Siesta Beach again ranked among the world's best

Siesta Beach continues to garner attention by travel publications as among the best beaches in the world. 

Travel + Leisure has included the beach on its list of the “World's 50 Best Beaches” in the process ranking it the best beach in the U.S. At No. 42, Siesta is keeping company with such notable shorelines as Cala Goloritze in Italy, which topped the list, Greece's Fteri Beach at No. 4, Grace Bay at Turks & Caicos at No. 10 and Seven Mile Beach on Grand Cayman at No. 23, to name a few. 

Each year, Travel + Leisure compiles the list by tapping the expertise of thousands of travel experts. The selections are further whittled according to a set of parameters including categories such as "Easy to Enter," "Often Calm Water," "Not Too Crowded" and "Frequently Idyllic." The evaluation of the data resulted in Siesta being the only beach in the U.S. making the list.

According to the report, “This Florida destination is known for its soft sand, which consists mainly of pure quartz. … Because of its quartz composition, the sand never gets too hot.” 

In addition, “The water is also clear, shallow, calm and easy to enter, making it easy to swim and wade in. There’s also not a ton of development in the area, keeping the environment nearly pristine. This is somewhat unique to Siesta Beach compared to other beaches in the same region, as coastal Florida towns are constantly undergoing construction and urbanization."

This isn’t the first time this year Siesta Beach is one of the best beaches in the U.S. In February, TripAdvisor named it the No. 1 U.S. beach, and the fourth best beach in the world. Its report also cited the beach's soft sand, calm waters and quietness as well as frequent dolphin sightings and dramatic sunsets.