Jul 20, 2024, 08:00 PM IST

7 most haunted beaches in the world

Pavan Naidu

 Skeleton Coast, Namibia

Skeleton Coast in Namibia is shrouded in eerie tales of shipwrecks, ghost ships, and wandering spirits. The desolate landscape and treacherous waters have claimed countless lives, leaving behind a haunting atmosphere.

 Fraser Island, Australia

Fraser Island is marred by its dark past, with reports of ghostly encounters, mysterious disappearances, and unexplained phenomena. People believe the island is haunted by vengeful spirits.

 Poveglia Island, Italy

Poveglia Island, known as the 'Island of Madness,' served as a quarantine station during the bubonic plague. It is rumoured to be haunted by the tortured souls of plague victims.

Kaimana Beach, Hawaii

Kaimana Beach in Hawaii is one of the most haunted beaches in the world, shrouded in eerie tales and ghostly encounters that have left visitors trembling with fear.

Changi Beach, Singapore

The beach is believed to be haunted by the ghosts of the executed Chinese soldiers by the Japanese during the Second World War. Many travelers report hearing strange cries and screams in the beach.

Baker Beach, San Francisco

The beach garners quite a reputation for being eerie, where people are advised to not visit after sunset.  It is also rumored to be haunted by a ghostly woman, who sings on the shore.

Dumas Beach, India

Dumas Beach, with its history as a Hindu burial ground, carries stories of many wandering souls still making their presence felt. Folklore among locals suggests that the distinct black hue of the beach sand comes from the ash residue of bodies cremated there.