Europe's Top 50+ Beaches
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Platja de Cavalleria // Spain
Seruba Approaching the northernmost extremes of Menorca, Cala de Cavalleria is two large arcs of yellow-orange sand, edged to either side by rocks and low hills beyond. Situated in a protected area, you won't find the large-scale development that can be found on some of Menorca's other beaches, though the beauty of Cala de Cavalleria ensures it still can get busy… read more »
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Cala del Pilar // Spain
Markus Trienke The orange-red sands of Cala del Pilar can be found on the north of the Menorca, near Ferreries. Facing out into the near endless blue of the Mediterranean from a small cove, it is surrounded by low-slung hills which drift between the rich colours of paprika and chocolate depending on the time of day.
Its location means Cala del Pilar can… read more »
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es Calo Blanc // Spain
Olaf Tausch The aptly named Es Caló Blanc – or White Beach – consists of a narrow tongue of pale sand between high rocks in the largely traditional area of Saint Lluis close to both Binisafuller and Cape d'en Font.
Quite probably the smallest beach in Menorca, Es Caló Blanc has dimensions not much greater than three by three metres, with the… read more »
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Cala Presili // Spain
Ben Salter Also going by the name of Capifort, Cala Presili lies in the north of Menorca roughly 17 kilometres from Mahón, close to the well-known lighthouse at Favaritx on the 186-kilometre Cami de Cavalls walking trail that rings Menorca's coast. Unlike many of the beaches on the north of the island, however, Cala Presili boasts fine white sand in addition… read more »
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Platja de Binigaus // Spain
Paul Stephenson The attractive red rocks that back onto Platja de Binigaus make this beach's colourless sands all the more surprising. A long ribbon of elegant white between a warm turquoise sea, the orange-red rocks, and a rich green woodland beyond make Platja de Binigaus as attractive from the sea as it is on land.
Located a short distance almost immediately south of… read more »
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Cala des Talaier // Spain
Josefito123 Cala des Talaier lies roughly 11 kilometres southeast of Ciutadella, and is as unspoilt a beach as you will find anywhere on Menorca. Here, fine white sand meets waters so bright they seem to be lit from beneath, and so shallow it's possible to walk out into them a significant way to explore the rock formations that sit on either… read more »
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Rørvik // Norway
© Foap - VisitNorway.com Tucked away on the southern coast of the Lofoten Islands, not far from the main E10 road is Rorvik beach. Despite being so close to the road this little beach is often overlooked as it isn't one of the better known Lofoten beaches.
Whilst the surrounding scenery isn't quite as immediate as the towering mountains on some of the archipelago's other… read more »
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Murvica // Croatia
© Kelovy Murvica Beach can be found on the island of Brac, and offers white sands and picture postcard views towards the island of Hvar. Largely virgin in set up, the amenities at Murvica Beach are limited to a car park above the sands on a clifftop perch, and a snack bar selling refreshments in the same place, although overnight accommodation of… read more »
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Pasjača // Croatia
Juraj Patekar Beloved of locals, Pasjača Beach sits below the village of Popovići in Konavle municipality, approximately 12 kilometres from the town of Cavtat and 30 kilometres south of much more famous Dubrovnik.
A man made construction formed in 1955 or thereabouts, Pasjaca Beach is only small, but was still named the best beach in Europe in 2019.
To reach it and discover… read more »
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Agios Ioannis // Greece
© Izzet Noyan Yilmaz Located on the west coast of Lefkada, Agios Ioannis is one of the most northerly beaches on the island. The closest beach to Lefkada town, which is just a couple of kilometres away, it is often the first port of call for residents of the town looking for a beach escape. However, its length of several kilometres means there is… read more »
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Desimi Beach // Greece
© ba11istic Situated on the eastern side of the Geni peninsula, roughly six kilometres from Nidri, Desimi beach is easily accessible by car. It boasts free parking alongside the beach amid olive groves, with the beach reached by walking through one of Desimi's two campsites. Visitors will also find a couple of tavernas here, though there are no sunbeds or umbrellas… read more »
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Porto Timoni // Greece
© Callisto_Schmidt The beach of Porto Timoni sits below the cliffside village of Afionas. Still something of a hidden gem, access is either by a walk of around 20 minutes with good shoes from the village's main square or by boat from Agios Georgios or similar nearby resorts.
Made up of pebbles rather than sand, what makes Porto Timoni special is the… read more »
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Platja del Trabucador // Spain
DagafeSQV Beautifully positioned in the Ebra Delta region, south of Reus, is Trabucador Beach. Unspoilt, secluded and tranquil, the wide stretches of golden sands here are backed by salt marshes and a lagoon where various birds make their homes.
This pristine and untouched beach is also popular with windsurfers.
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Platja de Gandia // Spain
© Joanjo Puertos Muñoz The Costa Blanca is blessed with numerous sandy beaches and is a popular tourist destination, but a beach worthy of note is the one in the smaller resort of Gandia. This wide sweep of flat golden sands is incredibly popular with Spanish tourists but somewhat off the radar of foreign visitors.
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Platja de l'Arboçar // Spain
Jorge Franganillo This cosy little beach is about as off the beaten track as it gets.
You'll find it just a 20-minute drive away from Tarragona, but to reach the actual sands, you'll need to park up a couple of minutes' away and finish the journey on foot.
When you reach the golden sands in this secluded little cove though, it's well worth the… read more »
