Goloritz\u00e9 can only be accessed by 250 people per day, with visitors required to book their visit through the Heart of Sardinia app<\/a>.<\/p>\n It was declared a Natural Italian Monument in 1995.<\/p>\n READ ALSO: Eight of Italy\u2019s most beautiful free public beaches<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Cala Goloritz\u00e9 was followed by Entalula Beach in the Philippines and Thailand\u2019s Bang Bao Beach in the world ranking<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The top five was completed by Fteri Beach in Greece and PK 9 Beach in Fakarava, French Polynesia.<\/p>\n The annual ranking by The World\u2019s 50 Best Beaches is determined by votes from more than 1,000 travel industry professionals, with locations evaluated based on eight different criteria: unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, calm conditions, lack of overcrowding and consistency of idyllic settings.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen searching for the best beaches in the world, we always have to consider what actually makes a beach great,\u201d Tine Holst, co-founder of The World\u2019s 50 Best Beaches, told<\/a> Forbes.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cFor our ambassadors, judges and the Beaches team, the answer often comes down to natural beauty, a sense of tranquility and places that spark an almost emotional response,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n