Best European Beaches Editorial
Best European Beaches Editorial is the organizational byline for this European beach publication. It does not claim personal visits.
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Bagno Ausonia Trieste: Beach Day Guide for Swimmers
Bagno Ausonia is Trieste's city-centre lido: a 1930s rationalist bathing establishment behind the central station, where concrete sun decks, sea ladders and a bar replace the usual sand-and-parasol beach. It suits swimmers who want a quick dip before a train and sunbathers who prefer a reserved lounger to a towel on the stones.
10/19/2026
Barcola Beach, Trieste: Pebble Bathing Spots on the Gulf
Barcola is where Trieste swims: a pebble-and-platform waterfront about 4 km from the centre, backed by a pine grove and a promenade that locals use for walking, cycling and summer dips in the Gulf of Trieste.
10/19/2026
Cala Azzurra, Favignana: Beach Guide, Access and Nearby Coves
Cala Azzurra is Favignana's easiest swim: a small white-sand cove with clear, shallow water and sunbeds within reach. Here is how to reach it from the Trapani ferry, when to arrive before the day-trippers, and which wilder coves to pair with it.
10/19/2026
Cala Mancina, Trapani: How to Reach the Wild Cove
A small, building-free inlet below white dolomite walls north of San Vito Lo Capo, Cala Mancina rewards walkers, cyclists, climbers and snorkellers who carry their own water and wear proper shoes for rock.
10/19/2026
Cala Rossa, Favignana: Rock Terraces, Clear Water and How to Get There
Cala Rossa is Favignana's most photographed cove: white tuff terraces, deep clear water and no sand underfoot. Here is who it suits, how to arrive by land or sea, and how to build a day around it.
10/19/2026
Favignana Beaches: A Cove-by-Cove Island Guide
Favignana packs limestone coves, white-sand pockets and cave-cut snorkelling into a small island off Trapani. This guide matches each beach to the day you want: wild rock at Cala Rossa and Bue Marino, sand and shade at Cala Azzurra, shallow family water at Lido Burrone, sunsets at Cala Rotonda.
10/19/2026
Macari Beach, Sicily: Coves, Pebbles and How to Get There
Macari beach is not one shoreline but a scatter of pebble coves and small sandy bays beside the village of Macari, a hamlet of San Vito Lo Capo. Here is how the coves differ, what the shingle means for a family day, and how to choose between Macari, its busier neighbour and the Zingaro coast.
10/19/2026
Marsala Beaches: Sand, Lidos and the Stagnone Lagoon
Marsala splits its beach days two ways: organised sandy lidos south of town around Contrada Berbaro and Sibiliana, and the shallow, wind-riffled water of the Stagnone lagoon to the north, where Torre di San Teodoro suits families and kite crews alike.
10/19/2026
Miramare Beach, Trieste: A Beach Day by the Castle
Miramare beach is Trieste's platform-and-ladder swim spot below the castle, reached along the Barcola seafront, with Grignano's lidos and the Costiera cliffs a short walk away.
10/19/2026
Platja del Miracle, Tarragona: City Beach Guide
Tarragona's closest beach to the old town is a 500-metre sweep of golden sand with beach bars, showers, assisted bathing and a promenade walk to Arrabassada. Here is how to plan a day on Platja del Miracle, from the walk down from the centre to the dog-friendly stretch at the far end.
10/19/2026
Salou Beaches: Where to Swim, Sunbathe and Walk
Salou packs nine kilometres of sand and coves into one resort, with a busy town beach, a calmer western bay and a coastal path linking the quiet southern headlands. This guide sorts each stretch by access, facilities and the traveller it suits.
10/19/2026
San Vito Lo Capo Beach Guide: Sicily's White Sand Bay
San Vito Lo Capo beach is three kilometres of fine pale sand curving round a sheltered bay beneath Monte Monaco, with shallow water, beach clubs along the middle and cliff coves a short walk away. Here is how to reach it from Trapani or Palermo, where to park, and when to go.
10/19/2026
Sistiana Beach, Trieste: Pebbly Bay, Lidos and Getting There
Sistiana Bay is the wide pebble beach between Trieste and Duino, split between the Castelreggio and Cohiba lidos on one side and the family-focused Caravella park on the other. Here is how to get there, what the shore and water are like, and how to plan a day around it.
10/19/2026
Stagnone Lagoon, Trapani: Beaches, Shallows and Boat Trips
The Stagnone lagoon suits families who want to wade rather than swim, boat trippers heading for Motya and Isola Lunga, and anyone who likes a beach day paired with salt pans and shallow flat water. Here is how the shores, crossings and boat trips fit together between Trapani and Marsala.
10/19/2026
Tamarit Beach, Costa Daurada: A Practical Beach Guide
Tamarit beach pairs a sandy stretch with a rocky coast below Tamarit Castle, a short hop north of Tarragona. Families, watersports beginners and campers get direct access, beach club activities and a landmark beach bar, with quiet coves to combine nearby.
10/19/2026
Tonnara di Scopello: Beach Guide to Sicily's Faraglioni Bay
The Tonnara di Scopello is a small pale-pebble cove beneath three limestone stacks, with the old tuna works behind it and the Zingaro reserve along the coast. It suits snorkellers, photographers and swimmers who prefer a short, dramatic bay to a long sandy strand.
10/19/2026
Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo: Zingaro Reserve Beach Guide
Fine white sand, rocks at both ends and clear turquoise water make Cala Tonnarella dell'Uzzo the most family-friendly swim in the Zingaro Nature Reserve. This guide covers walking access along the coastal path, the coves to combine on the same day, and when to go.
10/19/2026
Playa de Bolonia, Tarifa: Beach Guide, Access and When to Go
Playa de Bolonia is a broad sweep of pale sand south of Tarifa, framed by a towering dune and open to Atlantic surf. It rewards strong swimmers, dune-walkers and anyone who prefers scale and space to a small town beach.
10/18/2026
Cala Fonda (Waikiki Beach), Tarragona: Which Beach Guide
Cala Fonda, the cove most people call Waikiki, is a 200-metre strip of golden sand below ochre limestone cliffs east of Tarragona. You walk in through pine woods from Platja Llarga, carry everything you need, and share the beach with quiet sunbathers and skinny-dippers rather than lido crowds.
10/18/2026
Cambrils Beaches: Which Beach to Pick in Tarragona
Cambrils packs a whole holiday's worth of sand into one coastline, from breakwater-sheltered family beaches near the port to long surf-friendly strands at the southern end. This beach-by-beach guide matches each stretch to the day you have in mind.
10/18/2026
Canos de Meca Beach Guide: Costa de la Luz for Windsurfers
Playa de los Caños de Meca is a wind-driven Atlantic beach beside a tiny Cádiz hamlet, with a second stretch at the Trafalgar lighthouse, naturist coves below the cliffs and a coastal path to Barbate.
10/18/2026
Costa Dorada Beaches Guide: Tarragona to the Ebro Delta
The Costa Dorada packs shallow family flats, cliff-backed coves, long Blue Flag strands and the wild sandbars of the Ebro Delta into one stretch of Catalonia. This guide pairs each beach with the day it delivers, so you can pick by trip type rather than by ranking.
10/18/2026
El Palmar Beach, Cádiz: Surf, Sand and How to Get There
El Palmar is almost 8 km of fine golden sand between Conil and Vejer, with moderate Atlantic surf, surf schools and chiringuitos along the shore. It suits families who stay near the waterline, surfers of every level and anyone who wants a wide, open beach rather than a sheltered cove.
10/18/2026
La Pineda Beach, Costa Daurada: Sand, Sea and Getting There
La Pineda beach spreads more than two kilometres of golden sand between Tarragona and Salou, with a gradual entry into the sea and a pine-shaded promenade behind it. It is the easy, comfortable family day out on the Costa Daurada; swimmers who want rocks and coves should head for Cap Salou instead.
10/18/2026
Los Lances Beach, Tarifa: Sand, Wind, Access and Facilities
Los Lances is Tarifa's defining beach: a long Atlantic sweep of golden sand where kitesurfers work the northern end and families settle on the quieter southern stretch. Here is how the two halves differ, what the wind does to a beach day, when the sea is warmest and which beaches to add on.
10/18/2026
Meta di Sorrento Beach Guide: Alimuri and Resegone Sands
Meta di Sorrento holds the broadest seafront on the Sorrentine Peninsula, split between the pebbles of Alimuri and the sand of Resegone. Here is how to reach both from Sorrento or Naples, where to park, when booking becomes essential, and which nearby beaches pair well with a day here.
10/18/2026
Playa de los Alemanes, Tarifa: A Guide to Cabo de Plata
Playa de los Alemanes is a 1,500-metre sweep of fine golden sand between Cabo de Plata and Cabo de Gracia, reached on foot or by car from the Zahara de los Atunes side. It suits walkers, confident swimmers and anyone trading facilities for space, even in high summer.
10/18/2026
Positano Beaches Guide: Which Sorrento Beach to Choose
Positano stacks its houses above four quite different beaches. Spiaggia Grande is the easy five-minute walk from the shops, Fornillo is a ten-minute coastal lane, Arienzo takes a shuttle boat or more than 200 steps, and Laurito rewards a boat trip. This guide compares access, sand, lidos and free sections so you can pick the right one for your day.
10/18/2026
Punta Paloma Beach, Tarifa: Dunes, Sand and How to Get There
Punta Paloma is the Tarifa beach built around a giant sand dune: a broad sweep of Atlantic sand a short drive west of town. It suits walkers, dune-climbers and families who want space, and it rewards anyone who plans around the Levante and Poniente winds.
10/18/2026
Sorrento Beach Clubs: Lidos, Sunbeds and How a Day Works
Sorrento has no wide sandy bay, so its beach clubs work from wooden piers and rock platforms under the cliffs. Here is how a sunbed day at Leonelli's fits together, what access costs, and which lidos in Sant'Agnello, Vico Equense and Massa Lubrense are worth the extra travel.
10/18/2026
Sorrento Sea Temperature: When to Swim
Sorrento's sea warms slowly through spring, peaks in high summer and holds its heat into autumn. Here is how the Tyrrhenian behaves off the Sorrento coast, which months suit a long swim, and how to plan a beach day around water that lags behind the air.
10/18/2026
Tarifa Beach Bars: Which Chiringuito to Choose
Tarifa's beach day revolves around the chiringuito, the shack-and-terrace bar that turns a windy afternoon on Los Lances or Valdevaqueros into a full evening. This guide sorts the bars by beach, flags the dress codes and food arrangements that affect your plans, and explains how the wind decides which side of the terrace you want.
10/18/2026
Valdevaqueros Beach, Tarifa: What to Expect on a Windy Day
Valdevaqueros is Tarifa's long, dune-backed Atlantic beach, where the wind decides how the day feels. Here's how to get there, read the swell, pick your spot and combine it with nearby beaches.
10/18/2026
Vico Equense Beaches: Marina di Vico, Seiano and What Suits You
Vico Equense sits on cliffs above the Bay of Naples, with two beach villages below: sandy Marina di Vico and the sand-and-pebble coves of Seiano. Here is how each one works, how to reach them by train, bus or on foot, and which suits your day.
10/18/2026
Amalfi Coast Beaches: Where to Swim Near Sorrento
Cliff-backed coves, a fjord beach and a string of town beaches make the Amalfi Coast a day-trip coast rather than a sunbathing one, and Sorrento puts you within reach of all of it.
