Five extraordinary beaches for your yacht charter holiday

Stephanie C.

A yacht charter holiday combines life on board with the freedom to discover ever-changing coastlines. Some beaches leave a particularly lasting impression: whether because of their pink sand, gleaming white cliffs or a shape that shifts with the tide. These five destinations offer inspiration for your next choice of cruising area and a special shore excursion.

Pink Sand Beach, Bahamas: A touch of pink

On Harbour Island, Pink Sand Beach shimmers in delicate shades of pink against the turquoise Atlantic. It owes its unusual colour to tiny shell fragments from marine organisms that are mixed in with the light-coloured sand. Anyone planning a sailing trip in the Bahamas around Eleuthera might consider Harbour Island as a starting point for a day trip to the beach. The beach on the Atlantic side is, above all, a destination for a leisurely stroll whilst ashore.

Sarakiniko, Greece: a lunar landscape by the sea

On the Cycladic island of Milos, the coastline at Sarakiniko looks like a landscape from another world. Light-coloured rocks, shaped by the sea, frame small coves and form a striking contrast to the blue of the Aegean Sea. The real eye-catcher here is the rocky landscape surrounding the small beach. If you’re on a charter holiday around Milos, Sarakiniko is a great idea for a shore excursion.

Zlatni Rat, Croatia: The beach that changes shape

Near Bol on the island of Brač, Zlatni Rat juts out into the Adriatic like a narrow tongue. The ‘Golden Horn’ is made up of gravel and its tip shifts under the influence of waves and currents. As a result, the beach may look different on a subsequent visit compared to your last holiday photo. Anyone planning to visit Brač as part of their Dalmatian sailing trip will find this an impressive destination for a beach break.

Anse Source d’Argent, Seychelles: Between granite and palm trees

At Anse Source d’Argent on La Digue, light-coloured sand, tropical vegetation and massive granite boulders come together. The smooth, rounded rocks give the beach its distinctive character and constantly create new perspectives on the crystal-clear water. For a yacht charter holiday in the Seychelles, La Digue is an ideal island stop for a beach excursion. It’s well worth setting aside time for a longer shore excursion here.

Spiaggia Rosa, Sardinia: A protected natural wonder

The famous Spiaggia Rosa is situated on the island of Budelli in the La Maddalena Archipelago. Its pink hue is caused by the finest particles of shells and other natural materials in the sand. Entry to the beach is prohibited; even approaching it from the water is restricted by a marked conservation zone. For charter guests, it is therefore a destination to be admired with respect, where the protection of the landscape is part of the experience.

From a dream beach to a sailing idea

Whether as a destination for a shore excursion or as a protected natural wonder viewed from the water: extraordinary beaches can provide special highlights on a charter holiday. Which stops are actually suitable depends on your route, the weather and local mooring and conservation regulations.