Praia da Falésia, in Albufeira, ranked among the Top 5 best beaches in the world, coming in at 5th place. TripAdvisor, in turn, praises the beach's cliffs, golden sand, and crystal-clear waters. The platform also indicates that the beach is ideal for swimming and bodyboarding, and highlights the cliffs' tops, where unique landscapes can be contemplated.

The best beach in the world

The winning beach, selected as the best in the world, is located in Mexico. Isla Pasion beach, a private beach near Cozumel, has been selected as the best in the world. Despite having to pay US$45 to enjoy a day at the beach, it was chosen as the favourite.

Second and third place are occupied by Greek beaches, with Elafonissi and Balos Lagoon taking the honours, respectively.

For the award, beach reviews from the last 12 months are considered, with the winner determined by the number of excellent reviews.