This picturesque black sand beach is adjacent to Perissa, another popular resort town with charcoal-hued sand. A massive rock, Mesa Vouno, sits between the two beaches.

Black sand beaches (likely formed from volcanic remnants) exist from Hawaii to Greece, from Iceland to Italy. We’ve selected our 20 favorite black-sand destinations, whether you’re looking for ...

This picturesque black sand beach is adjacent to Perissa, another popular resort town with charcoal-hued sand. A massive rock, Mesa Vouno, sits between the two beaches.

2. Reynisfjara Black-Sand Beach: Southern Iceland If you’re looking for a dark-and-stormy kinda vibe, this may be the black-sand beach for you.

This picturesque black sand beach is adjacent to Perissa, another popular resort town with charcoal-hued sand. A massive rock, Mesa Vouno, sits between the two beaches.