The lure of the beautiful gulf is irresistible, whether you are a beach walker who can't swim or an experience sailor. Visit these gulfs below to enjoy nature, engage in water sports or just lay back and relax. Either way you won't regret going there.

1. Horseshoe Bend, Bermuda

Curved like a horseshoe, this Bermuda Bay is a popular spot for sun lovers, swimmers, snorkelers and photographers. There is something for everyone here, and the nearby beaches are also safe for kids to swim in.

2. Lucky Bay, Australia

Lucky Bay is located on the southwest coast of Australia. The sand is pure white, the water is clear, green and tranquil. The area is famous for whale watching, snorkeling, swimming - you might even spot a kangaroo or two on the beach in this national park!

3. La Chiva Beach, Vieques, Puerto Rico

La Chiwa Beach is a long stretch of sand in the Caribbean Sea. Formerly known as Blue Beach, the beach is located within the National Wildlife Refuge.

4. St. John's Trunk Bay, Virgin Islands

Trunk Bay on Virgin Island has a quarter of white sand, many palm trees, and a calm bay for safe swimming. A distinct underwater snorkeling trail runs along most of the length of the beach, where marine life and coral can be explored.

5. Waipio Valley Beach, Hawaii Island

Waipio Valley Beach on the northeast coast of the island of Hawaii is a curving black sand beach surrounded by waterfalls and massive cliffs. It's off the beaten track, but the scenery and water are popular with those who travel.

6. Lofoten Islands, Norway. Valois

Visit Valois Island in Norway's Lofoten Islands from May to July and you can enjoy the beach in the midnight sun! This is a popular hiking and fishing spot, and the island can be reached by ferry or helicopter.

7. Long Beach, Vancouver Island, Canada

Long Beach on the west coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada is a popular destination for camping and surfing. For beachcombers, here's the driftwood that the Pacific Ocean washes up to shore. For hikers, there are plenty of trails in the adjoining national park.

8. Calamijana, Menorca, Spain

Calamijana, located on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands on the east coast of Spain, is an open bay with crystal clear blue waters. Cross from Barcelona on the mainland and take a short walk from nearby roads, or you can take a small cruise.

9. Hidden Bay, Marita Islands, Mexico

Hidden Beach or "Love Beach" is one of the archipelagos of the Marietta Islands off the northwest coast of Mexico. You can reach the island by boat, and this beach can be accessed by swimming or kayaking through a water tunnel connected to the Pacific Ocean.

10. Whitehaven Bay, Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Whitehaven Bay in Australia's Whitsundays is a seven-kilometer stretch of white sandy beaches and turquoise waters with breathtaking views. You can camp and barbecue there, but you have to travel by boat, jet ski, seaplane or helicopter as there are no roads.