Nungwi beach in Zanzibar is one of the best beaches when it comes to swimming. You also get powdery white sands, thatare lapped gently by the clear waters.

But what attributes define the best beaches? For some people, it is the powdery sand and the clarity of the water. While for others, it’s the ruggedness of the coast and the aggressiveness of the waves. Still for others, it’s the beauty of the people sitting along the shores. But when it comes to Nungwi, beauty is definitely for the eye of the beholder.

Nungwi beach stretches for miles towards the island’s northern tip, and its fabulous sands are less affected by tides, making it the best destination for swimming and snorkelling all day long.

The ocean at Nungwi is like a rippling blanket of blue. Screaming seagulls fly overhead, harassing swimmers in their endless hunger for fish. Gannets can be seen dive-bombing the broad reaches of the ocean far out from shore. The horizon is edged with a silver tint, and you can see cormorants flying towards the place where the sun meets the water. And you can gape in awe as its wings soon fade from sight.

There are many resorts and hotels with private balconies from where you can scan the stunning views of the Indian Ocean and tropical gardens.