10/17/2026
Bagni della Regina Giovanna, Sorrento: Plan Your Visit
A limestone pool below the ruins of a Roman villa at Capo di Sorrento, reached on foot from Sorrento town. Here is how the walk works, what the rocks and water are like, when it fills up, and which paid beaches to combine with it.
10/17/2026
Baia di Ieranto: Which Sorrento Route to Take on Foot
Baia di Ieranto is the westernmost cove of the Amalfi Coast, a pebble bay below Nerano in the Punta Campanella marine protected area. You reach it on foot, swim in clear water beneath the Faraglioni di Capri, and carry in everything you need for the day.
10/17/2026
Best Beaches Near Sorrento: Coves, Lidos and Rocky Swims
The Sorrento Peninsula packs harbour lidos, a limestone swimming pool and pebbly coves into a short stretch of coast. Here is how each beach works, who it suits, and how to reach it by bus, boat or on foot.
10/17/2026
Cala Banyalbufar: Mallorca's Rocky Cove Below the Village
Cala Banyalbufar is a 100-metre sliver of pebbles, rock and concrete platforms below the terraced village of Banyalbufar, with clear turquoise water and mountains that keep the cove shaded until late morning. It suits strong swimmers, snorkellers and scenery-lovers rather than sand-and-bucket families.
10/17/2026
Cala Deià, Mallorca: A Rocky Cove Near Sóller and Deià
Cala Deià rewards travellers who want a dramatic rocky cove rather than a sand beach: clear water for swimming and snorkelling, two restaurants at the shore, and a steep climb back to the road above.
10/17/2026
Cala Tuent: How to Reach This Beach Near Sóller
Cala Tuent is the wider, quieter counterpart to Sa Calobra on Mallorca's Tramuntana coast: a rocky 180-metre cove with pines to the shore, one hillside restaurant and a mountain road or boat ride to reach it.
10/17/2026
Capri Beaches: Where to Swim on Italy's Rocky Island
Capri's coastline is rock, pebble and cliff platform rather than sand, and that shapes every beach day on the island. Here is where to swim at Marina Piccola, below the Faraglioni and at Bagni di Tiberio, how the funicular and buses get you there, and when to go for warm sea without July and August crowds.
10/17/2026
Fornillo Beach, Positano: A Quieter Pebble Cove Guide
Fornillo beach trades Spiaggia Grande's bustle for a pebble cove a short walk along the coast, with bathing establishments, a free section and two old watchtowers framing the view.
10/17/2026
Free Beaches in Sorrento: Where to Swim Without Paying
Sorrento's shoreline is mostly lidos and beach clubs, but Marina Grande keeps a free sandy strip and the peninsula hides rocky coves and pebble bays within a short train ride. Here is where to swim without a sunbed bill, how to reach each spot and who it suits.
10/17/2026
Marina del Cantone: Sorrento Peninsula's Pebble Beach Guide
Marina del Cantone is the Sorrentine Peninsula's broad pebble beach at Nerano, a relaxed alternative to the busy Amalfi-side lidos, with a restaurant strip behind the shore and rocky coves nearby.
10/17/2026
Marina della Lobra, Sorrento: A Practical Beach Guide
A working harbour in a natural inlet below Massa Lubrense, with colourfully painted houses around the port and boat trips to Amalfi and Positano leaving from the quay. Here is how to plan a half-day at Marina della Lobra and how it fits with the rest of the Sorrento coast.
10/17/2026
Marina di Puolo Beach Guide: Sorrento's Pebble Bay
A working fishing hamlet in a sheltered bay between Sorrento and Massa Lubrense, Marina di Puolo mixes pebbles, moored boats, lidos and seafront restaurants. It rewards walkers who take the stepped path through the groves and families who want shallow water at low tide.
10/17/2026
Marina Grande Sorrento: Beach or Harbour Guide
Marina Grande is Sorrento's harbour beach: a small free stretch of sand in a sheltered cove beneath the cliff-top town, reached on foot in about 11 minutes from Piazza Tasso. Here is how to walk down, what the beach is like, who it suits and how to time a swim around a seafood lunch.
10/17/2026
Sa Calobra Beach, Sóller: Swim, Access & Facilities Guide
Sa Calobra beach sits where the Torrent de Pareis gorge meets the sea beneath the cliffs of the Serra de Tramuntana. Here is how to reach the cove by road or by boat from Sóller, which of the two coves suits your day, what the pebbles and water are like, and when to go.
10/17/2026
Sa Foradada from Sóller: Boat, Hike and the Restaurant
Sa Foradada is a perforated rock peninsula on Mallorca's north coast, between Deià and Valldemossa, best reached by boat from Port de Sóller or on foot along the cliff path. It suits swimmers, walkers and anyone who wants lunch above the water rather than a sunbed day.
10/17/2026
Castelldefels Beach: Barcelona's Big Sandy Escape by Train
A wide sweep of pale sand south of Barcelona, 25 minutes by train from the city, with shallow water for families, space even in August and a southern-end cluster of beach bars and terraces for the evening.
10/16/2026
Garraf Beach, Sitges: Sand, Trains and What to Expect
Garraf beach packs a golden-sand cove, shallow shoreline and a station right behind the sand into one easy rail day trip south of Barcelona. It suits swimmers, families with young children and anyone who wants cliffs, white huts and a beach bar rather than a long haul by car.
10/16/2026
Platja de la Fragata, Sitges: Sitges Town Beach Guide
Platja de la Fragata is the beach you pick in Sitges when convenience matters more than solitude: sand at the foot of the church, a beach bar, showers, WCs and lifeguard cover listed among its services, and the old town a short walk behind you. Here is how to plan a day around it.
10/16/2026
Platja de la Ribera, Sitges: Beach Guide for a Day in Town
Sitges' main town beach gives you 260 metres of golden sand, gentle entry to the water and a palm-lined promenade back to the old town. Here is how to plan a day on Platja de la Ribera, from walking in off the train to picking your spot when the north wind picks up.
10/16/2026
Platja de Sant Sebastià, Sitges: Beach Day Guide
Platja de Sant Sebastià is Sitges' classic town beach: 205 metres of sand with the church of Sant Bartomeu in view, the old town behind you, a train station 400 metres away and a marked bathing zone watched over from a beach tower. Here is how to plan a day on it.
10/16/2026
Sitges Beach Clubs: A Beach Day on the Garraf Coast
Sitges beach clubs give you a sunbed, shade and a drink within steps of the water, but the town's beach scene runs from full clubs to simple beach bars. This guide places the main club at Cap de Grills, explains what a sunbed day involves and helps you match the setup to your group.
10/16/2026
Sitges Gay Beaches: Bassa Rodona, Balmins and El Muerto
Sitges packs three very different beach days into one small town: the sociable promenade at Platja de la Bassa Rodona, the semi-nude cove at Platja Balmins and the long-established nudist stretch at Platja del Muerto. Here is how each one works, how far you walk and when to go.
10/16/2026
Sitges Nude Beach Guide: Where to Go Nude in Sitges
Platja de Balmins is Sitges' best-known naturist cove, a short walk from the town centre past Platja de Sant Sebastià. Here is how to reach it, what the mixed nude-and-clothed crowd is like, and how to pair it with the town beaches.
10/16/2026
Vilanova i la Geltrú Beaches: A Practical Guide to the Garraf Coast
Vilanova i la Geltrú pairs long sandy town beaches and a seafront promenade with a small gravel-and-rock cove at the edge of town. Here is how the stretches differ, who each one suits, and how a Vilanova beach day compares with nearby Sitges.
10/16/2026
Comillas Beach, Cantabria: Sand, Swimming and Getting There
Comillas beach pairs fine sand and generally manageable water with a historic town right behind it. It is the rare Cantabrian beach you can walk to from your bed, swim at midday and follow with Gaudí and the Sobrellano Palace in the afternoon.
10/15/2026
El Sardinero Beach, Santander: A Beach Day Guide
El Sardinero is Santander's grandest stretch of sand, actually two beaches that merge at low tide below a Belle Époque seafront. This guide covers walking and bus access from the centre, summer parking pressure, the surf, the facilities on the sand and the quieter coves to combine with a day here.
10/15/2026
Ladiko Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Sunbeds and How to Get There
Ladiko Beach is a compact cove of sand and fine pebbles about 20 km south of Rhodes Town, with hills screening it from the wind and tavernas a few steps away. It suits swimmers and couples who want a short, easy beach day, with Anthony Quinn Bay a few metres further on.
10/15/2026
Laredo Beach, Cantabria: La Salvé Guide for Beach Days
La Salvé runs the length of Laredo's seafront in Cantabria: 4,250 m of golden sand, a long promenade and every facility within a few steps of the town. It suits travellers who want sand on the doorstep rather than a drive, and its sheer size gives room to spread out even in high season.
10/15/2026
Lindos Beaches: Which Rhodes Bay to Choose
Lindos packs three distinct beach days into one small stretch of coast: the shallow, organised main beach below the village, the smaller Pallas Beach beside it, the enclosed lagoon of St Paul's Bay, and the quieter snorkelling water at Navarone Bay. Here is how each one works, how to reach them from Rhodes Town, and when to swim.
10/15/2026
Pefkos Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Access and Nearby Coves
Lee Beach is the sandy, easy-going main bay of Pefkos on Rhodes, with shallow water for paddling and a car park just above the sand. St Thomas, Plakia and Fokia each offer something different, from rockpools and snorkelling to a rugged scramble for confident walkers.
10/15/2026
Playa de Mataleñas, Santander: A Beach Guide for Travellers
Playa de Mataleñas is the small cove tucked below the cliffs and green park at the northern edge of Santander, reached on foot down a steep flight of steps. It suits strong walkers, couples and anyone trading promenade facilities for a quieter swim, with the two Sardinero beaches and Molinucos close enough to combine in one day.
10/15/2026
Prasonisi Beach, Rhodes: Two Seas, Surf and How to Get There
At Rhodes' south-western tip a low sandy spit links a small islet to the main island, with the rough Aegean on one side and flat Mediterranean water on the other. Here is how to drive there, which side to pick for your ability, and why late afternoon suits the walk to the lighthouse.
10/15/2026
Rhodes Beach Clubs: Where to Spend a Sunbed Day
Rhodes beach clubs split into two useful types: the scenic swim-and-lunch cove at St Paul's Bay below Lindos, and the low-key south-coast beach bar at Lachania. This guide covers how to reach each, what the setting gives you, when the small cove fills up, and how to build a sunbed day around a swim, a long lunch and a walk back up the hill.
10/15/2026
Rhodes Nude Beach Guide: Mandomata & Naturist Spots
Mandomata, tucked between Kathara beach and Anthony Quinn Bay near Faliraki, is Rhodes' long-established naturist beach. Here is how the approach works, what the bay is like and which quieter stretches elsewhere on the island suit naturist visitors.
10/15/2026
Rhodes Sea Temperature: Best Time to Swim
Rhodes holds a swimmer-friendly sea from late spring into autumn, peaking near 25°C between June and September. Here is how the water and the beaches change month by month, how wind alters how warm it feels, and what to pack for early- and late-season dips.
10/15/2026
Somo Beach: Surf, Sand and Santander Ferry Guide
Somo beach is a long, dune-backed sweep of sand on the bay of Santander, reachable by a ferry that runs year round and suited to beginner surfers in summer, board-carrying intermediates in autumn, and anyone who wants a wide Atlantic beach with the city skyline across the water.
