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Antarctica

Antarctica, a pristine, untouched continent located at the southernmost tip of the globe, presents a unique, ethereal beach experience for adventurous travelers and nature enthusiasts. With a chilling coastline stretching up to approximately 17,968 kilometers, Antarctica offers a diverse range of scenic beaches to explore. From the remote, icy beaches of Ross Sea to the crystal-clear, iceberg-filled waters of Weddell Sea, visitors can partake in an assortment of beach activities, notably ice hiking, iceberg spotting, and wildlife watching. In addition to its unique beaches, Antarctica provides an educational journey through its fascinating historic exploration sites and vast, majestic landscapes. Travelers can choose from a selection of well-appointed research stations for accommodations, and partake in hearty, well-prepared meals catering to the extreme environment. With an array of unusual sights, a distinctive range of accommodation and dining experiences, Antarctica ensures an unprecedented beach experience like no other.

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Sandee - Country / Livingston Island
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Livingston Island

Livingston Island, Antarctica offers 4+ beaches along its coastline. Livingston Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Livingston Island is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Livingston Island is known for its stunning glacial landscapes, diverse wildlife including penguins and seals, and historical sites related to early Antarctic exploration.


Livingston Island has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Livingston Island, Antarctica, is from November to March, with average air temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and water temperatures near -1.8°C (28.8°F). Livingston Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Ross Island
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Ross Island

Ross Island, Antarctica offers 4+ beaches along its 27 miles (43 kilometers) of coastline. Ross Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Ross Island is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Ross Island is known for its McMurdo Station, Scott's Discovery Hut, and Mount Erebus.


Ross Island has 2+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Ross Island, Antarctica, is during the austral summer from November to February, when the average air temperature is around -2 to 2 degrees Celsius (28 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit) and the water temperature is approximately -1.8 degrees Celsius (28.8 degrees Fahrenheit). Ross Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Deception Island
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Deception Island

Deception Island, Antarctica offers 2+ beaches along its 32.3 miles (52 kilometers) of coastline. Deception Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Deception Island is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Deception Island is known for its unique geothermal-heated beaches, the historic whaling station remains, and the opportunity to swim in the thermal waters of Pendulum Cove.


Deception Island has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Deception Island, Antarctica, is from November to February, when the average air temperature is around 1°C (34°F) and the water temperature is approximately 0°C (32°F). Deception Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / South Georgia Island
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South Georgia Island

South Georgia Island, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its coastline. South Georgia Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. South Georgia Island is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 30 residents. South Georgia Island is known for its abundant wildlife including king penguin colonies, its historical whaling stations, and its rugged, mountainous landscapes ideal for adventurous expeditions.


South Georgia Island has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to South Georgia Island, Antarctica, is from November to February, with average air temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and water temperatures around 2°C (36°F). South Georgia Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane season but has a wet season that lasts from November to March with average rainfall of 5-10 mm per day. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Half Moon Island
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Half Moon Island

Half Moon Island, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its 5.3 miles (8.5 kilometers) of coastline. Half Moon Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Half Moon Island is a popular travel destination with over 5,000 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Half Moon Island, Antarctica is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife including chinstrap penguins, and historical sites such as the Argentine Camara Station.


Half Moon Island has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Half Moon Island, Antarctica, is from November to March, when the average air temperature is around 0°C (32°F) and the water temperature is approximately -1.8°C (28.8°F). Half Moon Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Danco Coast
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Danco Coast

Danco Coast, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its coastline. Danco Coast has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Danco Coast is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Danco Coast is known for its stunning glacial landscapes, abundant wildlife including penguins and seals, and opportunities for scientific exploration and research.


Danco Coast has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Danco Coast, Antarctica, is from November to March, with average air temperatures around -2 to 2 degrees Celsius (28 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit) and water temperatures near 0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit). Danco Coast, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Cape Adare
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Cape Adare

Cape Adare, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its coastline. Cape Adare has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Cape Adare is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Cape Adare is known for its historic huts from the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration, large Adélie penguin colony, and dramatic coastal landscapes.


Cape Adare has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Cape Adare, Antarctica, is during the austral summer from November to February, when the average air temperature is around -2°C (28°F) and the water temperature is approximately -1.8°C (28.8°F). Cape Adare, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Scott Coast

Scott Coast

Scott Coast, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its coastline. Scott Coast has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Scott Coast is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Scott Coast is known for its stunning ice formations, unique wildlife including penguins and seals, and historical exploration sites such as the huts of early Antarctic explorers.


Scott Coast has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Scott Coast, Antarctica, is from November to February, with average air temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and water temperatures near -1.8°C (28.8°F). Scott Coast, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Graham Land
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Graham Land

Graham Land, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its 3,106 miles (5,000 kilometers) of coastline. Graham Land has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Graham Land is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Graham Land is known for its stunning glacial landscapes, abundant wildlife including penguins and seals, and opportunities for scientific expeditions and research.


Graham Land has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Graham Land, Antarctica, is from November to March, when the average air temperature is around -2°C (28°F) and the water temperature is approximately -1°C (30°F). Graham Land, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

Sandee - Country / Greenwich Island
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Greenwich Island

Greenwich Island, Antarctica offers 1+ beaches along its 93.2 miles (150 kilometers) of coastline. Greenwich Island has a number of beach options for every type of traveler. Greenwich Island is a popular travel destination with over 0 annual visitors in addition to its 0 residents. Greenwich Island, Antarctica is known for its stunning glacial landscapes, diverse wildlife including penguins and seals, and opportunities for scientific research expeditions.


Greenwich Island has 1+ beach cities, offering a variety of beach destinations for travelers seeking either a popular hotspot or a secluded beach vacation.


The best time to travel to Greenwich Island, Antarctica, is from December to February, when the average air temperature is around 1°C (34°F) and the water temperature is approximately -1°C (30°F). Greenwich Island, Antarctica does not have a hurricane or wet season and can be enjoyed year-round. Sandee provides detailed maps, photos, and reviews from fellow beachgoers to help you Choose Your Beach™ and plan your perfect beach vacation!

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