Which country in Europe has the best beaches?

Spain with five beaches, Italy with four, and Portugal and Greece with two apiece are the top awarded countries on the list. “We have seen some wild beaches top ranked this year, showing an interest in nature less-crowded destinations and less-known places for summer holidays in Europe,” the EBD notes.



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1. Los Cristianos, Tenerife, Spain. When it comes to warm weather and beaches in Europe, Spain usually has the best offer. It will probably require an extra flight to visit the warmest ones since these are in the spectacular Tenerife, the largest of Spain's Canary Islands.

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1. Baía do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil: Baía do Sancho may not be easy to reach, but it is the world's best beach, according to a 2023 ranking from Tripadvisor.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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The Canary Islands Their location far south of the rest of Spain means that the weather stays hot pretty much all through the year. With Four Canary Islands, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Tenerife and Lanzarote, you may think that some Island-hopping is in order, but this isn't the case.

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Where To Find The Bluest Waters in Europe
  • Elafonisi, Crete. The island of Elafonisi in Crete, Greece is often referred to as the Maldives of the Mediterranean. ...
  • Croatia. ...
  • Sardinia, Italy. ...
  • The Balearic Islands, Spain. ...
  • Turkey. ...
  • The Azores, Portugal. ...
  • Corsica, France. ...
  • The Algarve, Portugal.


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Clearest Waters in Europe
  • Nissi Beach, Cyprus. ...
  • Primosten, Croatia. ...
  • Porto Katsiki, Lefkada, Greece. ...
  • Isola Bella, Sicily. ...
  • Lake Bled, Slovenia. ...
  • Famara Beach, Lanzarote. ...
  • Sveti Stefan, Montenegro. ...
  • Calo des Moro, Majorca.


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1. Spain. During my travels throughout Europe, I had the opportunity to discover some truly amazing places, but no other country made me feel more alive and inspired than Spain, with its monumental cities, dazzling costas, and gloriously laid-back way of life.

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Ireland. Countless global reports have continually dubbed the people of Ireland as some of the friendliest and most welcoming to visitors in the world, and our readers feel the same; voting it into the top spot for the friendliest countries in Europe.

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Spain. With Mediterranean beaches, beautifully wild, mountainous interiors, World Heritage cities and volcanic islands, Spain offers a beguiling mix to travelers and is, without doubt, one of the most beautiful European countries.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recognised Costa Blanca as the healthiest region to live in. The average annual temperature here is 18°C. In addition, we can enjoy the pleasantly warming sun for more than 300 days a year. Moreover, the summer temperatures are not extremely high and winters are very mild.

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Salzburg, Austria. Not many people know but Salzburg in Austria is one of the best cities in Europe where it is warm but not too hot in July and August. Moderate temperatures make Salzburg cool and pleasant with average highs ranging from 21°C (70F) to 25°C (77F).

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The verdict. Deciding which country has the best beaches for you really depends on what you're looking for. Whereas Spain is graced by the warmer waters of the Mediterranean and the chilled-out beach life that comes with it, Portugal benefits from the lively waters of the Atlantic and some truly epic scenery.

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6 Affordable European Beach Destinations To Visit This Summer
  1. Albania. Albania has made a name for itself as one of the best budget-friendly beach destinations in Europe. ...
  2. Montenegro. ...
  3. Cyprus. ...
  4. Türkiye. ...
  5. Portugal. ...
  6. Spain.


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Praia do Sancho, Brazil Found on Fernando de Noronha, an archipelago of volcanic islands between Brazil and Africa, Praia do Sancho is consistently voted one of the world's best beaches.

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1. The Maldives. The Maldives, located in the Indian Ocean, have around 1,190 islands and sandbanks. A lagoon with crystal clear water encircles all the islands, which are protected by a reef structure that is home to an array of underwater life.

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The Maldives This island nation, located between the Indian and Arabian seas, is known for luxuriously appointed resorts with bungalows set over dazzling blue waters with talcum-soft white sand beaches.

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