Big Island, Hawaii

Located between Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and the town of Naalehu, the Punaluu Black Sand Beach is an incredible sight. With its jet black sand, icy blue waters, and lush green trees, the beach makes for a stunning display of contrasts and colours.

The sand derives its colours from the volcanic activity on the island. As the lava flows into the ocean, it cools and becomes rock. These rocks are broken down by the constant battering and crashing of the waves, making way for soft, smooth black sand.