Europe's Top 50+ Beaches
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Playa Roque Bermejo // Spain
Winahwaru A small beach on the northeast coast of Tenerife, Playa Roque Bermejo has no direct access by road. However, its black sands and secluded feel still attract a number of beachgoers. The hills that surround Playa Roque Bermejo are also the location of several whitewashed properties.
Accessible on foot if you have some previous walking experience, an artificial breakwater keeps the… read more »
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Nessebar South Beach // Bulgaria
Михал Орела Located close to both Burgas and the famed Sunny Beach area, Nessebar South Beach is a perfect blend of old and new.
On the one hand, you have the ancient area characterized by a rocky peninsula that offers romantic awe-inspiring views and connecting to the mainland through a narrow isthmus. In the town, you'll find everything from cobblestone streets and… read more »
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Sozopol // Bulgaria
kuchin ster For an enticing blend of the old and the new, look no further than Sozopol. One of the oldest towns on the Bulgarian Black Sea Riviera, there's a lot to see here historically speaking, from the Archaeological Museum to the Southern Fortress Wall to the Old Town area, where many of the homes are over a century old.
Once you're ready… read more »
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Lukova Beach // Albania
Joergsam For an unparalleled view of the clear blue Ionian Sea and glittering sandy coastline, you find it hard to beat Lukova Beach. One of the most popular beaches on the Albanian Riviera, it offers incredible views of the Mediterranean along with one of the most hospitable beach hotspots in the country.
The coastline near Lukova is home to a chain of… read more »
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Qeparo Beach // Albania
Decius Situated on the magnificent Panormi Bay, Qeparo Beach is roughly 13 kilometres from Himara. It is backed onto by the small but relatively famous village of the same name, which is divided into old and new sections and hides a variety of surprises include a castle that once belonged to leader Ali Pasha.
The most notably addition to Qeparo Beach,… read more »
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Plage de Kersiguénou // France
Giorgio Galeotti Widely recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, Plage de Kersiguénou is situated on the Crozon Peninsula, within the protected area known as the Parc Naturel Régional d'Armorique, a short distance from Crozon itself.
Facing west into the Atlantic from the deep Baie de Dinan, Plage de Kersiguénou is epitomised by 800 metres of soft pale… read more »
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Kerminihy // France
chisloup Extending for around 2 kilometres along the central Brittany coast, the Plage Kerminihy is wonderfully undeveloped stretch of pale golden sand. To the rear there is nothing but dunes (access prohibited), and in front - the Atlantic Ocean.
Kerminihy is the only beach in the Erdeven commune where naturism is tolerated. Although not an official nudist beach naturists have happily coexisted… read more »
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Cvitačka // Croatia
Mario Knezović Situated about 2km from Makarska town centre is Cvitačka beach. Cvitacka is everything you would expect from a Croatian beach; crystal clear, blue water and near white sand. Well, it isn't exactly sand, more a mix of sharp pebbles and shingle. Not exactly perfect for walking on, but looks idyllic and is the reason the water is so clear along this… read more »
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Llamani Beach // Albania
Ervisshishmani Looking for a an Albanian beach with something for everyone? Potami Beach is one of the biggest beaches in the Himarë area, offering a unique blend of Greek and Albanian culture beneath clear blue skies overlooking sun-kissed sand.
The name Potami translates as "river" from Greek and the water that runs through here is crisp, cold, and refreshing, rising up from… read more »
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Baja Sardinia // Italy
Winkelbohrer Located on Costa Smeralda on the northeast coast of Sardinia, Baja Sardinia offers scenic views of the Capo d'Orso and the jagged coastline of Cannigione further along the coast.
This popular beach resort sits in the Gulf of Arzachena. It's a small seaside town offering villas and hotels along with restaurants, bars and small shops. A sought-after haven it is… read more »
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Cala Domestica // Italy
Marco Cala Domestica is a family friendly beach on the Costa Verde (Green Coast) in western Sardinia.
Close to the town of Buggerru, the beach is sheltered by cliffs and sand dunes and there are traces of its former mining activity in the cliffside ruins. You can walk south up the path to the old Spanish Tower (Torre di Cala Domestica), which… read more »
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Cala Liberotto // Italy
Massimo Frasson Cala Liberotto is about 14 km north of Orosei on the east coast of Sardinia near Capo Comino. Ideal for sunbathing and families, Cala Liberotto has good facilities including showers, toilets, shops, food stands, parking, lifeguards and beach chair rentals, mainly on the central bay area or in front of the hotels. There's also a beach bar and café.
Facing… read more »
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Cala Sinzias // Italy
Elena Giglia A top spot for families, Cala Sinzias is a lovely white sandy beach on the southeast coast of Sardinia. It has all the amenities you might be looking for with kids in tow (and even if you haven't!) Parking, lifeguards, showers, toilets, beach chair rentals, food and drink are all convenient and some of the gravel parking areas are free.… read more »
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Capo Comino // Italy
DAVIDE CONGIA Capo Comino Beach is a northeast facing cove near Santa Lucia and Siniscola. This large family-friendly beach has plenty of car parks (fee payable in the summer) and easy access.
The shallow sloping beach descends into the crystal clear waters with barely a wave disturbing the surface. It's very safe, and consequently popular with families, but it can be crowded… read more »
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Costa Rei // Italy
Josef Grunig Head to Costa Rei in southeast Sardinia, home to an enviable 8 km stretch of white sand running down to the clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea. It's in one of Sardinia's most beautiful areas known as Sarrabus.
The beach is renowned for its enchanting bay scenery, green hilly backdrop, offshore islands and coral reefs so bring your snorkelling… read more »
