The Caribbean is the world’s greatest beach destination. There are thousands of islands to choose from, each of which is home to a spattering of stunning beaches. The beaches in the Caribbean are famed for their crystal clear waters, sugary white sand, and breathtaking scenery. From the Dominican Republic to Trinidad, the following are the 10 best beaches in the Caribbean.

1. Little Bay Beach, Anguilla: This remote cove features 80 yards of talcum sand and is walled in by high cliffs. To get there, you have to take a private boat or climb down a 66-foot fishnet ladder. This beach might be hard to get to, but making the effort to find it is well worth it!

2. Mopion, St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Mopion is a dollop of sand surrounded by crystal clear waters. This picturesque sandbar looks like it came straight out of a commercial. It is a popular destination for snorkelers and sunbathers. There is not a single palm tree on this little sandbar; all you’ll see there is a thatch umbrella.

3. Palm Beach, Aruba: Palm, Beach in Aruba was named one of the 12 best beaches in the world by Conde Nast Traveler. This stunning, white sand beach is a popular spot for swimming, sailing, and snorkeling.

4. Crane Beach, Barbados: Crane Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Barbados, if not the entire Caribbean. It is surrounded by towering cliffs and is only accessible through Crane Resort. If you pay a small fee, you can access the beach, even if you aren’t a guest at the resort. Crane Beach is protected by a barrier reef, so its calm waters are ideal for swimming.

5. Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman: Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands is actually 5.5 miles long. This beach is famous for its clear, aquamarine waters and Australian pines. It is a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts.

6. Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic: Punta Cana is a world-famous beach in the Dominican Republic that is 19 miles long. This beach is located on the easternmost tip of the island and is studded with palm trees.

7. Grand Anse Beach, Grenada: Grand Anse Beach in Grenada is a fabled beach with sugary, white sands. This beach is spacious enough that you’re sure to find a nice spot for yourself where you can relax in the sand with your favorite book.

8. Grace Bay Beach, Turks and Caicos: For four years in a row, World Travel Awards has named Grace Bay Beach in the Turks and Caicos the World’s Leading Beach. This fabulous beach boasts 12 miles of unspoiled, white sands and spectacular snorkeling.

9. Manzanilla Beach, Trinidad: This 17-mile strip of golden sand is located on the rugged eastern coast of Trinidad. At this unspoiled beach surrounded by coconut and mangrove trees, you can see water buffalo, egrets, and herons.

10. White Bay, Jost Van Dykes Island: White Bay on Jost Van Dykes Island in the British Virgin Islands is located five miles west of Tortola. Voted one of the world’s top ten best beaches, this undeveloped, white sand beach is extremely photogenic and there is fabulous snorkeling nearby.