Turquoise waters, white sand, and just a stone's throw from New York: the spectacular beach considered the best in the United States

Spain may boast some of the world's best beaches along its coastline, but that doesn't mean there aren't wonderful stretches of sand to relax on elsewhere. Many of them are found across the Atlantic, in idyllic places like the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Jamaica, but on the east coast of the United States , you can also find equally incredible spots; in fact, one of the best is located very close to New York.

Although most people have a very metropolitan image of New York, with skyscrapers like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty as symbols of the Big Apple, the truth is that part of the largest American city is located on the country's largest island, Long Island. It is precisely on Long Island that Coopers Beach is located, which has often been considered the best beach in the entire United States.

Coopers Beach, paradise for New York's elite

While the westernmost part of Long Island still exudes a more cosmopolitan New York spirit, especially thanks to neighborhoods like Brooklyn and Queens, the landscape changes radically in the easternmost part of the island . This is where the Hamptons are located, the quintessential vacation destination for New York's elite , where you can find both imposing mansions on the Atlantic coast and magnificent sandy beaches like Coopers Beach.

This fascinating place has been recognized on many occasions as the best beach in the entire United States, and this mile-long stretch of fine, white sand is a true paradise for New York's wealthiest residents. Located in the town of Southampton (not to be confused with the city of the same name in southern England), this excellent sandy beach is a favorite among millionaires, who spend the summer months there, escaping the heat of the concrete jungle that is 'the city that never sleeps.'

The contrast between the sand and the rugged Atlantic Ocean, as well as the enormous houses built right on the beach, fill the entire landscape of this wonderful place , protected from the Labrador Current. It also boasts a multitude of dunes and small wisps of grass that give the area a bucolic character that fascinates thousands of people and attracts countless bathers every summer.

Although Coopers Beach is largely unknown in Spain, it's actually one of New York's best beaches, making it a great day trip from the city. It's certainly a haven of peace that contrasts radically with the constant hustle and bustle of Fifth Avenue.

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