10/15/2026
St Paul's Bay, Lindos: Beach Guide for Rhodes Travellers
St Paul's Bay is the small enclosed cove just below Lindos, with golden sand, shallow turquoise water and the chapel of Agios Pavlos on the far side. It suits families with small children, easy swimmers and anyone who wants the Acropolis in the frame behind them.
10/15/2026
Traganou Beach, Rhodes: Pebbles, Snorkelling and Coves
Traganou beach is a pebbled cove on Rhodes' north-east coast, about 20 km south of the city, with clear water, a natural cave to snorkel and tavernas right behind the shore. It suits confident swimmers and snorkellers more than families with toddlers.
10/15/2026
Tsambika Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Access and Water Sports Guide
Tsambika Beach packs a 1.5 km sweep of golden sand, a gentle shelf into clear water and the liveliest water-sports scene on Rhodes, with a pilgrimage chapel on the hill above. Here is how to reach it by car or bus, where to find quiet sand, and which nearby beaches and tavernas to pair with the day.
10/15/2026
Agathi Beach Rhodes: Golden Sand & How to Get There
Agathi beach is a sheltered golden-sand bay near Haraki on Rhodes, backed by the ruins of Feraklos Castle. Here is how to reach it, where the water stays shallow, where the rocks suit snorkellers, and what to bring.
10/14/2026
Anthony Quinn Bay, Rhodes: Plan Your Swim & Visit
A small, rock-framed cove just south of Faliraki with emerald water, a shelving rocky entry and some of the best snorkelling on Rhodes. Here is how to reach it, where to park, what to wear on your feet and when to arrive.
10/14/2026
Elli Beach, Rhodes Town: Sand, Swimming and Facilities
Elli Beach is Rhodes Town's own sandy shoreline, running between Mandraki harbour and the Rhodes Aquarium. It suits mixed groups who want a real swim without leaving the city, with sunbeds, showers and an accessible ramp on hand.
10/14/2026
Faliraki Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Sunbeds and Getting There
Faliraki Beach runs for kilometres along the resort seafront on Rhodes, with shallow sand underfoot, sunbeds and parasols for hire, a water sports centre and tavernas within a few steps. It suits families with small children and anyone who wants a full-service beach day, while pebbly coves just outside the resort offer snorkelling and caves.
10/14/2026
Glystra Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Swimming and How to Get There
Glystra Beach is the quiet golden-sand cove south of Lindos, an easy detour from Lardos and Kiotari. Here is how to reach it, where the sand is shallow, where the rocks suit snorkelling, and when to go for space.
10/14/2026
Ixia Beach, Rhodes: Windsurfing, Sand and Getting There
Ixia beach is Rhodes' west-coast wind beach: sand and shingle, an open sea and steady easterly winds that pull in windsurfers. It rewards travellers who want waves and space rather than a sheltered paddling pool, and it pairs easily with an evening in Rhodes Town.
10/14/2026
Kiotari Beach, Rhodes: Sand, Pebbles, Parking and Beach Days
Kiotari Beach spreads along Rhodes' south-east coast as a long sand-and-pebble bay with shallow clear water, Blue Flag status, sun loungers and tavernas at the roadside. It suits families and relaxed swimmers who want an easy beach day within a short drive of Asklipio and the southern villages.
10/14/2026
Lido di Dante, Ravenna: Free Sand and the Bassona Reserve
Lido di Dante is the quiet, nature-first alternative to Ravenna's busier lidos: a handful of beach establishments, a long free shore, and the Bassona reserve at the end of a pine-forest path.
10/14/2026
Lido di Savio, Ravenna: Beach Guide for Families
Lido di Savio is Ravenna's southernmost lido: two kilometres of gently shelving sand, a Blue Flag, and the Classe and San Vitale pine woods right behind the beach. Here is how to plan a family beach day.
10/14/2026
Marina Romea Beach Guide: Ravenna's Pine-Backed Sands
Marina Romea is Ravenna's green-edged beach: pale sand, a gentle entry into the Adriatic, pine forest and dunes at your back, and a choice between a wide southern shore and a quieter northern end. It suits young families, easy swimmers and anyone who wants the Romagna coast without the nightlife strip.
10/14/2026
Casal Borsetti: Ravenna's Quiet Fisherman's Village Guide
Casal Borsetti suits travellers who want a small fishing village, a beach that meets the town and a pine forest behind it, rather than the busy stabilimento scene further down the Ravenna coast. Here is how the village, the canal walk and the sand fit together.
10/13/2026
Cava d'Aliga Beach Guide: Scicli's Sheltered Sandy Gulf
Cava d'Aliga packs a fine-sand beach, cliff-edge swimming and a village of under three thousand residents into one small gulf ten kilometres from Scicli. It suits families building sandcastles, swimmers heading for the rocks and anyone who wants a beach day with a baroque town on the way home.
10/13/2026
Cervia Beach Guide: Where to Stay Near Ravenna
Pinarella is the family end of Cervia's coastline: more than two kilometres of golden sand with a pine forest directly behind it and a Bandiera Verde green flag to its name. This guide covers where to swim, how to reach the seafront from Cervia and Ravenna, and how the beach sits alongside Milano Marittima.
10/13/2026
Lido Adriano Guide: What to Know About Ravenna's Beach
Lido Adriano is Ravenna's sporty, family-friendly slice of Adriatic sand, with beach tennis, volleyball, sunbeds and an easy evening buzz. Here is how to plan a day there, from transfers and beach sports to the best months and the lidi to combine on the same trip.
10/13/2026
Lido di Classe Beach Guide: Ravenna's Wild Sands & Pines
Lido di Classe pairs a busy strip of equipped beach establishments with one of the wildest stretches of sand on the Romagna coast, backed by five kilometres of pine forest and the shifting mouth of the Bevano river. It is the quiet, family-friendly end of the Ravenna beaches.
10/13/2026
Marina di Ragusa Beach: Sand, Facilities and Getting There
Marina di Ragusa beach pairs soft sand and gently shelving water with beach clubs, boardwalks and a lively harbour behind it. Here is how to plan a day on Ragusa's best-known stretch of coast, from parking and showers to the quieter sands nearby.
10/13/2026
Pozzallo Beach, Sicily: Sand, Blue Flag Status and Getting There
Pozzallo beach is a broad sweep of golden sand on Sicily's south-eastern coast, backed by a promenade of bars and gelaterias and rated Blue Flag. It suits swimmers and families who want an easy town beach, with the railway station and the Malta ferry port both in town.
10/13/2026
Punta Braccetto Guide: Beaches & Ragusa Decisions
Punta Braccetto combines a long golden-sand beach with the rocky Canalotti coast on Sicily's Ragusa shoreline. Here is how to reach it from Ragusa, which stretch suits families and snorkellers, and which nearby beaches combine well with a day here.
10/13/2026
Punta Secca Beach, Sicily: A Sandy Montalbano Coast Guide
Punta Secca beach pairs a broad run of fine golden sand and shallow water with a small fishing village, a lighthouse and the waterfront house made famous by Inspector Montalbano. It is an easy-going choice for families and for anyone who wants a Sicilian beach day with a village and Baroque towns within reach.
10/13/2026
Sampieri Beach, Sicily: Sand, Dunes and Getting There
Sampieri beach in south-east Sicily gives you two kilometres of pale-gold sand, a pinewood for shade and the brick ruin of Fornace Penna at one end. It suits families who want a village behind the sand and walkers who want to follow the coast path towards Cava d'Aliga.
10/13/2026
Ammoudia Beach: Plan Your Visit from Parga
A low-key sandy beach in the Acheron delta, with warm shallow water at the family end, sunbeds alongside space for your own umbrella, and a quiet village behind it.
10/12/2026
Kryoneri Beach, Parga: A Pebbly Cove Near Town
Kryoneri beach is Parga's tight little pebble curve, a short walk from the harbour with clear water, a rocky seabed and caves along the shore. It suits confident swimmers and snorkellers who want a quick dip without leaving town, and it pairs neatly with the sandier stretches at Valtos.
10/12/2026
Lichnos Beach, Parga: How to Get There, Sand and Swimming
Lichnos Beach is a curved Ionian bay south of Parga, with a private hotel frontage, an open shore and road access from town. Here is how to plan the day.
10/12/2026
Paxos Beaches: Which Coves And Parga Trips To Choose
Paxos rewards swimmers and snorkellers with clear pebble coves, while sand-seekers head to Mongonissi or take the short boat ride to Antipaxos. Here is how the beaches differ, how to reach them from Gaios and when to time your day.
10/12/2026
Preveza Beaches Guide: Where to Swim Near Parga
Preveza's Ionian coast runs from long, bar-lined sand at Monolithi and Kanali to rocky coves and shallow family water near Fanari. This guide sorts each beach by access, water, facilities and crowds so you can choose the right one for a family day, a snorkelling session or a quiet swim.
10/12/2026
San Teodoro Beaches Guide: Where to Swim Near Olbia
San Teodoro packs a shallow white-sand cove, a five-kilometre bay and a flamingo lagoon into one short stretch of Sardinia's north-east coast. Here is how Cala Brandinchi, Lu Impostu, La Cinta and Isuledda differ on sand, shelter, booking rules and access, so you can choose the right one.
10/12/2026
Sarakiniko Beach, Parga: A Small Ionian Cove Worth the Walk
Sarakiniko is Parga's small, sheltered Ionian cove, reached on foot along the coastal path from the end of Valtos beach. Here is how the walk works, what the coarse-sand shoreline and clear water are like, and how to pair it with Valtos, Lichnos and the town beaches.
10/12/2026
Sardinia Beaches: Where to Go and Which Coast Suits You
Sardinia's beaches change character with every headland: shallow family bays in the south-east, dune-backed lagoons at Chia, pine-fringed coves on the Costa Smeralda and cliff-cut pebble beaches on the east coast. This guide sorts them by coast, access and the kind of day you want.
10/12/2026
Sivota Beaches: Mega Ammos, Gallikos Molos and Zavia
Sivota rewards travellers who walk: a town beach below the marina steps, the big sweep of Mega Ammos down a steep path, tucked-away Zavia and a clifftop sunset in Perdika to finish the day.
10/12/2026
Spiaggia del Principe, Costa Smeralda: Sardinia Beach Guide
A practical guide to Spiaggia del Principe on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda: the walk from the car park, the two coves, wind shelter, snorkelling and the best months to visit from Olbia or Porto Cervo.
10/12/2026
Tavolara Island Beaches: Day Trip Guide from Olbia
Tavolara Island rises straight out of the Gulf of Olbia as a limestone and granite massif, ringed by clear water and reached by boat rather than by car. Here is how to plan a beach day around the crossing, from the sheltered Spalmatore spit to the wilder granite edge and the trails above.
10/12/2026
Valtos Beach, Parga: Sand, Access and When to Go
Valtos Beach stretches behind Parga's Venetian castle, a long sand-and-pebble bay built for water sports, sunbeds and taverna lunches. Here is how to walk in from town, what the shore is like and when to go.
10/12/2026
Cala Brandinchi, Sardinia: Beach Guide, Parking and Sunbed Prices
Cala Brandinchi is the shallow, turquoise cove north of San Teodoro that people call Sardinia's little Tahiti. This guide covers the drive from San Teodoro, parking and numbered entry, sunbed rates by row and month, the very shallow water that suits small children, and how to pair the day with Lu Impostu.
