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Travelers flock to a ‘magical’ secluded beach in Australia that looks like something out of Italy: ‘It’s paradise’

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Rapid Bay Beach in South Australia sparkles with shimmering turquoise waters against white sand and towering cliffs, making it a perfect place to relax or sunbathe.

A lesser-known picturesque beach offers a little piece of paradise reminiscent of the Italian coast.

Rapid Bay Beach is located an hour and a half southwest of the Adelaide CBD in South Australia on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

The small beach sparkles with bright turquoise waters against the white sand and towering cliffs, making it a perfect place to relax or sunbathe.

In-the-know travelers flock to this secluded destination all summer long, occasionally spotting turtles, dolphins, sea lions, and schools of fish not far from shore.

The incredible beach is an ideal location for snorkelling, diving and kayaking, with coral reefs below the surface waiting to be explored.

Visitors can get away from the noise of everyday life and soak in the cool ocean breezes and swim in picturesque waters.

The natural beauty makes Rapid Bay one of the most photographed beaches in the state.

This idyllic destination neighbors Second Valley, another hidden gem described as a “mermaid lagoon” and a “surreal” gem.

Rapid Bay Beach in South Australia sparkles with shimmering turquoise waters against white sand and towering cliffs, making it a perfect place to relax or sunbathe.

The incredible beach is an ideal spot for snorkelling, diving and kayaking, with coral reefs below the surface waiting to be explored.

The incredible beach is an ideal location for snorkelling, diving and kayaking, with coral reefs below the surface waiting to be explored.

In addition to the crystal clear water, Rapid Bay is also known for its jetty which was rebuilt in 2009 and is open to the public.

The beach tends to be a tourist spot for a South Australian landmark. William Light, who laid out the city of Adelaide, carved his initials ‘WL, 1836’ into a rock at Rapid Bay after arriving on the beach for the first time on 8 September 1836.

According Adelaide AZthe bay is named after his ship, the 162-ton brig Rapid, which sailed from England with nine other ships that year as part of South Australia’s first fleet of European settlers.

He is reported to have said, “I have hardly seen a place I like more” after setting foot on land. He also named it Second Valley.

There is a replica of the rock in a beachside monument, while the original can be found at the South Australian Museum in Adelaide.

The incredible beach is an ideal location for snorkelling, diving and kayaking, with coral reefs below the surface waiting to be explored.

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The incredible beach is an ideal location for snorkelling, diving and kayaking, with coral reefs below the surface waiting to be explored.

Hundreds of people on social media have boasted about the beach and compared it to the Mediterranean

Hundreds of people on social media have boasted about the beach and compared it to the Mediterranean

Hundreds of people on social media boasted about the beach and compared it to the Mediterranean.

“Where land meets sea in perfect harmony – the South Australian coast is pure magic,” wrote one.

‘Really spectacular. How lucky to live here. The south has a lot to enjoy. Stunning views and landscapes,” said another.

‘I’ve just returned from a wonderful weekend there. The sea was calmer than normal and it was great to swim there. “The most beautiful place,” added a third.

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