The votes are in, and the awards have been handed out. What is the world's best beach right now? The pink sands of this Greek beauty may have swung the voters.

For those who love the sun, sand, and sea, here are the seven best beaches in the world, as per The World's 50 Best Beaches ...

A stunning beach in Europe with rare pink sand is dubbed one of the most beautiful ... on the Island of Budelli, in Sardinia, Italy, features the unusual pink hue which is fiercely protected ...

(Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images) Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise ... Playa Varadero in Cuba offers golden sand, turquoise-blue water, and stunning ...

The beach is best known for its striking pink sand that becomes more visible based on weather conditions and the season. The unique pink hue comes from microscopic organisms known as Foraminifera ...

(Photo by Laszlo Szirtesi/Getty Images) Elafonissi Beach in Greece is known for its pink sands and turquoise ... with soft, white sand, warm, clear waters, and shady palm trees.