Red Beach in the top 10 beaches beaches in the world April 30, 2012 Red beach ranked as the 7th best beach in the world: Santorini Red Beach is one of the most picturesque locations on the list. Surrounded by soaring red lava cliffs (hence the name), this beach also has some of the most beautiful and unique red sand in the world. The beach is only accessible by boat, or by a ten minute descent by foot from above. The entire island was formed from a now-sleeping volcano – sleeping but not dead. Santorini is said to be the true Atlantis, as much of the island literally slipped below the sea in the course of a night. Top 10 best beaches in the world Author : TtS