Europe's Top 50+ Beaches
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Playa del Águila // Spain
Sebastian Köttinger A wild and relatively wind-swept section of Fuerteventura's northwest coast, Playa del Águila also goes by the name of Playa de la Escalera, or Stairs Beach. A beach for a romantic sunset stroll rather than family day out, its orange-gold sands are backed by high sheer cliffs and lack any kind of facilities.
To reach it, visitors must travel a short… read more »
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Amager Strandpark // Denmark
Guillaume Baviere Amager Strandpark is a beach with two sides, literally. Sitting on a 2 km long artificial island there is a lagoon on one side that serves as a kids paddling pool. On the other side of the beach, there are large sand dunes and a promenade along which you’ll find people playing ball and picnicking. From the beach there are… read more »
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Hornbæk Strand // Denmark
Guillaume Baviere Within an hour's drive of Copenhagen, Hornbæk Strand is both the biggest and most popular beach in the region, and with good reason. For one thing, Hornbæk Beach is as soft a sandy beach as you’ll find anywhere. Its fine-grained sand is both soothing between the toes or to bask on top of, making this a great place to relax.… read more »
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Agger Strand // Denmark
Oberlausitzerin64 Located within the Thy National Park, Agger Strand is a stand out natural beautiy among Danish beaches. A seemingly endless stretch of wind-blown soft white sand this stretch of the Danish west coast is both wild and stunning.
The area has a long tradition of fishing, and remains home to a small, but active, fishing community. In the village, just behind… read more »
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Løkken strand // Denmark
Tomasz Sienicki Stretching for 10 km Løkken Strand is home to some of the best waves and softest sand in the whole of North Jutland. Given the pristine nature of this section of the North Sea coast it also has some of the cleanest water in Denmark.
During the summer months swimming is popular at Løkken beach and there are lifeguards on… read more »
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Grenen // Denmark
Martin Olsson One of the most unique places in Denmark, Grenen sits at the very northernmost tip of the country on a narrow peninsula. The name translates as "The Branch" and this refers to this long spit of land barely a kilometre wide. That special location makes it one of the best beaches to catch the roaring waves that are so much… read more »
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Nallikari beach // Finland
© Teemu Vehkaoja Beaches in Finland face more extreme conditions than most other countries - the warmth of summer and the freezing depths of winter. Whilst most beachgoers would pack up their towels when the mercury plummets, Nallikari Beach has something to offer all year round.
During summer, it is one of the most popular spots to soak up the sun in Finland. In… read more »
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Suomenlinna // Finland
Giuseppe Milo Probably by far the most historic beaches in Helsinki, Suomenlinna Beach began life as a Swedish fortress when Finland was part of the Kingdom of Sweden. The original entrance to the fortress, Kuninkaanportti ("King's Gate") and its antique cannons continue to stand as symbols of Suomenlinna. The area was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991. Adding to that… read more »
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Playa del Castillo // Spain
Bengt Nyman Playa del Castillo is one of Fuerteventura's most popular beaches when it comes to visitor numbers and names. Also known as Caleta de Fuste and Piedra Playa, it is considered a good beach for families even though strong surf means younger paddlers shouldn't be left alone in the water.
Close to a wide range of hotel complexes and places to eat… read more »
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Varna beach // Bulgaria
Kritzolina Among Bulgaria's many fantastic beaches, Varna Beach distinguishes itself by being located in the heart of a thriving city as well as within a stone's throw of a host of other destinations. And that's not to say this isn't a great beach; in fact if you are looking to get the most out of your Bulgarian beach-going experience… read more »
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Livadi Beach // Albania
© AliceKeyStudio Albania is something of an underrated gem with many stunning locations along its coastline, with the crown in its jewel being Livadi Beach.
This luxuriant getaway is famed throughout the Mediterranean for its idyllic coastline, deep blue watery depths, and olive trees as far as the eye can see. Size matters, and Livadi beach is one of the biggest beaches on… read more »
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Plage de la Torche // France
Schorle Situated on one of the most westerly headlands in mainland France, La Torche takes the full impact of the Atlantic weather. This wide, open crescent of fine sand is particularly windswept and has a truly wild feel to it with just sand dunes and fields beyond.
With all the wind and waves that batter the beach at La Torche it is… read more »
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Banje Beach // Croatia
dronepicr Croatia is home to some of the most naturally beautiful beaches in Europe but Banje Beach also offers a perfect backdrop of historic splendour.
The beach is located on the edge of Dubrovnik's Old Town alongside the 17th century Lazareti and Ploce Gate. To visit this area is to take a trip back hundreds of years and see what Eastern European… read more »
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Divna Beach // Croatia
Kris Sliver Divna Beach sits towards the far end of the Pelješac peninsula, the second longest in Croatia. This remote location means rather than becoming a developed resort, Divna Beach remains a chance to get in touch with nature. As such, there are few to no facilities on the beach itself.
All of this makes for a truly authentic, back to basics beach-going… read more »
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Dubovica // Croatia
niceholidayphotos Shimmering likes a diamond in the Adriatic, Dubovica Beach is particularly alluring beach escape in Croatia. Far from the big towns and beaches, the island of Hvar has long been a popular Croatian getaway. It's just a short hop between Hvar and the famed Dalmatian Coast.
The little town of Hvar is nearby but this beach is all about natural beauty… read more »
