A remote beach in the Philippines has been crowned the world's best for 2026, according to a new ranking by travel experts. Entalula Beach, located on Palawan island, topped the annual World's 50 Best Beaches list, beating competition from destinations in Greece, Australia, Mexico and Thailand.
The beach is praised for its turquoise waters, untouched natural surroundings and white sand, set against towering limestone cliffs. Experts describe it as “one of those places you have to see to believe” and note that it sees fewer visitors than nearby beaches, offering a tranquil escape. Accessible only by boat, it is considered an “overlooked slice of heaven”.
The ranking is based on input from thousands of travel professionals and a core team that personally evaluated hundreds of beaches. Tine Holst, co-founder of The World's 50 Best Beaches, said: “For the first time, our core team is personally visiting and evaluating hundreds of beaches year-round.”
The top ten also includes beaches in the Maldives, Brazil, Thailand, and Australia. European entries include Cala Macarella in Spain (12th), Cala dei Gabbiani in Italy (18th) and Porto Katsiki in Greece (34th). No UK beaches made the top 50, but Keem Bay in County Mayo, Ireland, ranked 50th.
