25 European beaches you want to be on immediately

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

For those who like to enjoy the beauty of nature in comfort.

Portugal

• Visa: Schengen.
• Tickets: (23 400 rubles), (26 864 rubles), (18 985 rubles).

1. Tróia Galé, near Lisbon

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

About an hour's drive south of Lisbon lies the sandy island of Troy. You can get to it in two ways: by ferry from the city of Setubal (you can see dolphins on the way!) Or through the Comporta resort, but this way the journey will take longer.

Tróia Galé Beach offers scenic views of the Arrábida Mountains. The Atlantic Ocean in this bay is calm and quiet. Rest here is suitable for both couples in love and families with children. You can stay in an apartment on the ocean.

2. Samoqueira, Alentejo

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

The small beach of Samoqueira is located in a rocky cove near the village of Porto Covu, which is located on the southern coast of the Alentejo.

Not everyone wants to go down to the beach on the rocks, so there are always much fewer people here than on the beach in the village itself. At low tide, small lagoons appear, in which children like to splash so much.

You can stay in Porto Covu, 500 meters from the sea, or in a bungalow.

3. Culatra, Algarve

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

One of the most beautiful sandy beaches in the eastern part of the Algarve. You can get to it by ferry from Ollan or Faro. The northern lagoons of the beach are full of fishermen: there are both fishing houses and boats. But on the south side, among the dunes, you can find deserted places for a relaxing holiday.

You can stay in the town of Olhão in apartments.

4. Figueira da Foz, Coimbra

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Figueira da Foz beach is the largest and one of the oldest in Portugal. It is located 40 kilometers west of Coimbra - please take time and patience to get to it. But the long journey is worth it: there are tons of interesting options to spend time here. For example, go to the salt museum and plunge into the salt lake, of which there are quite a few on the beach. Or have a picnic in the Serra da Boa Vioghem hills, which offer stunning views.

You can settle in near the beach.

Spain

• Visa: Schengen.
• Tickets: (29 504 rubles), (25 691 rubles), (41 707 rubles), (27 878 rubles), (15 294 rubles).

1. Playa de Carnota, Galicia

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Playa de Carnota beach is considered the longest in Galicia. Its length is 7 kilometers. It is located away from the bustle of the city, so the beach is rarely visited by tourists or locals. But this is what makes it a great place to stay. You will be able to appreciate all the beauty of the Galician coastline in peace and quiet. Rocky dunes, salt marshes, mountain views - all this will be just for you.

You can stay at the hotel, a 15-minute drive from the beach.

2. Playa de la Franca, Asturias

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Behind cliffs and lush vegetation, the golden sandy beach is a haven of seclusion. At low tide, you can walk to El Oso and El Vivero, which are nearby.

You can stay at the hotel.

3. Playa de Calblanque, Murcia

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: from 11:00 to 20:00.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

Playa de Calblanque is part of a nature reserve that was taken under protection in 1987 to preserve and increase the number of rare plants and animals that live in this area. And people succeeded: now seagulls and plovers live peacefully with rare species of sea daisies and sea parsley.

Crystal clear waters, golden ocher sand and green hills are just some of the reasons to visit this place. The most attractive thing for tourists tired of the hustle and bustle is completely different: the beach is never crowded.

You can get to it from Cartagena. By car, the journey will take about 30 minutes, but note that in July and August, vehicles are not allowed to enter the beach. We'll have to walk.

You can stay at the hotel.

4. Playa de Los Genoveses, Almeria

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

Playa de Los Genoveses beach is a salvation for those who want to escape from the hectic pace of life. There are no buildings, no roads, or other signs of urbanization. Along its entire length, and it is more than a kilometer, the beach is surrounded by golden sand dunes and prickly pears. In the northern part, there are small green islands - trees, in the shade of which you can hide from the hot sun.

You can get to the beach by car. But, as in the case of the Playa de Calblanque beach, in July and August, the entrance for transport is closed.

You can stay at the hotel.

