Depending on your location in Taiwan, you may come across different types of beaches. Some beaches have brown or black sand, while others have white or golden sand. Some beaches are covered in shells or pebbles. When I think of a beach, I usually envision golden sand and a beautiful blue sea, which is quite different from many beaches in Taiwan. The beaches in Taiwan often have dark sand, frequently covered with various sizes of stones. However, as I have traveled more, I have also discovered many beautiful beaches. Some have lava stones, while others are almost entirely covered with shells and corals, featuring stunning blue water. One such example is Xiaoliuqiu.
Living in Tainan, the nearest beaches with golden sand can be found in Kenting. Even during the coronavirus pandemic, these beaches are crowded with people on weekends.
Black sand beaches are formed by the erosion of volcanic rock. As the eroded rock is carried towards the ocean, it breaks up into small sediments by the time it reaches the water. Most of the beaches along the west coast of Taiwan, as well as some beaches in Yilan, have dark sand.
Pebble beaches consist mainly or entirely of pebbles. They form when pebbles transported by ocean currents are deposited on the shore by high-energy waves. These beaches are also known as shingle beaches, and they are popular among rock collectors due to the decorative and unique nature of the pebbles.
Boulder beaches are characterized by large boulders that cover the shorelines. The size of the boulders can range from tiny pebbles to massive boulders the size of houses.
Another type of beach is the one with white or golden sand, which is commonly found on the north coast and in the south, such as in Kenting and on Taiwan's islands.
Seashell beaches are composed mostly or entirely of seashells. These shells come from deceased animals like crabs, snails, and other mollusks and crustaceans. They are often washed up on the shore by the waves. The percentage of shells on these beaches can vary from 40% to even 100%. There is one beach in Taiwan with 96% shells, but it is prohibited to enter.
See also: Kenting National Park
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