10/11/2026
Cala Coticcio, Caprera: Guided Hike and Boat Guide
Cala Coticcio is a tiny granite cove on Caprera in the La Maddalena Archipelago, nicknamed Tahiti for water that shifts from turquoise to electric blue. Getting there takes a permitted guided hike down from Batterie Arbuticci or a boat trip with a swim ashore.
10/11/2026
Capriccioli Beach, Costa Smeralda: Sand, Parking and Getting There
Two granite-split coves of fine white sand, shallow water and pine shade make Capriccioli a standout on the Costa Smeralda. You need a car, the barrier car parks near the beach fill first, and the official rate is posted on site, so arrive early in high season.
10/11/2026
Costa Smeralda Beaches: Which Beach Suits Your Day
Three beaches anchor a day on Sardinia's Costa Smeralda: Spiaggia del Principe for a picnic-and-swim morning, Capriccioli for shallow family water and shelter when it blows, and Grande Pevero for a calm half-moon bay with one seasonal restaurant. Here is how each one works from Olbia.
10/11/2026
La Cinta Beach, San Teodoro: Sand, Access and When to Go
La Cinta is the long, shallow, walk-in beach that makes an easy day out from Olbia or San Teodoro, with metres of soft sand and a gentle entry into the water. This guide covers the walk from town, where to sit for shelter, facilities and how to pair it with the booked coves nearby.
10/11/2026
La Maddalena Beaches: Where to Swim, Snorkel and Escape the Crowds
La Maddalena and neighbouring Caprera hold granite-framed coves, pale sand and unusually clear water within a day trip of Olbia. This guide sorts the beaches by character and access, covers the Palau ferry and the Caprera bridge, and explains when a boat trip to Spargi, Budelli or Santa Maria beats staying on the main islands.
10/11/2026
Liscia Ruja Beach Guide: What to Know from Olbia
Liscia Ruja is the long, east-facing Costa Smeralda strand between Portisco and Cala di Volpe: powdery white sand, light blue water, a beach club with a sea-view terrace and enough width to absorb an August morning. Here is how to drive it from Olbia, park and plan the day.
10/11/2026
Lu Impostu Beach, Sardinia: Booking, Parking and Beach Day Guide
Lu Impostu is one of Sardinia's loveliest white-sand beaches, and one of the few you must reserve before you go. Here is how the QR code system works, what the environmental contribution is, how to reach the beach from San Teodoro and Olbia, and how to pair it with a walk to Cala Brandinchi.
10/11/2026
Marzamemi Beach Guide: Spinazza Sands and Nearby Coves
Marzamemi gives you a pale sand beach at Spinazza and a cluster of small rocky inlets within a few minutes of each other, all within easy reach of Noto. This guide sets out the sands, the lidos, the wind shelter, the quietest hours and the nearby beaches worth combining on the Pachino coast.
10/11/2026
Pittulongu Beach, Olbia: Sand, Access & Facilities Guide
La Playa at Pittulongu is Olbia's easiest proper beach day: pale compact sand, shallow turquoise water, a free crescent beside an equipped stretch, and kayaks and a bar on hand. Here is how to pick your spot, time the crowds and pair it with Porto Istana.
10/11/2026
Porto Istana Beach, Sardinia: A Practical Guide from Olbia
Porto Istana is the easy Olbia beach day: pale sand, clear shallows for swimming, rocks worth bringing a mask for, and a small village with bars and restaurants behind the shore.
10/11/2026
Porto Rotondo Beaches: Ira, Sassi, Sabina and Marinella
Porto Rotondo packs a marina, small coves and long golden sands into one stretch of north-east Sardinia. Here is how Spiaggia dei Sassi, Ira, Cala Sabina, Marinella and Rudargia differ on access, depth and facilities, so you can pick the bay that fits your day.
10/11/2026
Vendicari Beaches: A Beach Day from Noto, Sicily
The Vendicari reserve south of Noto holds three quite different beaches: Calamosche's twin-headland cove, the long golden sands at Marianelli and San Lorenzo, and the wilder lagoons and dunes around them. This guide separates them by character and explains how to reach each stretch from Noto.
10/11/2026
Avola Beach Guide: Sicily's Sandy Coast Near Noto
Avola pairs a long sandy seafront with white-pebble coves and a horseshoe bay a short drive from Noto. Here is how to choose between them, get there, and time your swim on Sicily's south-east coast.
10/10/2026
Burriana Beach, Nerja: Sand, Access and Facilities Guide
Burriana is Nerja's largest beach: 800 metres of fine golden sand, 15 minutes on foot from the centre, with restaurants and sunbeds along the shore. Here is how to reach it, where to settle and when to go.
10/10/2026
Cala del Pino, La Manga: Mar Menor Beach Guide
Cala del Pino is a compact cove of fine golden sand on the Mar Menor shore of La Manga, with chiringuitos, a picnic area and a children's play zone behind it. It suits families who want gentle bathing and a short walk from the Gran Vía, and anyone pairing a swim with lunch in the pines.
10/10/2026
Calahonda Beach, Nerja: Sand, Access and What to Expect
Calahonda is Nerja's compact town beach, a dark-sand cove of roughly 120 by 20 metres tucked under the Balcón de Europa. You reach it on foot in about five minutes, hire a sunbed in summer and swim off a shore that stays within the town rather than out along a resort strip.
10/10/2026
Calamosche Beach, Sicily: Noto's Sheltered Cove in Vendicari
Calamosche is the small sandy bay at the heart of the Vendicari reserve near Noto: a 200-metre curve of sand between two rocky arms, reached on foot through scrubland with no bars or sunbeds waiting at the end. Here is how the walk, the parking and the reserve entrance work, and how to pair the cove with the rest of the coast.
10/10/2026
Carabeillo Beach, Nerja: A Small Cove Below the Balcón
Carabeillo is the small dark-sand cove tucked below Nerja's old town, reached by a staircase from the Mirador del Bendito. It suits couples and confident swimmers who want a short swim close to the centre, while the steps make it awkward with pushchairs or small children.
10/10/2026
El Salón Beach Nerja: A Sheltered Cove Travel Guide
El Salón is the little sandy cove tucked just west of Nerja's Balcón de Europa, held in by big rocks that take the edge off the wind. It suits a short, low-effort beach day on foot from the old town, provided you travel light and go early.
10/10/2026
Fontane Bianche Beach, Sicily: Sand, Buses and Lidos
Fontane Bianche is eastern Sicily's easy sandy day out: fine pale sand, a long shallow shoreline and lido rows, all 12 km from Syracuse and reachable by the number 21 bus. Here is how the free sand, the paid parasols, the village facilities and the surrounding beaches fit together.
10/10/2026
Frigiliana Beach: The Best Beaches Near This White Village
Frigiliana is a whitewashed village in the hills, not a beach resort. The sand lies below in Nerja and Maro, and the beach you pick shapes the day: Burriana for facilities and easy access, Maro for cliffs and snorkelling, the town coves for a swim under the Balcón.
10/10/2026
Isola delle Correnti, Sicily: Beach Guide from Noto
At the very bottom of Sicily, beyond Portopalo di Capo Passero, two seas meet and the swimming is governed by the currents that give the place its name. Here is how to reach the tip from Noto, which side to settle on when the wind picks up, and how to pair it with Marzamemi and the Vendicari sands.
10/10/2026
La Herradura Beach, Spain: A Sheltered Bay Near Nerja
La Herradura is the bay you pick when the wind is up elsewhere on the coast: a deep mountain-backed curve of pebble beach in Almuñécar, a short hop east of Nerja, with clear water over a protected dive reserve.
10/10/2026
Lido di Noto Beach Guide: Noto Marina Sands & Getting There
Lido di Noto, better known as Noto Marina, is the closest sandy beach to the baroque town of Noto in south-east Sicily. Here is how to plan a day here, from the lido set-up to boat trips along the Vendicari coast.
10/10/2026
Marianelli Beach, Noto: Vendicari's Quiet Sandy Cove
Marianelli beach is the northern reserve's isolated arc of golden sand, reached on foot past almond trees and dunes. This guide covers the right Vendicari entrance, what to pack for a shore with no formal facilities, the long-established naturist use of the neighbouring stretch, and how to combine it with Eloro and Calamosche from a Noto base.
10/10/2026
Playa de Maro, Nerja: Cove, Cliffs and Getting There
A coarse-sand cove below the Sierra de Tejeda cliffs east of Nerja, with rocky snorkelling, kayak trips along the cliff line and a handful of summer facilities. Here is how the approach through Maro village works, where parking stops, and which neighbouring coves suit quiet-seekers.
10/10/2026
Nerja Sea Temperature: When to Swim, Month by Month
Nerja's swimming season stretches from warm August water to brisk winter dips. Malaga coastal records show how the Alboran Sea changes month by month, when most swimmers find it comfortable, and how wind and swell shape a beach day.
10/10/2026
Torrecilla Beach, Nerja: Sand, Shelter and Getting There
Torrecilla is Nerja's sheltered town beach, a sandy curve between two headlands at the western edge of town. Here is how to walk or bus there, what the sand and water are like, and how to combine it with the rest of the Nerja coastline.
10/10/2026
Agia Anna Beach, Naxos: Sand, Buses and Beach Bars
Agia Anna is the Naxos beach for a full day out: fine sand, tavernas facing the water, a small jetty and frequent buses from Naxos Town. Here is how to plan it.
10/9/2026
Agios Georgios Beach, Naxos: Town Beach Guide
Agios Georgios is the beach you can walk to from Naxos Chora: a Blue Flag stretch with shallow water for small children, a developed front near town and a quieter run south. Here is how to plan a day there, and which western beaches to add.
10/9/2026
Agios Prokopios Beach, Naxos: Where to Stay and Get There
Agios Prokopios is Naxos at its easiest: a long sweep of golden sand, shallow turquoise water and a serviced beach-bar strip at one end, with a quieter public stretch at the other. Here is how to get there, where to sit, when to swim and what to combine.
10/9/2026
Almuñécar Beaches: Which Costa Tropical Beach Suits Your Day
Almuñécar's beaches run from a broad central sweep of dark sand and pebbles to a fine-gravel cove beside a marina. This guide explains what each stretch is like, how access shapes your day, and which beach suits families, swimmers and snorkellers.
10/9/2026
Alyko Beach, Naxos: Cedar Dunes, Sand and How to Get There
Alyko Beach runs along Naxos's south-west coast, where pale sand, low dunes and a cedar forest give the island one of its wildest swimming spots. It suits travellers with a car, families who want room to spread out and anyone who prefers dunes and trees to rows of sunbeds on the busier beaches nearer Naxos Town.
10/9/2026
Kastraki Beach, Naxos: A Long, Quiet South-Coast Beach Guide
Kastraki Beach stretches for nearly two miles of pale sand on Naxos's south coast, with tavernas and small hotels at the north end and dunes and cedar trees in the south. This guide covers the drive from Naxos Town, where the water stays clearest, how the meltemi changes the day, and which neighbouring beaches fit into the same trip.
10/9/2026
Mikri Vigla, Naxos: Two Bays, Winds & How to Get There
Mikri Vigla splits into two bays either side of a low headland on Naxos's southwest coast: a sheltered southern side for swimmers and snorkellers, and an exposed northern side that belongs to windsurfers and kitesurfers. Here is how to pick your side, get there and plan the day.
10/9/2026
Naxos Beach Clubs: Plaka, Agia Anna and the Chora Waterfront
Naxos beach clubs are spread across three distinct zones: the long sand of Plaka, the shorter bustle of Agia Anna and the harbour front at Chora. This guide sets out what a sunbed day involves, how the beach scene shifts into sunset sessions and where village nights fit around it all.
