Ecuador has some of the best beaches which are family-friendly or secluded or ideal for surfing (Image: Getty) Despite all of this, Ecuador is not seen as an obvious tourism spot.

Gleaming white stretches of coast in Greece, Mauritius, Ecuador and Ireland made this annual ranking which is based on eight key criteria – have a look at the full ranking for 2025.

Tripadvisor’s annual compilation of the world’s very best stretches of shoreline, released Tuesday, offers a head start on picking a great beach to visit in 2025. CNN values your feedback 1.