Spooky Shores: 10 Most Haunted Beaches On Earth

Waquar Habib

Hanapepe Salt Ponds, USA

Hanapepe is a Kauai town known for its history and salt ponds is one of the most haunted beaches in the world. It's said that Night Marchers haunt the salt ponds bringing misfortune or death to those who encounter them.

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Hashima Island Beach, Japan

Hashima Island, or Gunkanjima, is a desolate island near Nagasaki with dilapidated buildings from a former mining town. The island is known for its dark history of forced labour during WWII and ghostly rumours.

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Balete Beach, Philippines

Balete Beach in Batangas is famous for its black sand and clear waters and is a famous haunted beach. It's located near the 400-year-old Enchanted Balete Tree, believed to be inhabited by supernatural beings. Eerie sounds and sightings have been reported due to the area's alleged spirits.

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Poveglia Island Beach, Italy

Poveglia Island, in Venice Lagoon, has an eerie history as a quarantine station and mental asylum. Abandoned buildings, including the asylum ruins, draw curious visitors. Legend says the island's haunted by plague victims and former patients' tormented souls.

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Island of the Dolls, Mexico

This island in Xochimilco, near Mexico City, is covered in old dolls hanging from the trees making it one of the most haunted beaches in the world. Local legend claims a drowned girl's spirit possesses them.

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Jekyll Island, USA

Jekyll Island, off the coast of Georgia, offers visitors historic sites, beautiful beaches, and wildlife. Some believe it's haunted by a former slave's ghost, with reports of paranormal activity in the historic district.

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Dumas Beach, India

Dumas Beach in Surat is famous for its black sand and scenic views. It's also believed to be haunted by spirits and is near a cremation ground, adding to its eerie atmosphere. Visitors have reported unusual occurrences, contributing to its spooky reputation.

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Fraser Island, Australia

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world and is known for its exceptional ecosystems, stunning natural beauty, pristine beaches, freshwater lakes, and diverse wildlife. According to Aboriginal legends, the island is home to a mysterious creature called "Yowie."

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Nagapattinam Beach, India

Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu is a historic coastal town. The serene beach has religious sites, but locals believe it's haunted by ghosts of those who died in the 2004 tsunami, with reports of paranormal activity.

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Bloody Bay, Tobago

Tobago's Bay is popular due to its pristine waters, coral reefs, and white sandy beaches. Legends say that a historic battle between the French and the British stained the waters red with blood, contributing to its eerie reputation.

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