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Beach

A beach is a sloping strip of land that lies along the edge of a lake, ocean or river. Some tourist destinations are famous for their beaches, which attract millions of visitors.

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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump (R) and wife Melania (C) greet supporters at Palm Beach Convention Center

Trump speaks to supporters in Palm Beach, FL

Addressing supporters, Donald Trump called on the US to unite and said he would "put America first."
PoliticsNovember 6, 202425:13 min
Mysterious black spheres wash up on Coogee beach in Sydney, Australia

Sydney beaches closed over 'mysterious' black balls

Beachgoing tourists and locals have been replaced by hundreds of mysterious black balls.
Nature and EnvironmentOctober 16, 2024
Fokus Europa | Russland Sascha Skotschilenko

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

Sasha Skochilenko spent two years in prison for posting stickers criticizing Putin's war in Ukraine.
PoliticsSeptember 19, 202426:04 min
Sun umbrellas and lounge chairs on a beach in Greece, seen near the water's edge from above

How a Greek innovation helps wheelchair users enjoy the sea

A Greek innovation called Seatrac helps beachgoers with limited mobility go for a dip in the ocean.
InnovationSeptember 6, 202404:29 min
DW Podcast | Inside Europe | provisorisch f ROAD

Inside Europe August 22 2024

Ukraine's Kursk incursion turns the tables in the war, US enthusiasm for Kamala Harris' campaign spreads to Europe, and Britain releases thousands of prisoners early. Also: Italy's private beaches may be shut this summer, what did Dutch spy chiefs know about Ukraine and the Nord Stream attack? Lukashenko's critics face snooping while reporting from exile and Paris counts down to the Paralympics.
PoliticsAugust 22, 202454:59 min
People relax at a beach bar on sunbeds in the shade of umbrellas

Greece cracks down on sunbed rentals

Greece's beaches generate a lot of business during the holiday season — leaving hardly any space for locals.
SocietyAugust 9, 202404:45 min
People carrying a body at Lido Beach, Somalia, on August 3, 2024.

More than 30 killed in Somalia beach attack

Terrorist group al-Shabab claimed responsibility for the attack.
ConflictsAugust 3, 2024
Steven van de Velde

Olympics: Convicted rapist booed at first volleyball match

A beach volleyballer player's participation at the Olympics is causing controversy due to his rape conviction.
SportsJuly 28, 2024
A lifeguard dressed in red scans the beach with binoculars

Italy's Rimini beaches sees lifeguard shortage

Lifeguards were once the heartthrob of Italy's beaches. But a shortage of new recruits is taking its toll.
SocietyJuly 26, 202403:20 min
Dozens of stricken long-finned pilot whales lying on a beach on Sanday island in the Orkneys, off Scotland. July 11, 2024.

Dozens of pilot whales die on beach off Scotland

Authorities said a dozen whales found alive on the beach had to be euthanized and a total of 77 had died.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 12, 2024
Dokumentation | Die Kapverden - Sound der Sehnsucht

Cape Verde: Volcanoes, pristine beaches, carnival

The African Cape Verde islands have their own distinct genre of music and dance known as “morna”.
MusicMay 10, 202442:35 min
A pod of pilot whales stranded on a beach at Toby's Inlet in Western Australia on April 25

Australia: 160 pilot whales stranded on western beach

Pilot whales are known for their tight-knit social bonds, so when one gets into difficulty, the rest often follow.
Nature and EnvironmentApril 25, 2024
Action from the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the UAE

Belarus make controversial history at beach soccer World Cup

Belarus' beach soccer team made history at the beach soccer World Cup, but their presence is controversial.
SportsFebruary 23, 2024
DW Eco India (Sendungslogo Composite)

Caution toxic! Addressing industrial pollution

Cleaning up lakes in Bengaluru; the toxic ship breaking industry in Bangladesh, and how anyone can recycle sewage
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 18, 202426:06 min
people clearing a beach of microplastics

Plastic pollution: Painstaking work to clear Spanish beaches

Authorities in Spain were slow to react when tiny plastic pellets washed up on the country's northwest coast.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 13, 202401:39 min
A deserted Ngapali beach in Myanmar

