A country that is no stranger to stunning beaches, is also the home of some of the world's whitest of white sandy beaches.

The volcanic soil's high iron oxide content mixes with seawater to change the beach's colour and produce vivid red waves. In Iran, the rich soil is used in industry and as a spice in the local ...

For nearby accommodations, check out The Reefs Resort & Club. (Getty Images)| The Bahamas' 3-mile-long Pink Sand Beach gets its color from crushed pink and red shells of microscopic coral insects.