10/9/2026
Naxos Nude Beaches: Naturist Spots, Access and Etiquette
Naxos rewards naturists with long, cedar-fringed sand on its southwest coast, from the quiet ends of Agia Anna and Plaka down to Alyko. This guide covers which stretches have long been used for nude bathing, how to reach them by bus or on foot, where the shade and shelter are, and the etiquette that keeps these beaches easy-going.
10/9/2026
Orkos Beach, Naxos: A Quiet, Sheltered South Coast Beach
Orkos Beach, on the southwestern coast near Mikri Vigla, is the Naxos beach for travellers who want space and sand without a resort strip behind them. With your own shade, water and lunch, it makes an easy half-day paired with Mikri Vigla or Kastraki.
10/9/2026
Plaka Beach, Naxos: Sand, Access and When to Go
Plaka beach is not one cove but a four-kilometre band of soft sand and dunes running from Plaka down to Agia Anna on Naxos. This guide covers the bus from Naxos Chora, the cafe-backed sunbed zones, the open stretches for your own towel, and how to pick your end of the beach.
10/9/2026
Pyrgaki Beach, Naxos: Sand Dunes, Access and Nearby Beaches
Pyrgaki is the south-west Naxos beach for travellers who would rather have dunes, cedar trees and elbow room than a row of sunbeds. It is a long, unorganised sweep of fine sand in a cove sheltered from the northern winds, about 18 to 19 km from Naxos Town, and it rewards anyone who drives the last stretch past Alyko.
10/9/2026
Águilas Beaches: Which Murcia Cove Is Right for You?
Águilas packs 36 beaches into 28 kilometres of Costa Cálida coast, from broad town-centre sand with full facilities to rocky coves reached on foot. Here is how the coastline breaks down, which beaches suit families, snorkellers and quiet-seekers, and where to head when the urban sands fill up.
10/8/2026
Bolnuevo Beach, Murcia: Sand, Access and When to Go
Bolnuevo beach gives you 1,450 metres of golden sand in an urban Mazarrón setting, with easy parking, footwashes and toilets, and the famous eroded rock formations directly opposite. It suits families, groups and anyone who wants space and amenities rather than a hidden cove.
10/8/2026
Cala Cortina, Cartagena: Beach Guide for a Day by the Bay
Cala Cortina packs a cliff-backed cove, golden sand and clear water into a 210-metre shore four kilometres from Cartagena's port, close enough for a half-day between museums and far enough to feel removed from the city.
10/8/2026
Calblanque Beaches: Which Cove to Pick and How to Get There
Calblanque's beaches run from wide blonde sand to small rocky inlets reached only on foot. Plan the walk-in, pick your cove by trip type, and carry everything you need for the day.
10/8/2026
La Manga Beaches: Where to Swim on Spain's Twin-Coast Strip
La Manga del Mar Menor is a narrow strip of land with open Mediterranean surf on one side and the shallow, sheltered Mar Menor on the other. This guide explains which side suits swimmers, small children and quiet-seekers, how to reach the beaches along the strip, and which Costa Cálida alternatives are worth combining on a day out.
10/8/2026
Los Alcázares Beach Guide: Sand, Access and Mar Menor Swimming
Los Alcázares spreads seven beaches along seven kilometres of Mar Menor shoreline, with a seafront promenade, a marina and beach bars behind the sand. The shallow, enclosed water makes it a natural choice for families and for anyone who prefers to walk in from the shore rather than dive off rocks.
10/8/2026
Mar Menor Beaches: A Practical Guide for Costa Cálida
The Mar Menor is a shallow saltwater lagoon on Spain's Costa Cálida, with gentle entry, warm water and a string of resort beaches from La Manga to Los Alcázares. Here is how to pick your stretch, get there and pair a lagoon day with the open Mediterranean.
10/8/2026
Mazarrón Beaches: Where to Swim, Snorkel and Base Yourself
Mazarrón packs 35 km of Mediterranean coastline into one municipality, with a busy urban beach at its heart, golden sand at Playa de la Isla and a string of coves to the east. This guide matches each beach to the kind of day you want, from snorkelling to a family swim.
10/8/2026
Menorca Beach Clubs: How to Pick and Book a Sunbed Day
Menorca beach clubs range from adults-only pool settings to unpretentious beach bars on the sand. Work out which style suits your group, what a sunbed day usually includes, and how to pair a club with a cove or coastal walk.
10/8/2026
Menorca Beaches Map: North vs South Coast Guide
Menorca's beach map is really two maps in one: red-sand cliffs and hikes in the north, white sand and pine-backed coves in the south. Here is how access, wind and facilities decide which beach earns your day.
10/8/2026
Menorca Nude Beaches: Naturist Coves and How to Reach Them
Menorca has no officially designated nudist beaches, yet naturism is legal in Spain and widely tolerated on the island's quiet coves and the outer ends of larger bays. This guide sorts the walk-in north-coast coves from the easy sandy beaches, with access routes, etiquette and what to pack.
10/8/2026
Menorca Sea Temperature by Month: When the Water Is Warm
Menorca's sea warms slowly through spring, peaks in late summer and stays inviting into autumn. Here is how water temperature, the Tramuntana wind and harbour currents shape a swim, plus which coves to pick on each coast.
10/8/2026
Playa Honda, Murcia: Mar Menor Beach Guide for UK Travellers
Playa Honda is a Mar Menor lagoon beach in Cartagena municipality, Murcia, with a settled town behind the sand rather than a single seasonal strip. This guide covers where it sits, the sheltered water, how to get there and when to go.
10/8/2026
Punta Prima, Menorca: Where to Stay, Eat and Swim
Punta Prima is the south-east corner of Menorca made easy: a white-sand bay with shallow water, sunbeds, cafés behind the sand and a bus from Mahón. Here is how to plan the day, where to snorkel, and which coves to add on.
10/8/2026
San Pedro del Pinatar Beaches: Which Murcia Coast to Pick
San Pedro del Pinatar packs two very different beach days into one municipality: the shallow, gently shelving Mar Menor shore at Lo Pagán, and the open, dune-backed Mediterranean beaches inside the salt-flats park. This guide sorts out which beach suits small children, swimmers, walkers and mud bathers, and how to reach each one.
10/8/2026
Son Bou Beach, Menorca: Which End Suits Your Stay?
Son Bou is Menorca's longest beach, a 2.5 km sweep of pale sand on the south coast with shallow water, dunes and reed beds behind it. Here is how to reach it from Mahón or Ciutadella, which end suits families and quiet-seekers, and what the facilities and water conditions are really like.
10/8/2026
Son Saura Beach, Menorca: Sand, Parking and Getting There
Son Saura, the Arenal de Son Saura south of Ciutadella, gives you two wide white-sand beaches in one bay, shallow turquoise water for small children and pine shade behind the dunes. The car park is small and fills early, so plan the drive and the timing together.
10/8/2026
Binibeca Beach, Menorca: A Practical Guide for Beach Days
Binibeca beach is a small sandy cove on Menorca's south coast, close to the whitewashed lanes of Binibeca Vell. It suits families with small children, pairs nicely with the coast towards Cala Torret, and makes a practical beach day from Mahón. Here is how to plan it.
10/7/2026
Cala en Porter, Menorca: Beach, Access & When to Go Guide
Cala en Porter is the easy, contained beach day on Menorca's south coast: a near-circular cove with a developed side, an untouched side and a cliff-top bar overhead. Here is how to reach it, where to settle and when to arrive.
10/7/2026
Cala Galdana, Menorca: Beach Guide for Families and Swimmers
Cala Galdana is a horseshoe bay of pale sand and shallow turquoise water on Menorca's south coast, backed by pines and framed by limestone cliffs. It suits families with small children and swimmers who like easy access, with sunbeds, adapted facilities and coastal walks to Cala Mitjana and Cala Macarella close at hand.
10/7/2026
Cala Macarella, Menorca: How to Get There and What to Expect
Cala Macarella is the postcard cove of Menorca's south coast: white sand between limestone walls, pines down to the water, and a smaller twin cove a short cliff walk away. Here is how the seasonal bus and car parks work, what Bar Restaurant Susy covers, and how to time a day around the crowds.
10/7/2026
Cala Mesquida, Menorca: Beach Guide, Access and Nearby Coves
Cala Mesquida is the village beach of Sa Mesquida, a short hop from Maó on Menorca's east coast, with coarse white sand, clear blue water, a chiringuito and a laid-back nudist stretch at the far end.
10/7/2026
Cala Mitjana, Menorca: Beach Guide, Access and Tips
Cala Mitjana is a pine-backed double cove on Menorca's south coast, reached on foot through the woods from a car park on the OM-714 or along the coast path from Cala Galdana. It suits families who want shallow water and picnickers who prefer shade to sunbeds, and it rewards anyone willing to carry in their own food and drink.
10/7/2026
Cala Morell, Menorca: Swimming Platforms, Parking and Access
Cala Morell is a red-cliff cove on Menorca's north-west coast where concrete platforms and steel steps do the job of sand. Here is how to reach it from Ciutadella, where to park, which platform group to pick and what to combine with a swim.
10/7/2026
Cala Pregonda, Menorca: Walk-In, Parking and What to Expect
Cala Pregonda is a copper-sand bay on Menorca's north coast, reached by a rocky 35 to 40-minute walk from the Binimel·là car park or by boat from Fornells. Here is how the drive, the trail and the chain of coves around it work, and what to carry in.
10/7/2026
Cala Turqueta, Menorca: Beach, Parking & Access Guide
Cala Turqueta is the white-sand cove south of Ciutadella that rewards anyone willing to trade a short walk for clear, shallow water and pine-backed cliffs. Here is how the car parks work, what the track down involves, and what to pack when there are no bars or sunbeds.
10/7/2026
Beaches Near Ciutadella, Menorca: Which Cove Suits Your Day
Ciutadella puts you within easy reach of Menorca's western resort coves and, with a car, the celebrated south-coast calas. This guide sorts the beaches by access, sand and seabed so families, swimmers and quiet-seekers can pick the right one.
10/7/2026
El Palo Beach, Málaga: Getting There, the Sand and the Water
El Palo is where Málaga city meets its fishing past: a seafront neighbourhood of chiringuitos, seafood restaurants and linked beaches along the eastern promenade. It suits food-led beach days, promenade walks and paddlers, with easy city access and a lively summer atmosphere.
10/6/2026
Fuengirola Beaches Guide: Choosing Your Málaga Stretch
Fuengirola's seafront runs as one long, walkable promenade, so you can pick a base and stroll between very different beaches. Los Boliches brings the bustle and seafront restaurants, the central town beach has sun loungers, umbrellas and watersports, and Carvajal on the Benalmádena border is the quieter, family-oriented choice. This guide lays out how each stretch works, how to get there and when to go.
10/6/2026
La Caleta Beach, Málaga: A Local's City Beach Guide
La Caleta is where beach tourism in Málaga began, and it still works as an easy city swim: sandy, central and busy with locals. Here is how to reach it on foot, what to expect from the sand and water, when sunbeds appear, and which neighbouring beaches to pair with it.
10/6/2026
La Carihuela Beach: Where To Stay In Torremolinos, Málaga
La Carihuela is Torremolinos' longest beach: two kilometres of golden sand backed by a fishing quarter, with a flat promenade, sunloungers, showers and a short walk west to Puerto Marina in Benalmádena.
