Corona, the world’s most valuable beer brand¹, today announced the return of its annual global beach guide, the 2026 Corona Beach 100, ahead of World
Oceans Day on June 8. The highly anticipated second edition spotlights 100 breathtaking and varied ocean-front destinations around the world while celebrating the natural ecosystems and local communities that help bring them to life.
Connected to Corona’s “This Is Living” platform, which invites consumers to step outside and live life to the fullest this summer, the 2026 guide features 27 new beaches, hundreds of localized Tripadvisor travel experiences inspired by the world’s most breathtaking
coastlines, and expanded Beach 100 Grants with Oceanic Global – all inviting people to answer “Living Is Calling” through exploration, connection, and conservation.
“Following the incredible global response to Beach 100’s first year, we saw an opportunity to build on that momentum and evolve the platform even further for 2026,” said Clarissa Pantoja, Global VP of Corona. “The guide is about much more than exploring the world’s
most beautiful beaches – it’s about celebrating and preserving the ecosystems that make them so special. Through Beach 100, we want to inspire people to step outside, disconnect from the everyday, and reconnect with nature through Corona’s ‘This Is Living’ mindset.”
The 2026 Corona Beach 100
The 2026 Corona Beach 100 showcases beaches across six continents, spanning hidden Mediterranean coves, legendary South American shores, remote jungle-access coastlines, and globally iconic destinations. Each beach was selected based on local insights tied to its natural beauty, cultural character, and ability to inspire a deeper connection with nature and the outdoors.
Within the selection process, each beach was evaluated across three core criteria:
Beachside Culture, Connection to Nature and Scenic Aesthetics. Developed in partnership with experiential agency, WINK, the 2026 list is anchored by 20 “Three Sun” beaches, the highest ranking within the Beach 100 platform, including new additions such as Praia do Bonete in Brazil and Plage de la Dune du Sud in Canada.
Beach 100 list highlights for 2026 include:
- 27 new beaches, adding a fresh variety of coastlines and an even deeper connection to conservation-focused destinations.
- South America emergence as the biggest regional gainer, including Uruguay’s first-ever entries with Playa Mansa and Playa Sur, and Argentina’s Bahia Bustamante.
- A broader definition of paradise featuring harder-to-reach locales, such as Brazil’s Praia da Engenhoca, and France’s Dune du Pyla, Europe’s tallest sand dune.
- Expanded locations across Africa, including Mozambique’s Tofo Beach making its debut, alongside South Africa’s Wilderness Beach.
- Additional surf destinations and globally iconic coastlines, including New Zealand’s Manu Bay – one of the world’s most celebrated surfing spots – and Barafundle Bay, Wales’ first Beach 100 entry.
To explore the full interactive 2026 Beach 100 list, and learn more about the “This is Living” global platform, visit www.Corona.com/Beach100.