Myanmar Ngapali beach paradise in dire straits amid conflict

The resort is currently experiencing tough times, with deserted beaches and businesses struggling to stay afloat.
BusinessJanuary 13, 2024
A tropical beach with white sand and clear water

India: Modi beach visit aggravates Maldives row

Images of Modi on a tropical beach have exacerbated tensions with the Maldives, which is turning more towards China.
PoliticsJanuary 12, 2024
Packages in a plastic bag

Australian police investigate beach cocaine finds

More than 100 packages containing cocaine washed up on eastern Australian beaches over Christmas, police say.
CrimeDecember 27, 2023
A group of women and children on a sit on a beach in Indonesia after arriving by sea

Indonesia: Hundreds more Rohingya land on Aceh beaches

Indonesian authorities have said they have little resources to provide for the Rohingya refugees who continue to land.
MigrationDecember 10, 2023
A sea turtle surrounded by trash at a beach in Karachi

Pakistan: Beach pollution endangers sea turtles

Thousands of sea turtles nest on the beaches of southern Pakistan every year. But they face many threats.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 28, 202302:23 min
A few people walk on a tongue of white sand that is dotted with sunshades and surrounded by azure ocean. Boats are anchored on the sand.

The ultimate guide to Zanzibar's attractions

Tanzania's Zanzibar archipelago is famous for its spices, azure ocean and historic Stone Town. Join DW for a tour.
TravelNovember 10, 202305:44 min
A chef holds a dessert made of papaya on a white plate

Using Mauritius sugar to make sweet dreams come true

Chef Sandy Scioli uses her knowledge of different types of sugar to create healthy pastries, patisseries and desserts.
LifestyleNovember 3, 202305:08 min
A woman stands at the edge of a sand dune and photographs beach chairs and umbrellas with her mobile phone

Greeks fight to free beaches from private sunbeds

Locals in Greece are fighting against the privatization of beaches by companies renting out deckchairs.
SocietySeptember 11, 202305:10 min
DW Fokus | Portugal

Focus on Europe - Spotlight on People

The consumption of hard drugs has been legal in Portugal for decades. Now, resistance is emerging.
SocietySeptember 7, 202326:05 min
DW Afrimaxx Moderatorin Ayanda Thabethe (Artikelbild)

Afrimaxx - Modern African Lifestyle

From sewing novice to fashion designer, from the garden to the plate and glassblowing in Kenya.
LifestyleAugust 18, 202326:04 min
White sandy beach, blue sea and a parasol with empty sun loungers under it

Enjoying Europe's most popular beaches

It's summer and the beaches are packed. Here are our top 10 in Europe.
TravelAugust 18, 202310 images
People on a beach full of sun loungers and beach umbrellas, Paros, Greece, summer 2023

Battle for the beaches: Greek islanders fight for access

In a protest dubbed "the beach towel revolt," Greeks are pushing to halt the creeping, illegal privatization of beaches.
SocietyAugust 9, 2023
Fokus Albanien Erosion

Albania’s seashores are in danger

About one-third of Albania's approximately 430-kilometer-long coastline is affected by erosion.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 2, 202304:55 min
Rescuers tend to long-finned whales in Australia

Australia: Nearly 100 whales die after beaching

More than half of the pod stranded on an Australian beach had already died before the rest had to be euthanized.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 27, 2023
rescuers trying to save beached whales

Rescuers in Australia race to free beached whales

Rescuers are working to free long-finned pilot whales stuck on a beach in Western Australia.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 26, 202302:18 min

Mozambican beaches swamped with garbage 

Trash has become a big issue on the beaches of Mozambique's Inhambane province, threaten the biodiversity of the region.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 19, 202301:58 min
A pod of pilot whales in the UK

More than 50 whales dead in mass beaching on Scottish isle

Dozens of pilot whales had washed up on a beach in the Outer Hebrides, but only one survived the ordeal.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 16, 2023
An ambulance is seen outside the perimeter of a rescue operations in Mogadishu on June 9, 2023 during an attack.