10/6/2026
Malaga Beach Clubs: Where to Book a Sunbed Day
Torremolinos packs more beach clubs along its Paseo Marítimo than anywhere else on this stretch of coast, from Balinese sunbeds and long lunches to adults-only pool days and reggaeton nights. Here is what each one is best for, how to plan a sunbed day around it, and where to go when you want something calmer.
10/6/2026
Malaga Nude Beaches: Naturist Spots Near the City
Málaga has a naturist beach on its own doorstep at Guadalmar, plus a designated nudist cove at Playamarina near Mijas and the clothing-optional cliffs of Cantarriján. Here is how each one works, how you reach it and what to bring.
10/6/2026
Málaga Sea Temperature by Month: When to Swim
Málaga's sea sits close to 22°C for much of the swimming season, with September matching high summer while the sands empty out. Here are the published averages, the calm and choppy months, and which city beaches to pair with each.
10/6/2026
Malagueta Beach Guide: Málaga's City Centre Beach
La Malagueta is the beach you can walk to from Málaga's old town: 1,200 metres of dark sand between the port and La Caleta, with sunbeds, showers, beach bars and a palm-lined promenade. Here is how to plan a day there, when the sea warms up and which beaches to combine.
10/6/2026
Marbella Beaches: Which Beach Suits Which Day Out
Marbella's coastline offers very different days out within a short drive: the marina buzz of Puerto Banús, town beaches beside the old town, the beach-club Golden Mile and the low dunes at Cabopino. This guide compares access, sand, facilities and crowds so you can pick the stretch that fits your trip.
10/6/2026
Pedregalejo Beach, Málaga: A Practical Beach-Day Guide
Pedregalejo beach curves for 1.2 kilometres east of Málaga's centre, a working fishing neighbourhood where dark sand coves sit below a palm-lined promenade lined with sardine chiringuitos. City buses reach it in about 20 minutes, the water stays clear in the small bays, and the strip feels calmer than the sands in the city centre.
10/6/2026
Playa de la Misericordia, Málaga: Which Beach to Pick
Playa de la Misericordia gives Málaga a broad, dark-sand city beach on its western seafront, with room to spread out, a long promenade and enough swell to keep surfers and bodyboarders interested. It suits travellers who want an urban beach day without the crush of the central sands.
10/6/2026
Torremolinos Beaches: Which One Suits Your Day
Four beaches share one long promenade in Torremolinos, each with a different mood: traditional La Carihuela, central Bajondillo, sporty Playamar and beach-club Los Álamos. Here is how to choose between them by trip type, how to reach each stretch and when to go.
10/6/2026
Baratti Beach, Tuscany: Red Sand, Calm Water and How to Get There
Baratti beach curves round the Gulf of Baratti below Populonia, with iron-tinted sand, a gently shelving seabed and a mostly public shoreline backed by two private bathing areas. It suits families, swimmers and anyone touring the Etruscan Coast by train or car.
10/5/2026
Benalmádena Beaches: Where to Swim and How to Choose
Benalmádena Costa strings out roughly 10 km of sand, from sheltered coves to busy family beaches beside Puerto Marina. This guide sorts the stretches by character and access so you can pick the right one for a swim, a family afternoon or a quiet morning.
10/5/2026
Best Beaches Near Málaga: Costa del Sol Picks by Trip Type
Málaga puts city sand, shallow family bays, protected naturist coves and Atlantic wind sports within a day of each other. Match the beach to your trip type, plan the parking and pick your month by published sea temperatures.
10/5/2026
Castiglioncello Beaches: Which Livorno Coast Spot to Pick
Castiglioncello packs a sandy bay, rocky reef platforms and pebbly coves into one wooded headland south of Livorno. This guide sorts out which beach suits swimmers, snorkellers, families and anyone arriving by train.
10/5/2026
Best Beaches on the Costa del Sol: Where to Swim by Base
A base-by-base guide to Costa del Sol beaches, from Nerja's Burriana and Torre del Mar's wide sands to Málaga's La Malagueta, La Carihuela's restaurant strip, Cabopino and Estepona's long shore.
10/5/2026
Elba Beaches: Where to Swim, Stay and Find Space
Elba packs white pebble coves, long family sands and warm southern bays into a small island. Here is how each beach works on the ground, from the walk-in path to Sansone to the level sands at Marina di Campo, and how to pair beaches that sit close together.
10/5/2026
San Cataldo Beach, Lecce: Lidos, Free Sand and Getting There
San Cataldo beach pairs a strip of four lidos with an open, free stretch of sand a short run from Lecce. Pack for a simple day out, know which part of the shore you are heading for, and use the parking meters and coastal road to plan your arrival.
10/5/2026
Santa Maria di Leuca Beaches: Coves, Lidos and Sandy Stretches
At the heel of Puglia, Santa Maria di Leuca splits two very different coastlines: rocky coves towards Otranto and soft sand towards Taranto. This guide picks the beaches around town by character, access and who they suit, from the equipped Lido Azzurro to the steep-step cove at Canale del Ciolo.
10/5/2026
Tirrenia Beach: Tuscany's Sandy Lido Near Pisa
Tirrenia beach is the sandy, lido-style stretch of the Tuscan coast that suits families, lido-lovers and anyone who wants a soft-sand day within easy reach of Pisa and Livorno. Beach clubs manage much of the frontage, the water stays shallow close to shore, and Calambrone next door offers a quieter alternative.
10/5/2026
Torre dell'Orso Beach Guide: Sand, Lidos and Getting There
Torre dell'Orso beach is a broad curve of very fine white sand outside Lecce, backed by pine forest and sheltered by cliffs at both ends. Use this guide to pick between free sand, a lido and the rocks, reach the Two Sisters, and choose the right month.
10/5/2026
Torre Lapillo Beach Guide: Salento's Long Sandy Shore
Torre Lapillo is the long, shallow, white-sand counterpart to Salento's rocky coves, on the Ionian coast near Porto Cesareo. Here is how the beach works, when the wind suits it, how to weigh free sand against lido comfort, and which months give you room to spread out.
10/5/2026
Torre Sant'Andrea Beach Guide: Lecce Coves and Access Tips
Torre Sant'Andrea is a small cove of limestone rock, pebbly patches and unusually clear water on the Salento coast, best for snorkellers, photographers and couples who value scenery over sand. Here is how to reach it, what the water and rock are like, and which nearby beaches fit into the same day.
10/5/2026
Tuscany Beaches: 10 Best Stretches of the Tuscan Coast
Tuscany's coast runs from the polished beach clubs of Versilia to the pine-backed reserves of Maremma and the sandy bays of Elba and Giglio. This guide matches each beach to the trip you are planning: shallow water for small children, granite rocks for snorkellers, forest walks for quiet days and boat-only coves for something wilder.
10/5/2026
Vada Beach, Tuscany: White Sand, Access and Nearby Beaches
Vada beach spreads pale sand along the Etruscan Coast south of Livorno, within easy reach of the Pisa–Grosseto railway. Here is how to get there, what the sand and water are like, when it fills up, and which neighbouring beaches to combine with a day on the white sand.
10/5/2026
Baia dei Turchi: How to Reach This Lecce Beach Guide
Baia dei Turchi rewards the short walk through the pine forest with pale sand, clear water and a sheltered bay. Here is how to reach it from Otranto, which winds to plan around, and when to go.
10/4/2026
Gallipoli Beaches Guide: Which Lecce Coast Spots to Choose
Gallipoli spreads its beaches either side of an old-town island, from the lido strip at Baia Verde to the wild dunes and aromatic scrub of Punta Pizzo. This guide compares sand, rock, shelter and facilities so you can choose the right stretch for families, swimmers, snorkellers or a quiet afternoon.
10/4/2026
Grotta della Poesia: Lecce Guide to Puglia's Sea Cave
Grotta della Poesia is a limestone pool inside a protected archaeological site on Puglia's Adriatic coast, and swimming there has been banned since 2019. Here is how to reach it from Lecce, what a ticket covers, when the two halves of the site open, and which beaches to pair with the visit.
10/4/2026
Otranto Beaches: A Practical Guide to the Coast Near Lecce
Otranto packs a sandy town beach, a breezy promenade swimming spot and a string of coves and long sands within half an hour's drive. This guide sorts them by character, access and who each one suits, so you can pick the right beach for a half-day or a full day out from Lecce.
10/4/2026
Pescoluse Beach, Puglia: Sand, Access and When to Go
Pescoluse beach in southern Puglia earns its 'Maldives of Salento' nickname with kilometres of fine white sand, dunes and a gentle slope into the sea that suits families with small children. Here is how to reach it from Lecce and Brindisi, how the lido and free stretches differ, and which months give the best balance of weather and space.
10/4/2026
Playa de Tazacorte, La Palma: Beach or Bus? Guide
Playa de Tazacorte is La Palma's easiest big swim, a long black-sand sweep at the mouth of the Barranco de las Angustias where a breakwater softens the Atlantic, the promenade sits steps from the water and the sunsets do the rest.
10/4/2026
Porto Cesareo Beaches: Where to Swim in Lecce
Porto Cesareo's Ionian shoreline runs from lively town beaches to Torre Lapillo's shallow white sand and the wilder dunes at Punta Prosciutto. This guide splits the coast by trip type, explains how lidos and free beach alternate along one continuous strand, and sets out how to combine the beaches with a base in Lecce.
10/4/2026
Puerto Naos Beach, La Palma: Black Sand & When to Go
Puerto Naos is La Palma's biggest black-sand beach, with palm shade, a seafront promenade and step-free access. Here is how to plan a full day on the sunny west coast.
10/4/2026
Punta della Suina: Lecce Beach Guide, Parking & Lido Prices
Punta della Suina packs white sand coves, flat rock and very clear shallow water into a pine-backed promontory south of Gallipoli. Here is how the inland approach works, what the lido charges by season, where the free shore actually is, and which months to pick.
10/4/2026
Punta Prosciutto Beach Guide: Sand, Access and Best Months
Punta Prosciutto pairs shallow, clear water with pale sand and low dunes on the Ionian coast south of Porto Cesareo. This guide covers where it sits, how to reach it from Lecce, what facilities to expect, the best months for families and which nearby beaches to add to the same day.
10/4/2026
Salento Beaches: Where to Swim Around Lecce
Salento gives you two coastlines in one trip: white-sand bays and pine forest behind Torre dell'Orso on the Adriatic, shallow family sand at Pescoluse on the Ionian, and rocky coves with deep water south of Castro. This guide sorts the beaches by who they suit, how you reach them and what to bring.
10/4/2026
Charco Azul, La Palma: Natural Pool Guide for Swimmers
Charco Azul is a sea-fed rock pool on La Palma's north-east coast at San Andrés y Sauces, suited to swimmers who want clear water and volcanic scenery rather than a sand beach. Here is how to reach it, what the water is like, and how to pair it with the rest of the coast.
10/3/2026
La Zamora Beach, La Palma: Black Sand, Stairs and Sunsets
La Zamora beach is a pair of black-sand coves tucked under volcanic cliffs in Fuencaliente, on La Palma's south-west coast. You come for clear water, snorkelling over rocky seabed, a kiosk-restaurant above the shore and one of the island's best sunset stages, and you accept a stairway climb back up in return.
