CV Villas identified the happiest beaches worldwide by analyzing 1,000 Instagram photos of 103 popular beaches. Using facial recognition technology, they calculated a smile score for each beach. Sitges Beach, Barcelona, received the highest score of 98.42, valued for its sandy shores and vibrant atmosphere. Other notable mentions include Mallorca's Port de Soller and two beaches in Portugal, showcasing a trend that supports the Iberian Peninsula's claim to happiness at beaches.
Sitges Beach in Barcelona, Spain, is crowned the world's happiest beach, with a near-perfect happiness score of 98.42 out of a possible 100. Just outside Spain's popular city, it is much beloved among locals and travelers for a mix of smooth sands and warm, welcoming atmosphere with a lively promenade, too.
Mallorca's Port de Soller ranked third with a smile score of 96.95. Framed by the Tramuntana mountains, the Mediterranean hotspot leaves beachgoers grinning and ready to snap photos, admiring the view.
Following in the rankings, neighboring Portugal claims four spots in the top 20, with Praia da Falésia (97.24) and Praia Dona Ana (94.31) landing in second and seventh place, respectively.
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