If you are looking for an idyllic beach to relax from all the sufferings of everyday life, you are obviously not looking for something like that.
Because here under the cloak of natural beauty are great dangers. Often, deadly dangers.
Unless the holidays mean to some, beyond the sun, sea, bath, and struggle for survival!
Threats lurk here under the water or on the beach, when the danger does not come from somewhere else.
Stay away, we are told in every way, if leisure and stress relief are his goal tourism...
Here we have all the ingredients for how deceptive the appearance is. A beach earthly paradise that is, only mortal hell. You see the waters have very strong currents and many people have been swept away by their doom. Not 80+ as the famous sign suggests, but definitely over 30 between 1970-2010, according to the local newspaper.
It is the absence of reefs that make the sea currents so strong here, which is why the swimmer is advised not to enter the water. The lures are many, you are after all tropical paradise of Kauai, but it is best not to dive…
Off the northeast coast of Queensland is a popular destination for eco-tourism. However, if you want to get into the water, you must wear a uniform, as here lives an absurdly large number of jellyfish. In fact, many species are extremely poisonous and can even cause death in humans.
The brave will enter a sheltered area with nets, only the terror does not end here. According to local authorities, there are countless here crocodiles of the sea, which are known to attack humans. If the joy of the sea is what you want, here you have a lot to think about.
Even the trees sting here! But cassowaries are not always friendly, they can cause fatal blows if disturbed. And they are known for their awkward character…
As indicated by the tragic many trunks of ships on its picturesque beach Namibia, something scary lurks in the water. The infamous Benguela Stream, which has sunk ships and boats. Although this is not the only reason why the locals called the area "the land that God made angry" and the Portuguese travelers "gates of Hell"!
If you survive the rush and the 11 species of sharks that prefer these waters, you may also have to contend with the terrestrial wildlife that descends here. Tigers, lions and hyenas. Even the climate here is inhospitable, with the constant big waves showing their moods…
Although you will find sharks roaming the many beaches of the world, nowhere else do they have such an appetite for human flesh. The "world capital of shark attacks", as it is affectionately called, continues to have the highest rate of shark bites in the world. Already since 2007.
From 2009-2019 more than 80 have been recorded shark attacks to bathers (52 of whom are surfers), a frighteningly high number compared to anywhere else. Of course, science is looking for the reasons for this and the International Shark Attack File of the University of Florida has been trying for a long time to reveal the gloomy secret of New Smyrna Beach…
The only legal beach for nudism at Mexico hides a deadly secret. "Zipolite" after all in the dialect of the local tribe simply means "beach of death". Impressive in all its aspects, the effects of the tide and the underwater currents are very peculiar here, allowing bathing only to severe swimmers.
The unspoiled beauty of the area brings many people here, but most prove to be wise and enjoy only sunbathing. Frequent drownings have resulted in the creation of a group of volunteer lifeguards, but also in the daily marking with flags for the suitability of the waters.
The great success of the project took place between 2007-2009, when for two whole years there was no drowning. However, 180 lifeguard operations took place…
Here the danger does not lurk under the water. In fact, it is of human origin. And if petty thefts occur even in Copacabana, here they have the honor and pride of the high crime rate. The beaches around Brazil's seventh largest city are not for the tourist.
Not the unprepared one, at least. If you are exploring these beaches, tour guides advise you to leave your valuables at home and bring only a small amount of cash. Plus what you will give to the gang of thieves who will approach you.
You will even leave the beach before it gets dark. And definitely before it is empty of people. A lot of stress for a bath do not you think?
Less than 200 people live on the island, an earthly paradise off Queensland, especially known to the adventurous tourist. There are no sharks or crime here, it is another reason that makes the beaches unpredictable and dangerous. The dingos!
The native population of wild dogs in Australia is very large here and their moods are not at all friendly. Authorities advise anyone appearing on shore to avoid… running and swimming in lakes. Last summer the problem with dingo attacks became so great that the Queensland government was forced to take measures to control the population of wildlife.
If you do not go from dingo, you may go from the extremely poisonous species of jellyfish that lurks in the water (irukandji). Tiny and deadly, you do not want to be next to her…
Once an attraction for the vibrant Swahili community, Lamu is an island off the coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. It was much preferred by European tourism for its authentic atmosphere and exotic beaches. What happened; Somali pirates are done!
A series of kidnappings of European tourists in recent years have turned the beautiful beaches of the island into a terribly dangerous place. For some, Islamist claimed responsibility Al Shabab, for some others we never learned. In previous years it had been deserted by tourists, but the Kenyan Coast Guard is now patrolling the beaches, wanting to make this tourist paradise safe again.
A dream destination of the Old Continent, the Lofoten Islands of Norway have all the goodies of the European North: beautiful mountains in the sea, protected coves and the Northern lights of course. And while everything invites you here to dive into the water, it is best not to do so. Why; Hypothermia.
The secluded and infinitely picturesque islands are you see north of the Arctic Circle and the waters here range between 8-14 degrees Celsius. Yes, summer! And as the US National Center for Cold Water Safety typically warns us, water below 15 degrees Celsius is "extremely dangerous / life threatening."
Stay better on the beach and admire the midnight sun (visible between May 26 and July 17), which in Utakleiv is at its absolute best…
The "black pearls" around Hawaii's active and overactive volcano are truly admirable for their black sand. Admire them from afar. The Kilauea It has been drying lava continuously for 35 years, making the water boil in many places. And the beaches are boiling naturally, having nowhere to put your towel.
Here the "hot beach" obviously acquires a different meaning. The danger is real and even continuous on the beaches of the Big Island that are adjacent to the raging volcano. Yes, the same volcano that erupted in May 2018, destroying houses and settlements…