Geocaching bucket list: dreamy beaches edition
“Ocean, n. A body of water occupying about two-thirds of a world made for man — who has no gills.”
― Ambrose Bierce, The Unabridged Devil’s Dictionary
Any serious geocacher has a treasured list of geocaches they wish to find before they “kick the bucket”, so to speak. We feature an intermittent series dedicated to bucket list geocaches, and today’s theme is beaches.
Time to grab your swimsuit, some flip-flops, and go geocaching! Don’t forget your pen and some sunscreen. 😉
1. GC1ZBE2 – Elafonisi
Traditional cache in Crete, Greece
D1.5 / T2.5
Turquoise water, white sand beach, snorkeling, and sand dunes—what more could you wish for? A geocache, perhaps? Well, it has that too! Find this cache after a pleasant swim (or wade) from the Greek island of Crete. Sure it’s a tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. 😉
Elafonisi in Crete, Greece (GC1ZBE2)
2. GC5BPN5 – Nai Harn Beach
Traditional cache in Thailand
D1 / T2
According to the cache page, “Nai Harn is one of the island’s most popular places with in-the-know locals. This relatively tranquil place has only a few hotels and is a popular anchorage for boats during the high season… At sunset, it is an amazing place to watch it go down and take long walks on the beach.”
Nai Harn Beach in Thailand (GC5BPN5)
3. GC11A5E – Whitehaven Beach
EarthCache in Queensland, Australia
D2.5 / T3.5
Often ranked as one of the top beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach offers, “…crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometers along Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.” Just look at the gorgeous turquoise waters!
Whitehaven Beach in Queensland, Australia (GC11A5E)
4. GCZ6JW – Divi Tree cache
Traditional in Aruba
D1.5 / T1.5
This geocache is located 130 meters north of a Divi tree used for many photo ops in the area. The twisted Divi tree is, “Aruba’s natural compass, always pointing in a southwesterly direction due to the trade winds that blow across the island from the north-east.” Another interesting fact that despite repeated attempts, the Divi tree will not grow anywhere else in the world. The beach ain’t too shabby, either.
Divi Tree cache in Aruba (GCZ6JW)
5. GC2E8AM – Flamenco Beach Cache
Traditional in Puerto Rico
D1.5 / T1.5
According to the cache page, “This is one of the signature beaches of the Island. To get to Culebra you can take the Ferry from the town of Fajardo or you can fly in from the Ceiba or Isla Grande airports. Then take a taxi, rent a jeep or scooter and drive to Flamenco Beach. There are food stands on the beach where you can get some local food. The beach has a campground area if you want to stay overnight.” Remember to BYOP (Bring Your Own Pen) for this one.
Flamenco Beach Cache in Puerto Rico (GC2E8AM)
Are there any dreamy beaches you’ve visited while geocaching that you would add to this list? What about other “Bucket List” themes or geocaches you’d like to see featured? Tell us in the comments below!
