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Top 25 Beaches — Europe
Yeah, we wish we were there, too. White sands, rugged coastlines, the works—these are the beaches that travellers dream of all year long.
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Spiaggia dei Conigli
Lampedusa, Islands of Sicily
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One of the marvels of the world. White sand beach, turquoise water, cooling sea breeze. Prepare for a 20-minute walk to get to the beach, but once you are there you feel like you're not on Earth.
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Playa de Cofete
Morro del Jable, Spain
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Miles of beautiful, wild, untouched beach, wrapped in mountains that seem to flow into the water.
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16 Hotels
2 B&B and Inns
94 Holiday Rentals
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3
Praia da Falesia
Olhos de Agua, Portugal
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Gorgeous red sand cliffs lead to the green-blue ocean and a white sand beach that seemingly stretches forever.
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11 Hotels
1 B&B and Inns
386 Holiday Rentals
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4
La Concha Beach
San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
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You could spend an entire week on this gorgeous beach and find new adventures. A glorious arc of golden sand backed by a fabulous promenade.
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65 Hotels
99 B&B and Inns
445 Holiday Rentals
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5
Bournemouth Beach
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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Stunningly beautiful and well maintained beach that stretches for miles.
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65 Hotels
138 B&B and Inns
266 Holiday Rentals
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6
Balos Lagoon
Kissamos, Greece
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Feels like another planet. A breathtaking place with a lagoon on one side and a beach on the other.
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19 Hotels
24 B&B and Inns
195 Holiday Rentals
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7
Elafonissi Beach
Elafonissi, Greece
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Elafonissi is like paradise on earth with pink coral sand and warm crystalline waters.
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2 Hotels
4 B&B and Inns
73 Holiday Rentals
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8
Plage de Santa Giulia
Santa Giulia, France
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Beautiful panorama, with a dreamy landscape, turquoise water and lovely boulders at each end.
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1 Hotel
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9
Kleftiko Beach
Milos, Cyclades
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Great experience
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43 Hotels
109 B&B and Inns
84 Holiday Rentals
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10
Porthminster Beach
St Ives, United Kingdom
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Beautiful palm-tree fringed beach
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18 Hotels
104 B&B and Inns
544 Holiday Rentals
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11
Diamond Beach
Jokulsarlon, Iceland
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One of the most special experiences
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12
Playa de Ses Illetes
Formentera, Balearic Islands
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Endless sea, fine sand, spectacular views, yachts, fancy stalls, Ibiza on the horizon.
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35 Hotels
36 B&B and Inns
119 Holiday Rentals
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13
Sarakiniko Beach
Milos, Cyclades
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You have the sea on both sides, which makes it unique. The views are amazing. The water is crystal clear.
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14
Reynisfjara Beach
Vik, Iceland
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Cool - but keep at least 10m from the water, this is a dangerous beach
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6 Hotels
18 B&B and Inns
6 Holiday Rentals
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15
Sotavento Beach
Costa Calma, Spain
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WOW what a beach
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26 Hotels
2 B&B and Inns
123 Holiday Rentals
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16
Perranporth Beach
Perranporth, United Kingdom
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Hugely popular beach in Perranporth
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1 Hotel
13 B&B and Inns
91 Holiday Rentals
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17
Fig Tree Bay
Protaras, Cyprus
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A little bay so close to our hearts.
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70 Hotels
7 B&B and Inns
918 Holiday Rentals
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18
Filey Beach
Filey, United Kingdom
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Gorgeous Beach with Stunning Views
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3 Hotels
19 B&B and Inns
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19
Plage du Sillon
Saint-Malo, France
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Absolutely beautiful sandy beach.
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20
Spiaggia di Sansone
Portoferraio, Italy
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Spectacular
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23 B&B and Inns
57 Holiday Rentals
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21
Nissi Beach
Ayia Napa, Cyprus
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Beautiful place...❤️❤️❤️
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109 Hotels
18 B&B and Inns
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22
Kleopatra Beach
Alanya, Turkey
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Alanya Kleopatra Beach
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457 Hotels
141 B&B and Inns
233 Holiday Rentals
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23
Tropea Beach
Tropea, Italy
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Crystal water and beautiful beach
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24 Hotels
125 B&B and Inns
121 Holiday Rentals
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24
Plage de Palombaggia
Porto-Vecchio, France
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Sublime water - my favourite beach in Corsica. Shallow, iridescent, warm sea and fine, powdery white sand.
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45 Hotels
37 B&B and Inns
647 Holiday Rentals
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25
Spiaggia La Cinta
San Teodoro, Italy
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Should be the top !!!
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61 B&B and Inns
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