I've been to an extraordinary black beach before.
Well, it seems extraordinary if you don't live anywhere near an active volcano.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 14 May 2009, 18:13, archived)

I like black beaches but the sand gets so hot.
The dead sea is the weirdest beach I've ever been to.
( TFD is sporting this season's finest necropants, Thu 14 May 2009, 18:14, archived)