Surf's up! How well do you know the world's most famous beaches?

Everybody loves a trip to the beach, but how well do you know some of the world’s most famous stretches of sand?

From surfers’ paradises to deserted stretches of coastline, some of the beaches around the globe are ranked up there with the most popular ‘must-see’ places.

They offer up the backdrop to blockbuster movies, the setting for many a proposal or romantic moment, and even plenty of drama for less cheery reasons.

But how many of those beaches could you actually name, or do you know where some of the most famous beaches from your favourite movies or TV shows actually are?

We’ve compiled 15 multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of the world’s most famous beaches. See if you know which one’s the biggest, which one has the best shipwreck, and which ones earned their place in the history books.

Take our quiz now and see how you do.

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