There are plenty of towns around the world waiting to give travelers unique experiences from mountain towns to lake towns. For something different, one can consider visiting coastal towns.

These towns that sit beside water bodies are beautiful and cozy, and they also come with plenty of exciting things to see and do. For travelers yearning for such unique experiences, there are coastal towns around the world to visit.

10 Manarola, Italy

Manarola is small, beautiful, and full of exciting things to see and do. This coastal town is located in the province of La Spezia, and it is characterized by colorful buildings that sit on a massive rock right in front of the picturesque ocean.

Activities such as hiking, and swimming are popular in this town and there are also some historic places one can visit. Manarola has shops, restaurants, and hotels with sea views.

Being a fishing and winery town, visitors here will enjoy delicious seafood and plenty of wine, and views of vineyards.

9 Placencia, Belize

Placencia sits on the beautiful southern coast of Belize and graces visitors with plenty of white sand beaches and scenic forest areas.

Placencia is a place where one can forget all their cares and just enjoy some luxury and scenery at one of the numerous luxury resorts that can be found here.

Visitors to this town can also engage in diving, snorkeling, fly fishing, and kayaking.

8 Lunenburg, Canada

Located on the south coast of Nova Scotia, this beautiful town welcomes visitors to come to enjoy the stunning British Colonial buildings, the delicious seafood, and the coastal scenery that can be found here.

The town is laid-back and historic and it is quite small which means one can walk through the entire area exploring everything it has to offer.

7 Byron Bay, Australia

Beautiful white sand beaches and hotels with impressive sea views are some things that make Byron Bay one of the loveliest destinations in Australia.

This coastal town is located on the North Coast of New South Wales and activities one will enjoy here include surfing, hiking in the surrounding forests, and shopping in the vibrant markets.

With the town featuring some world-class restaurants, several distilleries, and bars, one can agree that it is definitely the place to live the dream.

6 Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo charms tourists from all over the world with its quiet atmosphere, and beautiful beaches which offer some of the best surfing in the world.

Tamarindo is endowed with plenty of restaurants, bars, and accommodations for all types of travelers.

Besides the amazing surfing opportunities it offers, Tamarindo also invites visitors to enjoy fishing and an unforgettable experience.

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5 Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Sidi Bou Said enchants visitors with its blue and white building colors that blend perfectly with the ocean and the sky.

The whole atmosphere here screams relaxation and there are many luxurious hotels with luxurious amenities and beautiful coastal views to give visitors a good taste of what relaxation feels like.

With the town featuring restaurants, cafes, art galleries, and studios, visitors to this town will enjoy every single moment they spend here.

4 Kotor, Montenegro

Kotor sits on the coast of Montenegro surrounded by towering mountains and overwhelmed with picturesque views of the river.

At Kotor, visitors will not only enjoy the scenery but also be able to engage in a wide range of adventures including cruising and hiking.

The town also has a rich history and within it, one will find ancient walls and a medieval old town that has plenty of stone structures and even a cathedral built in 1166.

While the history is one thing that makes Kotor appealing, it is the town’s relaxing atmosphere and the stunning natural scenery that makes it one of a kind.

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3 Monemvasia, Greece

At Monemvasia, one will be entertained with views of towering mountains and mesmerizing views of the sea.

Being a medieval tower town built by the Byzantine Empire, visitors to this town will be able to walk through cobbled streets, see impressive stone buildings, and learn about the interesting history of this part of Greece.

The fact that this town sits on a small island in the middle of the ocean also makes it more appealing and worth visiting.

2 Husavik, Iceland

Husavik is one of several beautiful towns that can be found in Iceland. It is a laid-back, small fishing town located on Iceland’s northern coast and endowed with stunning mountain and coastal scenery.

Husavik is one of the best places in the world to enjoy whale watching. The town has plenty of restaurants, several interesting museums, and lots of other things that will keep visitors entertained.

The first house in Iceland is located in this town, and it is also close to some of the best attractions in Iceland’s Diamond Circle.

1 Positano, Italy

When it comes to beautiful coastal towns, Italy has a lot of them and one not to miss out on is Positano in Campania.

This scenic seaside town will impress tourists with its colorful buildings nested on top of towering hills right in front of the Mediterranean Sea. Cruising is particularly exciting in Positano as it is one of the best ways to explore the town.

Within the coastal town, one will find stunning churches, vibrant shopping spots, and interesting museums.

Many restaurants, bars, and hotels in this city offer amazing views of the sea and there are plenty of beaches one can visit to be closer to all the seaside excitement.