Tioman's Juara Beach is number 21 on the list of Top 100 Best Beaches In The World. Filepic: lukewood.co.ukKUALA LUMPUR: A survey conducted by renowned news network CNN on the top 100 best beaches in the world saw Malaysia claiming three spots.

At number 49 on the list, sits Tanjung Rhu beach in Pulau Langkawi.

CNN described the beach as having an earthy beauty that is coupled with a serene atmosphere.

Meanwhile, coming in at number 21 is Juara Beach in Pulau Tioman.

Calling it a non-nightlife beach, the attraction of Juara Beach is in its less developed and less polished ambience compared to those in Thailand.

Tanjung Rhu, LangkawiFurther up on the list at number 13, which translates to Malaysia's number 1 best beach is Pulau Perhentian Kecil in Terengganu.

According to the list, once anyone has had the pleasure of experiencing Perhentian Kecil, nothing else quite matches up, adding that the blue waters off its shores contain turtles and small sharks.

In an article published today on edition.cnn.com, cheerily dubbed their top 100 ranking as possibly the greatest list of beaches ever produced.

Also running simultaneously is CNN's Facebook poll where netizens are invited to vote on the World's Best Beaches.

Taking the top spot as the world's best beach is Grande Anse on La Digue Island in Seychelles.

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Three Malaysian Beaches Make It To CNN's 'Top 100 Beaches In The World'