10/3/2026
Los Cancajos, La Palma: Know Before Your Beach Day
Los Cancajos is La Palma's easiest beach day: a black-sand bay beside the Breña Baja resort strip, minutes from Santa Cruz de la Palma and the airport, with hotels, bars and restaurants within a short walk of the water.
10/3/2026
Makris Gialos Beach, Kefalonia: Lassi's Sands and Facilities
Makris Gialos is the organised, activity-heavy beach in Lassi, just south of Argostoli. Expect golden sand, deep blue water, canteens, watersports and a seasonal lifeguard, and plan around its day-long popularity if you want a quiet swim.
10/3/2026
Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia: Access, Pebbles and Best Time to Go
Myrtos Beach earns its fame: a long arc of white pebble and fine sand beneath soaring cliffs on Kefalonia's north-west coast, with water that turns deep blue close to shore. Here is how to reach it from Divarata, where to swim, when facilities run and which months suit a visit.
10/3/2026
Petani Beach, Kefalonia: Sand, Swimming and Getting There
Petani beach on Kefalonia's Paliki peninsula pairs golden sand and deep blue water with tavernas, cafes and a west-facing sunset. Here is how to get there, where to swim and snorkel, and how it compares with Myrtos for a day out.
10/3/2026
Platis Gialos, Kefalonia: Sand, Access and Beach Pairing
Platis Gialos is the golden-sand, pine-backed beach in Lassi, a short hop from Argostoli. It suits families and swimmers who want to pair it with Makris Gialos and stay for the sunset.
10/3/2026
Playa de Nogales, La Palma: Wild Black-Sand Beach Guide
Playa de Nogales is a black-sand beach beneath a lava cliff at Puntallana, reached on foot from a clifftop car park. It suits surfers, naturists and travellers who want an unspoilt cove where the drama is the approach and the Atlantic swell, not a lido.
10/3/2026
Skala Beach, Kefalonia: Sand, Access and When to Go
Skala Beach runs for roughly 3 km along Kefalonia's south-east coast, mixing golden sand with pebbles. Here is how to reach it, where the water deepens, what the dive school and boat trips add, and which nearby coves to pair with a day here.
10/3/2026
Xi Beach, Kefalonia: Red Sand & Clay Baths Guide
Xi Beach on Kefalonia's Paliki peninsula pairs red-gold sand with clay gullies at the water's edge and a very shallow shelf that suits young families. Here is how to reach it, what to expect from the water, the facilities on offer and the best months to go.
10/3/2026
Agia Efimia Beaches Guide: Coves vs Kefalonia's Sami Sands
Agia Efimia is a small harbour village on Kefalonia's east coast with pebble coves within a short drive and quieter bays reached by boat. This guide compares the shoreline beside the village, the beaches between Agia Efimia and Sami, the sandy curve at Sami and the northern bays, so you can pick the right one for snorkelling, shade or a family day.
10/2/2026
Antisamos Beach, Kefalonia: Plan Your Visit Guide
Antisamos is the horseshoe of white pebbles four kilometres east of Sami, backed by pine hills and facing Ithaca. Here is how to drive in, where to settle on the beach, what the steep water entry means for families, and how to pair the bay with the monasteries above it.
10/2/2026
Assos Beach, Kefalonia: Swim or Skip? A Quick Guide
Assos beach is the pebble horseshoe below the pastel houses of Assos village on Kefalonia, and its clear, deep water rewards swimmers and snorkellers more than sand-seekers. This guide covers the bay's two beaches, the coastal drive and village parking, shade from the castle headland, and how to pair the bay with Myrtos Beach and boat-accessed coves.
10/2/2026
Emblisi Beach, Kefalonia: A Pebble Cove Near Fiskardo
Emblisi beach is a small white-pebble bay a short hop from Fiskardo in northern Kefalonia, with clear water, rock shelves at either end and a half-day rhythm that suits swimmers and snorkellers more than sandcastle builders. Here is how to reach it, where to settle and which coves to pair it with.
10/2/2026
Fteri Beach, Kefalonia: Water Taxi, Hike and What to Expect
Fteri Beach is a white-pebble cove beneath towering cliffs on Kefalonia's north-west coast, reached by a ten-minute water taxi from Zola or a steep clifftop trail. Here is how both routes work, what the cove is like, and when to go for quieter water.
10/2/2026
Kefalonia Beach Clubs: Where to Spend a Sunbed Day
Kefalonia's beach clubs split into two useful types: the all-day beach bar and restaurant, and the watersports-led beach base. Ammos in Skala shows how the first works, with sunbeds on a first come, first served basis, while Lixouri Bay on the Paliki peninsula offers a beachside base with watersports included.
10/2/2026
Kefalonia Sea Temperature: Month-by-Month Swim Guide
Kefalonia's sea runs from around 16°C in late winter to a 26°C average in August. Here are the monthly averages and ranges, the months when swimming feels comfortable, how wind changes the feel of the water, and which coast to choose for an early or late dip.
10/2/2026
Lourdas Beach, Kefalonia: Sand, Access and When to Go
Lourdas Beach runs for about 4km along a golden-sand bay below Lourdata village in southern Kefalonia. This guide covers the descent from the village, where the sand gives way to pebbles, the equipped main stretch and the quieter alternatives nearby.
10/2/2026
Playa de Mogán, Gran Canaria: Where to Stay, Eat and Swim
A calm, golden-sand town beach curled around a working harbour, with the bridges and flowered lanes of Puerto de Mogán behind it. Here is how to reach it by bus, car or boat, what the water is like, when to arrive and which beaches to pair with it.
10/2/2026
Playa de Tauro, Gran Canaria: Beach Guide for UK Travellers
Playa de Tauro is the quieter, more natural counterpart to the golden resort beaches around Puerto Rico and Amadores: a 440-metre run of dark sand and pebbles below the cliffs of Mogán, with clear turquoise water and plenty of space. This guide covers the sand and the water, shelter, what to bring, when to go and which neighbouring beaches to pair it with.
10/2/2026
Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria: Where to Stay & Eat
Playa del Inglés is the broad, busy beach where Maspalomas' dunes meet a wall of resort hotels on southern Gran Canaria. This guide explains how the sand is arranged, where families and surfers head, which end is quieter and how to combine it with the dunes and neighbouring beaches.
10/2/2026
Puerto Rico Beach Gran Canaria: Which Sand and Swim Spot
Puerto Rico's own beach is a 284 m sweep of golden sand in a sheltered resort bay, with calm water, sunbeds, showers and a working marina beside it. Here is how to reach it, what the sand and water are like, and how it compares with Amadores.
10/2/2026
San Agustin Beach, Gran Canaria: Sand, Access and When to Go
San Agustin beach gives you 600 metres of light sand with a shallow entry, sunbeds, showers and a seafront promenade that runs on towards the Maspalomas dunes. It is the quieter neighbour of Playa del Inglés, and it works especially well for families with small children and anyone who wants an easy, low-key beach day.
10/2/2026
Sardina del Norte, Gran Canaria: Beach or Harbour?
Sardina del Norte is a small fishing harbour on Gáldar's cliff coast, where pebbles and stones meet green-blue water, a sheltered cove sits behind the quay and low tide leaves salt pools to explore. Bring reef shoes and a mask, and plan around the north coast's trade winds and swell.
10/2/2026
Amadores Beach, Gran Canaria: Sand, Access and When to Go
Amadores beach is the broad golden crescent above Puerto Rico, built for easy beach days: a sheltered bay, rented sunbeds and shades, showers and a promenade of bars. Here is how to drive or bus in, where to sit, and when to go.
10/1/2026
Anfi del Mar Beach, Gran Canaria: Sand and Access Guide
Anfi del Mar is a polished white-sand bay on Gran Canaria's south-west coast, backed by a shopping centre, supermarket and seafront restaurants. It suits families and mixed-age groups who want calm water and an easy lunch, and it is busiest in high summer.
10/1/2026
Gran Canaria Beach Clubs: Where to Book a Sunbed Day
Gran Canaria's southern resorts pair sheltered bays and wide sands with promenade bars and beach venues, making a bookable sunbed day easy to plan. Here is how Puerto Rico and Playa del Inglés differ, which club suits families or groups, and how to reach each stretch.
10/1/2026
Gran Canaria Sea Temperature: Month-by-Month Swimming Guide
Sea temperatures around Gran Canaria by month, with winter figures for the south-coast resorts, the warmest stretch of the year, sheltered bays for breezy days, and what to wear for longer swims and snorkelling.
10/1/2026
Güigüí Beach, Gran Canaria: Boat and Hike Guide
Güigüí is a black-sand bay on Gran Canaria's protected west coast that you reach by boat or over a 546-metre pass from Tasartico. Here is how each route works, how the two coves differ, and what you carry in because nothing is sold there.
10/1/2026
Las Alcaravaneras Beach Guide: Las Palmas' City Beach
Las Alcaravaneras is Las Palmas' second beach by size and its most neighbourhood-minded one: just over a kilometre of city sand facing the Puerto de La Luz docks, with lifeguard cover, a balneario and a promenade of bars behind it. Here is how to plan a day on it.
10/1/2026
Las Canteras Beach, Gran Canaria: Sand, Swimming and Access
Las Canteras is Las Palmas at its most usable: a long blond-sand city beach where a reef called La Barra softens the swell, the promenade supplies terraces and shade, and step-free access, amphibious chairs and adapted changing rooms make a sea day realistic for less mobile travellers.
10/1/2026
Lloret de Mar Beaches: Main Sands and Coves
Lloret de Mar offers two beach days in one town: a long central sweep of sand backed by bars and promenade, and smaller rocky-coast coves reached on foot. This guide explains how to get there via Blanes, when the crowds peak, and which option suits families, swimmers and quiet-seekers.
10/1/2026
Maspalomas Beach, Gran Canaria: Dunes & Getting There
Maspalomas beach is Gran Canaria's long, dune-backed shoreline in the south of the island: sand underfoot and out into the water, a promenade for walking and plenty of room to spread out. Here is how to reach it, where to swim and when to go.
10/1/2026
Maspalomas Dunes: Beach Guide for Gran Canaria
The Maspalomas Dunes are a 400-hectare field of shifting sand behind the beaches of Maspalomas and Playa del Inglés, and the best days combine a walk through them with a swim on the wide sand that runs from the lighthouse to the surfing curve. This guide covers how to arrive, where the beach widens, which end suits families and which suits quiet sunbathing.
10/1/2026
Platja d'Aro Beach Guide: Platja Gran and Cala Rovira
Platja d'Aro's main beach, Platja Gran, runs for more than two kilometres along the town, with coarse golden sand, a lifeguard station and step-free access. Cala Rovira suits anyone who wants the same Blue Flag water with fewer people around.
10/1/2026
Roses Beaches: Which Costa Brava Beach Suits Your Day
Roses pairs a broad, shallow town beach with a run of coves along the Cap de Creus road. This guide sorts the sands by seabed, shelter, facilities and access so families, swimmers and quiet-seekers can choose the right one for the day.
10/1/2026
Sa Riera Beach, Begur: Sand, Access and When to Go
Sa Riera is a compact golden-sand cove below Begur on the Costa Brava, with fishing boats drawn up on the sand, calm swimming water, sunbed and sunshade hire, showers and a wooden walkway down to the water's edge. It suits families, swimmers and anyone building a beach-hopping day around Begur.
10/1/2026
Sa Tuna Beach, Costa Brava: Cove Guide for a Begur Beach Day
Sa Tuna packs a lot into a small cove: pebbles, clear water, fishermen's houses and a short coastal path to a second, quieter inlet. It suits swimmers and couples who want character over sand, while families with small children will find the compact layout worth planning around.
