Found in Hawaii, Iceland, the Canary Islands and other destinations around the world, black sand beaches intrigue travelers with their mystery and beauty. These beaches form over time by the ...

Kaimu Beach is a black sand beach located on the island of Hawaii. It was formed by lava flows from the Kilauea volcano, which erupted in 1990 and covered the previous white sand beach.

This list of beaches will help you find your best black sand beach in Costa Rica. Black sand beaches form as a result of both sea currents and volcanic deposits of rock in different places around ...

Iceland's Vik Beach is one of the most breathtaking black sand beaches you'll ever see! Photo: iStock Move over, powdery white shores — there's something irresistibly dramatic about black sand ...

Have you ever played with a magnet and stuck it in a sandy wash? It will pick up lots of black stuff. Some call it black sand; some might think ...

Among Iceland's most breathtaking landscapes is the coastal point at which its yellow river meets the blue sea, separated by a black sand beach.

No rose-colored glasses are needed at these stunning stretches of sand. You may have heard of white and black sand beaches, but what about shores with pink sands? Though rare, several countries ...

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One of the most famous black sand beaches in the world. This Hawaiian gem is known for its jet-black sand, coconut palms, and frequent sightings of endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles.