These Are the 10 Most Affordable Beaches in the World

Travel Bird, the online authority on all things travel, has released their 2017 Beach Price Index and we’re giving you skinny on the sand and surf destinations worldwide that will get you the best bang for your buck! Read on for the ten most affordable beaches of 2017.

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A view of the water and pier in Sharm El-Naga Bay in Egypt

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10. Sharm El-Naga Bay

Where: Egypt

Highlight: the beautiful reef cliff makes for some spectacular diving, where you’ll have a chance to swim and snap local aquatic life like the colourful clownfish.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $18.57

A view of the white sandy beach at Cavelossim Beach in India

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9. Cavelossim Beach

Where: India

Highlight: the scenic beauty of white sands in contrast with the black lava rocks will appeal to those looking to lay out and take it all in, while those in search of a little adventure will love the dolphin-sighting boat tours.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $18.41

A view of the colourful umbrellas and beach kiosks on the white sandy beach at Palolem Beach in India

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8. Palolem Beach

Where: India

Highlight: film buffs will appreciate checking out one of the shoot sights from the 2004 film The Bourne Supremacy, which starred Matt Damon, and foodies will appreciate the variety of delicious local beach snacks available from sunrise to sunset.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $18.21

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and water, while others sit at the beachside restaurants where many chairs, tables and umbrellas have been set up on Benaulim Beach in India

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7. Benaulim Beach

Where: India

Highlight: a delight for the active beach-goer, Benaulim Beach offers parasailing, jet skiing, boat rides and wind surfing.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $17.92

A beautiful sunset over the sands and water at Varkala Beach in India

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6. Varkala Beach

Where: India

Highlight: for the spiritual believers, Varkala Beach also goes by Papanasham (Beach), which translated means “to wash away sins” and has lured tourists to this location for the very purpose of bathing in these special waters.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $17.61

The blue waters and surrounding city of Sahl Hasheesh Bay where the Sunken City is located

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5. Sunken City

Where: Egypt

Highlight: the coral reefs make for truly unique snorkeling and diving excursions.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $16.82

A view of the pool-beach at Marsa Nayzak in Egypt

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4. Marsa Nayzak

Where: Egypt

Highlight: for the cool-factor of its origin story alone it’s worth a trip; this pool-beach was formed after a meteor hit the earth!

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $16.44

Tourists enjoying a day at sandy Long Beach in Vietnam

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3. Long Beach

Where: Vietnam

Why you’ll love it: white sands and clean waters make it an ideal stop for beach-bound day-trippers in the Bac Trung Bo region of Vietnam.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $14.42

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2. City Beach

Where: Vietnam

Highlight: proximity to so much of what the surrounding city has to offer will make this a beach day that easily turns into a city night, with something for everyone.

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $13.90

Views of a tropical hut and sandbags laid out along the water’s edge of Cua Dai Beach in Vietnam

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1. Cua Dai Beach

Where: Vietnam

Highlight: Tripadviser postings for this beach have it largely regarded amongst visitors as “quiet” and “beautiful” – so if it’s peace and quiet that makes you call a beach paradise, this is the destination for you!

What you’ll pay for a day at the beach (sunscreen, water, beer, ice cream, lunch): USD $13.18