5. Cala Sa Tuna, Catalonia

• Beach type: pebble.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

In an old fishing area north of Begur on the Costa Brava lies the Cala Sa Tuna beach. It is like a picture from a postcard that came to life: the Mediterranean Sea, white houses, a rocky bay. An ideal place for a family vacation.

The water here is clear and calm. The coastline is dotted with colorful fishing boats that add a touch of flavor to the place. The beach is also good because it is equipped for comfortable rest of people with disabilities.

You can stay at the hotel, which offers stunning sea views.

Italy

• Visa: Schengen.
• Tickets: (15 669 rubles), (19 605 rubles), (26 977 rubles), (16 575 rubles).

1. La Feniglia, Tuscany

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: not everywhere.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

You can relax on the beach following the example of local residents: build an impromptu tent from snags and sarongs, wait for the seller of fresh watermelons and enjoy life. Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the area by bike.

You can settle in a small villa with a garden, swimming pool and bicycles, which will take you quickly to the beach.

2. La Scala dei Turchi, near Agrigento, Sicily

• Beach type: rocky.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

La Scala dei Turchi beach is one of the masterpieces of nature. The limestone coastline naturally folds into a staircase that leads to the sea.

The road to the beach is not entirely safe. The path runs along the coast along narrow, curved paths. But despite this, the beach is still worth a visit: you are unlikely to see such an unusual beauty anywhere else.

You can stay at the hotel, which is located a few kilometers from the beach.

3. Porto Badisco, Puglia

• Beach type: sandy / rocky.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

The small bay of Porto Badisco is located 50 kilometers southeast of Lecce, a baroque city that is also called Florence in southern Italy.

The beach is surrounded by low cliffs, so you will constantly be haunted by the feeling that you are swimming in a huge pool. The water here is incredibly clean. So much so that you can watch anchovies and silvery spotted sardines frolic in the water.

Particularly attractive for tourists are small restaurants serving lobsters and preparing the catch of local fishermen in front of you.

You can stay in a family-run hotel near Lecce.

4. Bagni di Regina Giovanna, Sorrento

• Beach type: rocky.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

The beaches around Sorrento are usually crowded, but there is still an opportunity to relax almost alone.

A bus that goes out of town in the direction of Capo di Sorrento will take you to one of the most peaceful and untouched bays of the peninsula. Ask the driver to drop you off at the path that leads to Bagni di Regina Giovanna, a place named after the Queen of Naples, who, along with her lovers, loved to bask in the waters of a natural pool surrounded by an even ring of rocks.

Before heading to the beach, check out the small shop next to the bus stop. They sell olives, mozzarella and other cheeses, as well as white wine from a winery at the foot of Mount Vesuvius.

You can stay at the hotel, half an hour from the beach, or at Camping Santa Fortunata.

France

• Visa: Schengen.
• Tickets: (21,099 rubles), (19,958 rubles), (16,774 rubles).

1. Plage de l'Ouille, near Perpignan

• Beach type: pebble.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

This beach is an untouched pebble bay with a rocky coastline. But the main feature of the place is not even the amazingly beautiful nature. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that Henri Matisse spent the summer of 1905 here, painting his wife Amelie in a kimono against the backdrop of rocks.

You can stay at a campsite located in the hills or at Les Mouettes.

2. Plage du Lion, Gironde

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Lacanau-Oceans is one of the most popular surfing resorts on the Atlantic coast of France. But if you don't like surfing and outdoor activities in general, head further south to Plage du Lion. This place is a real refuge for lovers of nature and silence.

You can get to the beach by bike from the town of Lacanau-Oceane and stay at the hotel there.

3. Bains Militaires, Nice

• Beach type: pebble.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Away from the crowded beaches of Nice, there is a rocky entrance to the Bains Militaires beach. The clear, deep waters are popular with professional swimmers, sailors from the nearby Nautique Yacht Club and sunbathers.

You can stay at the Villa Léonie apartment.

