Italy’s Spiaggia Rosa, or Pink Beach, is considered one of the world’s most breathtaking beaches due to its attractive and unusual pink sand. Located on Budelli Island, off the coast of Sardinia, the colour of the beach comes from the shells of the Pink Miniacina microorganism.

The pretty pink sand first came under threat from tourists in 1980 when a ban was introduced after visitors were caught stealing sand which caused the colour to fade. The gorgeous spot is now at risk again as tourists hunting for selfies have flocked to the protected beach.