There are a lot of places and hidden gems on this Earth that we will probably never get to see in our lifetime.
Tucked away in deep jungles or hidden in dark caves, Mother Nature shows off her beauty with the coolest and most beautiful beaches.
Benagil Sea Cave – Portugal
This lovely gem is hidden in a deep cave. There are only three ways you can get to it to enjoy the magic of it.  You can’t just walk there. The only direct access is via the ocean, so you can peek through a giant hole into the cave, you can take a boat or you can swim there.
But once you get there, the hard work to get inside is worth it.
WATCH: Arial view of the secret beach cave
Vaadhoo Island – Maldives
Do you want to get lost in paradise? Then Maldives is the perfect getaway from people, technology and stress.  But the real magic is in the water. Bioluminescent phytoplankton, when stressed will emit light from their cells causing this amazing blue glow in the water – like a sea of stars.
WATCH: The sea of stars –Â Bioluminescent phytoplankton
Playa del Amor- Mexico
Playa del Amor or hidden beach has a violent history which it was born from. It is rumoured that the hole that created the Hidden Beach was a result of deliberate bombings. The Marieta Islands have always been completely uninhabited, making them ideal sites for military testing by the Mexican government.  The Hidden Beach is invisible from the outside, and is only accessible through a long water tunnel that links the beach to the Pacific Ocean.
WATCH:Â A man’s journey into Playa del Amora
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