It's 22 days to Christmas, a time when most prefer travelling 'coastwards'. You perhaps would like to know how the destination beach of your choice competes internationally.

According to CNN Travel Watamu beach is the second best beach to beach followed by Diani at third. Take note that we are talking about best beaches to beach across Africa. How about that? Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt comes first.

CNN Travel reports that the smooth white beach of Watamu, which slides gently into shallow, turquoise water, forms part of the Malindi Marine Reserve Park, a marine protected area. The snorkeling and diving around the offshore coral formations is said to be the best in East Africa.

Then about Diani Beach, the idyllic 20-kilometer stretch of palm-fringed beach is kept pristine and clear of seaweed by the coral reef just offshore. This coastal paradise has become one of Kenya’s most popular beaches.

Others among top ten African beaches that were ranked include Nungwi in Zanzibar, Chitimba in Malawi, Anse Soleil Mahé Island of Seychelles, Anse Source d’Argent in Seychelles, Belle Mare in Mauritius, Ifaty in Madagascar and Tofo in Mozambique.

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