20 Secluded Beach Gems to Visit Before the Secret Gets Out

A two-hour flight from Sydney will get you to the small Pacific Ocean island, where streetlights are uncommon and people get around on bicycles. Doesn't get any more quaint than that.

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On the southern Côte d’Argent across the bay from Cap Ferret lies this haven, which draws hikers and beach lovers alike. It's got just enough night life to entertain — but not be overrun with tourists.

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Over 7,000 islands make up the Philippines and while some areas have become tourist traps (Boracay, Palawan), the province of Bohol isn't quite there. Yet. It's an hour-long flight from Manila, then another 25-minute drive but this secluded island paradise is worth it.

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The 32 coral islands of the Quirimbas Archipelago boast forests and sandy beaches. The island's turquoise waters are filled with marine life — ideal for snorkeling and deep-sea diving.

A 10-minute boat ride separates it from the town of Bocas del Toro, but it's like going to an entirely different world. The northwest coast of the island — fringed with palm, beautiful coral reefs, and serves as a nesting grounds for sea turtles — lies within the boundaries of the Parque Nacional Marino Isla Bastimentos, making it seem almost untouched.

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Situated on the Turkish Mediterranean and sandwiched between protected sites (a nature preserve and the ruins of Olimpos) is the main reason Cirali maintains its beauty.

Its sister island, Antigua, gets all the action, leaving Barbuda yours for the taking.

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The largest island in the Gulf of Thailand is actually closer to Cambodia than mainland Vietnam. It's still a fairly underdeveloped tourist destination (but slowly growing), with a strong military presence, but its beaches are uncluttered and there are lots of lodging and entertainment options at your avail.

Samara Beach may be where the surfers go but just south of there lies the least developed spot on the Nicoya Peninsula. With a backdrop of mountain, the relaxed fishing village has palm trees, a white-sand beach and stunning coral reef with loads of marine life. Sigh.

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The seaside village boasts more than 100 miles of rugged Atlantic shoreline and has only one boutique hotel with rooms that have no phones or TVs. If you want to truly unplug, this is the spot to do it.

It's a bit of a slog to get to, which is why the pink-sand beaches will be all yours. The shoreline is a bit rugged but an offshore reef provides protection from ocean waves, making for an ideal swimming hole. Combine that with endangered birds and giant tortoises around and these outdoors are more than great.

Not at all touristy, the village has maintained its simplicity. But be warned, the currents can get a little dangerous so the beach on the Arabian Sea is for experienced surfers only.

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Low-populated beaches are hard to find in Brazil but this laid-back region might be it. Forgo the more popular Bahia in favour of this soon-to-be hot spot.

About an hour by car or speedboat from Krabi International Airport, you'll be away from the hustle and bustle of Phuket and on one of the gorgeous beaches along the Andaman Sea, with their pristine sands and coral reefs.

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Aptly named, the underpopulated stretch on the French side of the island will wow you. A 15-minute jaunt on a well-travelled foot path will give you the kind of privacy some only dream about.

Located on the Mediterranean island in Tuscany, just east of the French island of Corsica, it has granite magma cliffs and the cobalt waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea are so clear, you can see to the floor.

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This is where the locals hang out, so if that's your bag, jump on in. But aside from the beach, there are tons of adventures to be had, from exploring caves and tunnels filled with coral, fish and sea sponges, to climbing to the 1,000-foot peak of Bordeaux Mountain, which overlooks the bay.

About a half hour west of Auckland, its oceanfront is rugged, the surf is bounding and the sand is black and beautiful.

The small fishing village, three hours south of Lisbon, has a wide beach situated between two steep cliffs. Because it doesn't have many amenities (there's one main street with about a dozen places to eat and drink), you'll save in your accommodations.

The islands off the coast of Catagena are, for the most part, uninhabited, which is why its home to some of the most vanilla beaches and brilliantly blue waters.