Which European country has the most beautiful 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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Australia is widely regarded as the country with the world's best beaches, with four beaches listed in the top 50 for 2023. Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world and boasts more than 34,000km of coastline.

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Best blue water destinations in Europe
  • Marettimo. Sicily. ...
  • Porquerolles. France. ...
  • Sardinia. Italy. ...
  • Kephalonia. Greece. ...
  • Menorca. Spain. ...
  • Capri. Italy. ...
  • Nice. France. ...
  • Villefranche-sur-mer. France.


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Cala Goloritze, Sardinia, Italy Cala Goloritze is one of the best white sand beaches in Europe. What I like the most about the beach is that it's not particularly easily accessible.

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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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Elafonisi Beach, Crete, Greece Elafonisi Beach is a beautiful beach located on the southwestern coast of the Greek island of Crete. The beach is known for its crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine white sand, and pinkish-hued sand dunes that create a stunning contrast against the blue sea.

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Four idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters
  • Berellín beach in Val de San Vicente, Cantabria. Berellín Beach, Cantabria. ...
  • View of Cala Culip in Girona (Catalonia) © José Luis Gargomo. Cala Culip, Girona. ...
  • Ses Illetes beach in Formentera, Balearic Islands. Ses Illetes beach, Formentera. ...
  • La Rijana beach in Granada, Andalusia.


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Most Beautiful Beaches in the Mediterranean
  • Cala Coticcio Beach – Sardinia.
  • Cala Salada & Saladeta – Ibiza.
  • Platja de Ses Illetes – Formentera.
  • Cala Macarelleta – Menorca.
  • Caló des Moro – Mallorca.
  • Navagio Beach – Zakynthos.
  • Monterosso Fegina Beach – Cinque Terre.
  • Lindos Beach – Rhodes.


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About 220 miles off the coast of Brazil, Baia do Sancho is regularly deemed the world's best beach. UNESCO designation and careful government protections keep it and the entire Fernando de Noronha archipelago pristine.

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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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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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Iceland had the highest clean water index score In Europe in 2021, achieving 86 out of 100. This shows that pollution levels of estuarine, coastal, and open ocean waters in the country were minimal.

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20 Best beaches in Spain
  • Cala Macarelleta. Menorca. ...
  • La Concha. San Sebastian. ...
  • Portinatx. Ibiza. ...
  • Cala del Pi. Platja d'Oro - Costa Brava. ...
  • Cala Agulla. Mallorca. ...
  • Maspalomas beach. Gran Canaria. ...
  • Nerja Beach. Andalusia. ...
  • Mitjaneta beach. Menorca. The island of Menorca obviously has the most beautiful beaches in Spain.


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Regional Spanish dialects Some say that the clearest, easiest-to-understand dialect of Spanish is found in the north-central community of Castilla y León (thus why the language is called castellano). The nearby areas of Castilla La Mancha and Madrid are also known for their relatively clear Spanish.

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The top 3 sunniest cities in Europe Unsurprisingly, Spain and Italy take the top spots. Topping the list, the city of Alicante in Spain has an average of 349 hours of sunshine per month and an average yearly temperature of 19°C. An ideal climate for enjoying the beautiful beaches of Costa Blanca!

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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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