Somalia: Al-Shabab attacks hotel at Mogadishu beach

Initial reports suggested the attack involved an explosion followed by gunshots.
TerrorismJune 10, 2023
Beach chairs and kites can be seen on the beach of St. Peter-Ording, in northern Germany

Europe's most sensational seaside spots

With 10,000 kilometers of coastline, Europe is perfect for water sports enthusiasts, beach bums and party people.
TravelApril 24, 202311 images
A sandy beach with palm trees in Mano Juan, Dominican Republic.

The most beautiful winter travel destinations

Not in the mood for gray weather and winter blues? These destinations are particularly beautiful at this time of year.
TravelJanuary 16, 202310 images
A person lies on a blue surfboard

Surfers with disabilities enjoy Portugal's beaches

Portugal, known worldwide in the surfing scene, is becoming increasingly popular among people with disabilities.
SportsJanuary 8, 202304:22 min
Ivorian soldiers patrol the beach outside of the Etoile du Sud hotel in Grand Bassam

Ivory Coast: Jihadis sentenced to life over beach attack

The massacre at the seaside town of Grand-Bassam claimed 19 lives in 2016, marking Ivory Coast's first jihadi attack.
Law and JusticeDecember 28, 2022
A view of beachgoers on a Durban beach on January 1, 2022

Freak wave kills three at South African beach

Dozens of people were dragged into the Bay of Plenty, one of Durban's most popular beaches.
CatastropheDecember 18, 2022
RAQUEL PINTO, Cap Vert Model

Meet Cape Verdean model Raquel Pinto

Cape Verdean Raquel Pinto didn't think twice when she was invited to be a professional model.
SocietyNovember 4, 202202:27 min
Eco Africa-Sendung 19.08.2022

Simple ways to fend off coastal erosion

Clusters of wooden stakes are helping residents of Diogue win back stretches of sandy beach from Atlantic swells.
Nature and EnvironmentAugust 19, 202203:50 min
According to firefighters, 50 firefighters with 17 fire engines are battling a blaze, supported by water-dropping aircraft and a helicopter.

Greece wildfires: Popular Lesbos beach resort evacuated

The wildfire on Lesbos destroyed several homes. Firefighters were also battling more blazes in Greece.
CatastropheJuly 23, 2022
People cool off in the Mediterranean sea waters at a beach off the northern Tunisian town of La Goulette.

North Africa's disappearing beaches

The coastline in the Maghreb is eroding faster than almost anywhere else. But not just rising sea levels are to blame.
PoliticsJuly 20, 2022
People relaxing on lying Playa Es Trenc beach on Mallorca

Tourist destinations under threat

How does the tourism industry cope with climate change and extreme heat waves?
TravelJuly 15, 2022

Where to travel in Africa: A correspondent's tips

DW correspondent Adrian Kriesch, who has reported from Africa for over 10 years, shares his favorite places.
TravelMay 27, 202210 images
Attorney General of Paraguay Sandra Quiñonez prays to a Virgin Mary statue at the entrance of her office after she found out about the killing during his honeymoon in Colombia of Paraguayan prosecutor Marcelo Pecci

Paraguayan anti-mafia prosecutor killed on Colombia beach

Marcelo Pecci was killed on his honeymoon. Paraguay's president has vowed to redouble efforts against organized crime.
CrimeMay 11, 2022
hotels in Miami

Exploring the cultural side of Miami Beach

Despite its reputation as a party city, the US resort town has something for everyone.
TravelApril 25, 2022
New Zealand whales

New Zealand: Beached whales die in mass stranding

Authorities said 34 whales beached at Farewell Spit, the site of more than 10 whale strandings over the last 15 years.
Nature and EnvironmentMarch 18, 2022
Helicopter scans Little Bay in Sydney

Police probe Sydney's first fatal shark attack in 60 years

The animal was described by witnesses as a "4-meter great white" shark.
CatastropheFebruary 17, 2022
Brasilien Vorbereitungen für den Karneval

Rio tourism returns ahead of carnival

After a disastrous time with the coronavirus Rio de Janeiro is preparing to party again.
BusinessDecember 7, 202102:15 min
70 Jahre Israel - Jaffa

Palestinians dream of the sea

Every week hundreds of Palestinians pass checkpoints, walls, and fences to travel to the Israeli sea by bus.
SocietyNovember 17, 202108:16 min