Harter also made it to one of the landing beaches, sitting on the hot, rocky, black volcanic sand and reflecting on what had happened there. “I feel like I have been given a gift that not a lot ...

While black sand beaches may not be as common as their fairer counterparts, they can be found all around the world. These unique beaches are often formed as a result of volcanic activity and the ...

A dramatic volcanic beach with towering basalt columns, sea caves, and crashing waves. One of the most famous black sand beaches in the world. This Hawaiian gem is known for its jet-black sand ...

Plan Ahead: The waters here are too rough and rocky to enjoy swimming, and the black sand can get very hot. But that's not the main reason to visit Punalu'u. This beach in southern Hawai'i ...

A black sand beach is a type of beach that is characterized by its dark-colored sand, which is typically composed of volcanic ...

The island is also known for its black sand beaches, which are the result of centuries of volcanic activity. One of the most popular is Anse Chastanet, a peaceful cove backed by palm trees and forest.

HGTV highlighted Hilo's Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach as a must-visit, but this volcanic paradise is just scratching the surface as this region of the Big Island is teeming with black sand beaches to ...

Defined by geologists as a ‘microcontinent’, this gorgeous Norwegian volcanic island with exquisite terrain is untouched by ...

One of the more unusual places we visited during our Adventures in Iceland was the black sand beaches in Reynisfjara, in the southern part of the country. Chances are you've seen them — even if ...

Nestled in the Pacific Ocean, Bora Bora is renowned for its turquoise lagoon, coral reefs, and upscale overwater resorts that render it a genuine tropical paradise. Situated in the South Pacific, Fiji ...