- Location: 45 km from Danham, Australia
Summer is a beach time, and to relax at this time on the amazing beaches of Australia is the dream of any traveler. When we hear the word "beach", often a picture appears in our minds with white or yellow sand, with raging waves and bright sun. But the beaches are more bizarre, many of them cause admiration and delight. For example, the picturesque beach of Shell Beach. Its name translates as "beach shells" and it is not accidental, because all of its coastline is simply strewn with a huge number of shells of various sizes and shapes. Is the beach of Shell Beach in Western Australia, near the town of Denham.
What is unique about the beach?
The role of sand on the coast of Shell Beach in Australia performs a 9-10 meter layer of miniature shells of Fragum. This snow-white cover, which stretches for almost 120 kilometers, is clearly visible from outer space. The formation of such a number of shells contributed to the huge concentration of salt in the waters of the Indian Ocean. Heartlets very quickly multiplied in natural conditions, and excess mollusks gradually filled Shell Beach with shells. So this natural carpet of seashells was formed.
The peculiarity of Shell Beach is that it consists of billions of shells of pink and white shades of the same species. The lower layers of the shell shell are so strongly pressed by the pressure of the upper layers that in the old days the so-called building blocks were cut down from below. These blocks were used for the construction and restoration of buildings in the nearby city of Denham. At present, this "shell brick" can be seen here.
The edges of the cockleshells are very sharp, so walking barefoot on such a coast is not possible. However, if you are on vacation with the children in Shell Beach, they will be in an indescribable ecstasy from playing in the vastness of the shell kingdom. Walking through the unusual sea of seashells is not the only occupation. This unique beach is sure to appeal to lovers of extreme tourism, including diving.
How to get to Shell Beach?
You can get to Shell Beach in Australia by car, but there is no public transportation in this direction. From the city of Denham via Shark Bay Rd, the journey time is about 30 minutes. Also via via Shark Bay Rd lovers of romantic walks can go to the beach by bike. Such a journey will take about 2 hours. However, tourists need to be careful, because on this route there are private roads and areas with limited traffic.
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