4. Plage d'Écault, near Boulogne

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

Hidden between the beaches of Boulogne-sur-Mer and Le Touquet is a little-known bay surrounded by tall dunes and a pine forest. The wild coastline is great for outdoor activities such as sports, kite flying or walking the dogs.

The path to the beach starts from the Aréna information center and then follows a wall built by Jewish prisoners during World War II.

You can stay in the neighboring village of Saint-Etienne-aux-Mont at the hotel.

Croatia

• Visa: Croatia.
• Tickets: (21,034 rubles), (35,915 rubles), (16,996 rubles), (17,026 rubles).

1. Sveti Jakob, Dubrovnik

• Beach type: pebble.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Dubrovnik is usually crowded with people, but Sveti Jakob Beach is the perfect hideaway from the crowds of tourists. It is a 30 minute walk from the old town and 160 steps down the cliffs. Rest assured, a casual passer-by will definitely not wander here.

You can stay in apartments overlooking the beach.

2. Posedarje, near Zadar

• Beach type: pebble / rocky.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

There are many beautiful places in Croatia, but only Posedarje Beach has retained a special family atmosphere and crystal clear waters. It is located in the shadow of the Velebit mountain range 25 kilometers from Zadar. You can stay in the only hotel.

3. Pupnatska Luka, Korcula

• Beach type: pebble / rocky.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

There are many beaches on the southern coast of Korcula, but one of the most attractive for tourists is Pupnatska Luka. Surrounded by dense forests, this cool beach with white pebbles and azure sparkling waters seems to be a revitalized representation of paradise.

You can stay on the north coast at the hotel.

4. Livačina, Rab

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

There are quite a few sandy beaches in Croatia, but on the island of Rab there are as many as 30. The most popular of them is Rajska, and the most secluded is Livačina. This picturesque corner is surrounded by pine forests. No matter how far from the shore you go, the depth will still remain safe, even for children.

You can settle in the village just above the hotel.

Greece

• Visa: Schengen.
• Tickets: (30 393 rubles), (12 356 rubles), (15 813 rubles).

1. Plaka, Naxos

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: there is.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Naxos has excellent beaches of all kinds: wild coves for windsurfers, beaches with sand dunes for toddlers and teenagers, quiet coves for nudists. But the most beautiful and not boring place to relax is Plaka beach. Here you can go catamarans, canoes, have a drink at the beach bar or tavern and just enjoy the stunning views in the quieter southern part of the place.

You can live right on the beach among the palm trees at the hotel, from where you can watch incredible sunsets.

2. Gramvousa, Amorgos

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: no.

To the west of Kalotaritissa there is a small horseshoe-shaped bay. Stock up on cold water, buy cheesecakes from your local grocery store, and find a boatman. Ask for a ride to Gramvousa Beach, a tiny, uninhabited island 10 minutes away. Rest among the golden sand dunes will be remembered for a long time.

You can stay in a family-run guesthouse on the waterfront of the port of Katapola.

3. Vathy, Sifnos

• Beach type: sandy.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Everything is great on Vathy Beach: delicious food, warm water and a picturesque location. The sandy beach is surrounded by headlands that protect this place from the wind. The calm and shallow water Vathy is great for families with children. Here you can stay in your swimsuit for a whole week and forget about your shoes.

You can live right on the shore in any of the many hotels.

4. Nanou, Symi

• Beach type: pebble.
• Rescuers: no.
• Cafes, shops on the territory: there is.

Colorful boats in Symi harbor will take you to any of the beaches for 10 euros. And the best thing to do is go to Nanou Beach.

There are sun loungers and parasols on the beach. Round white pebbles give the sea a luminous sky blue hue, and snorkeling is possible at the bases of the surrounding cliffs. The views are fantastic. But beware: Free-roaming goats can eat your food while you swim! Therefore, you should not take a snack with you, but going to a local tavern and trying fresh seafood or a traditional Greek salad is a great idea.

You can settle in a new hotel or rent an apartment online from locals, which is much cheaper.