10/1/2026
Tamariu Beach, Costa Brava: A Family Cove Guide
Tamariu beach is a compact sandy bay at the foot of a whitewashed village on the Costa Brava, with the promenade a step from the sand and rocky coves a short walk either side. It suits families with young children and swimmers who prefer a small bay to a long resort strand.
10/1/2026
Tossa de Mar Beaches: Platja Gran, Mar Menuda and the Coves
Tossa de Mar packs three different beach days into one town: a wide main bay beneath a fortified old town, a snorkelling beach around the headland, and a string of small coves reached on foot or by road. Here is how each one works, how to arrive, and when to go.
10/1/2026
Aiguablava Beach, Costa Brava: Sand, Access and Facilities
Aiguablava is a compact, sheltered cove of fine sand at the southern edge of Begur, with shallow water for small children, toilets and adapted showers, a dive centre at the back of the beach and paid parking beside the Parador in summer.
9/30/2026
Begur Beaches: A Costa Brava Beach Guide for UK Travellers
Begur packs eight coves and small beaches into a short stretch of Costa Brava coast, from broad sandy Sa Riera to the whitewashed hamlet of Sa Tuna. Pick by sand versus gravel, by how far you want to walk, and by whether you want a beach bar lunch or a wild cove reached on foot.
9/30/2026
Cadaqués Beaches: A Costa Brava Beach Guide for Swimmers
Cadaqués packs a town bay, a small cove at Portlligat and rocky headland beaches into a short stretch of coast. This guide sorts them by access, shelter from the Tramuntana wind and who each one suits.
9/30/2026
Cala Estreta, Costa Brava: A Walk-In Cove Near Palamós
Cala Estreta is the Costa Brava cove you earn: a small double bay split by a central reef, with pine cliffs behind it and no buildings in sight. You park at Platja de Castell and walk in. Here is what the path, the sand and the water are like, and how to plan a day around it.
9/30/2026
Cala Montjoi Girona Guide: Which Costa Brava Beach to Pick
Cala Montjoi is a wide, busy cove inside the Cap de Creus natural park, reached by a winding coast road from Roses. It suits swimmers, families and snorkellers who want a natural setting and accept that the cove is popular with boats and day-trippers.
9/30/2026
Cala Sa Boadella, Lloret de Mar: Beach Guide for Costa Brava
A small golden-sand cove tucked between Fenals and Santa Cristina in Lloret de Mar, Cala Sa Boadella suits travellers who want a quieter beach day on the Costa Brava without giving up the restaurants and resort facilities of Lloret. Here is how to reach it, what the sand and water are like, and when to go.
9/30/2026
Calella de Palafrugell Beach Guide: Costa Brava Coves and the Coastal Path
Calella de Palafrugell is a whitewashed fishing village strung with small coves, one roomy family beach and a coastal path to Llafranc. Here is how to choose your sand, walk the camí de ronda and time a summer visit.
9/30/2026
Best Beaches in Costa Brava: Coves, Sand and Where to Swim
Costa Brava rewards a little planning: a turquoise sandy cove at Begur, a wide undeveloped bay at Palamós, a cliff-backed swim near Tossa and a rocky inlet in Cap de Creus. Here is what each one is like, who it suits and how to pair them into a single beach day.
9/30/2026
Jávea Beaches: Coves, Sands and Pebble Bays for Your Day
Jávea packs sand, pebbles and rock platforms into a short stretch of coast below Cap de la Nau. Arenal gives you shallow sand and a full boulevard; Granadella and Portitxol trade sand for clear water, bay restaurants and summer access limits. Here is how each beach works and which one fits families, snorkellers or a quiet afternoon.
9/30/2026
L'Escala Beaches: Sandy Bays, Pebble Coves and Where to Swim
L'Escala packs seven kilometres of coastline into one small Costa Brava town, from shallow family sand at Riells to rocky snorkelling coves beneath the cliffs and a swim beside a 2,000-year-old Greek breakwater.
9/30/2026
Las Marinas, Dénia: Beach Guide for Families and Swimmers
Las Marinas is Dénia's long, broad beach north of town: 1.9 km of fine golden sand that holds its space even in high season. Here is how to reach it, where to pitch on a breezy day, what facilities are on the sand, and why it suits families more than the town beaches.
9/30/2026
Llafranc Beach, Costa Brava: A Practical Guide for Beach Days
Llafranc beach is a 330-metre sandy bay on the Costa Brava, backed by a promenade and a small marina, with a coastal path running south to Calella de Palafrugell. It suits swimmers and families who want a compact bay rather than a long open shore.
9/30/2026
Moraira Beaches: L'Ampolla, El Portet and the Coves Nearby
Moraira packs three very different beaches into a short stretch of coast: a sandy town beach beside the castle, a sheltered bay under Cap d'Or and two small beaches linked by a promenade. Here is how to pick between them, how to arrive, and when to go.
9/30/2026
Arenal Beach, Javea: Sand, Swimming and Getting There
Arenal beach is Javea's broad, sandy bay, with a gentle slope into the sea, lifeguards in high season and a promenade of bars behind the sand. It suits families with small children and anyone who wants a full beach day with facilities, buses and taxis at hand rather than a remote cove.
9/29/2026
Cala Blanca, Jávea: A Small Cove Guide for Beach Days
Cala Blanca, also called La Caleta, is a pair of small gravel and pebble coves on Jávea's eastern shore, known for white rock, clear shallow water and easy snorkelling. This guide covers how the two coves differ, who each suits, how it compares with the Arenal and Granadella, and how to time a half-day visit.
9/29/2026
Cala Portitxol from Dénia: Cove, Parking & Swim Tips
Cala Portitxol is a narrow gravel cove tucked between Cap Prim and Cap Negre in Xàbia, reached by a turnoff on the Cap de La Nau road or on foot from the Creu del Portitxol viewpoint. It rewards snorkellers and walkers far more than families hunting for soft sand.
9/29/2026
Cofete Beach Guide: Corralejo Trip Planning Tips
Cofete Beach runs for more than 12 kilometres beneath the Jandía mountains, reached by a winding unmade track from Morro Jable. It rewards travellers who want scale, solitude and a full-day excursion rather than a quick dip, and it suits walkers and confident drivers more than families seeking facilities.
9/29/2026
Corralejo Dunes: Grandes Playas Beach Guide from Corralejo
The Corralejo dunes hold around 10 km of pale shell-sand beaches, turquoise water and a volcanic backdrop, with stone zuccos for wind shelter and the number 6 bus running from town. Here is how to plan a day among the Grandes Playas.
9/29/2026
Corralejo Nude Beach Guide: Naturism in the Dunes
The Corralejo dunes are Fuerteventura's most accessible naturist coastline: pale sand, rock-ringed hollows and hours of walking space south of the hotels. Here is where the clothing-optional stretches begin, how to reach them and how to pair a dunes day with El Cotillo's lagoons.
9/29/2026
El Cotillo Beaches: Lagoons, La Concha and the Lighthouse Coves
El Cotillo's coast runs from shallow lagoon pools at the village edge to white-sand coves by the Tostón lighthouse. Here is how each stretch differs, how to reach them from Corralejo, and who each one suits.
9/29/2026
Flag Beach Corralejo: Windsurfing and Getting There
Flag Beach sits on Corralejo's northern shore, a long sandy sweep where the onshore wind draws kitesurfers, windsurfers and surf schools. Come for a board, a course or the space; come elsewhere if you want still water and a sunbed.
9/29/2026
Fuerteventura Beaches Guide: Corralejo to Jandía Picks
Fuerteventura strings together more than 150 kilometres of coast that ranges from dune-backed white sand to black volcanic coves. This guide pairs each beach with the conditions it handles best, so you can pick the right strand for families, swimmers, wind-sport fans or a windy afternoon escape.
9/29/2026
Granadella Beach Guide: Access and Snorkelling from Dénia
Granadella is a 160m pebble cove south of Jávea, framed by pine-covered cliffs and prized for snorkelling and kayaking. This guide covers the drive, the summer visitor cap, the Guardia Park shuttle, parking, facilities and the best months to go.
9/29/2026
Grandes Playas Corralejo: Which Dune Beach to Choose
The Grandes Playas de Corralejo are a ten-kilometre run of pale shell-sand beaches backed by the dunes of the Corralejo Natural Park. This guide picks out the individual stretches, explains how to reach them by bus, car or on foot from town, and matches each one to swimmers, windsurfers, walkers and families.
9/29/2026
Lobos Island from Corralejo: Ferry, Permit and Beaches Guide
Lobos Island is the small volcanic islet just off Corralejo, reached by a short boat crossing and best treated as a swim-and-walk day. Plan the free visitor permit and the boat time together, swim in the sheltered cove and leave the sunbeds behind.
9/29/2026
Nea Chora Beach, Chania: Chania's City Beach Guide
Nea Chora is Chania's own sandy beach, a short walk west of the Old Venetian Harbour. It suits swimmers who want shallow water and anyone who'd rather finish a swim with a plate of grilled fish than a bus ride.
9/29/2026
Platanias Beach, Chania: A Long Sandy Base Near Chania
Platanias beach is a long sandy strip west of Chania, backed by a busy resort and set up for easy days with water sports, sunbeds and snack bars. Here is how to reach it, where to settle on the sand and who it suits best.
9/29/2026
Seitan Limania Beach, Chania: Road or Boat Access Guide
Seitan Limania is a narrow limestone inlet on the Akrotiri Peninsula, about 22 km northeast of Chania, where sheer rock walls drop into deep blue water. You reach it by a steep scramble from the clifftop or straight off a boat from Chania port.
9/29/2026
Sotavento Beach Guide: Plan Your Corralejo Beach Days
Sotavento beach on Fuerteventura's Jandía peninsula pairs a broad sandy shore and a tidal lagoon with reliable summer wind, which makes it a surfers' favourite and a fine family beach when the breeze drops. Here is how to reach it, where to settle and when to go.
9/29/2026
Stavros Beach, Chania: Crete's Akrotiri Peninsula Guide
Stavros Beach is the sandy horseshoe cove on Crete's Akrotiri peninsula, a short drive from Chania and far calmer in feel than the resort strips to the west. It suits families, swimmers and anyone who wants a working fishing port, a handful of tavernas and two contrasting sides of the same bay.
9/29/2026
Balos Beach, Crete: Lagoon Guide from Chania and Kissamos
Balos Beach is the turquoise lagoon on Crete's Gramvousa peninsula, reached by ferry from Kissamos or by a rough track and a steep walk from Kaliviani. Here is how each route works, what the lagoon and the colder water beyond the rocks are like, and when to time your day to miss the boat crowds.
9/28/2026
Chania Beach Clubs: Where to Spend a Sunbed Day
Pick a village first, then a club: the coast west of Chania runs from the sandy bay of Agioi Apostoloi through Agia Marina's dense strip of pool bars to Platanias, with rooms, sport and shade close at hand.
9/28/2026
Elafonissi Beach, Crete: How to Get There and Swim
Elafonissi Beach repays the long haul from Chania with shallow turquoise water, shell sand that shimmers pink in patches and a lagoon edge that suits small children. Here is how the drive works, where the water deepens, what sits on the sand and how to time your day around the crowds.
9/28/2026
Falasarna Beach, Crete: Chania Bus Guide, Sand and Sunbeds
Falasarna is the wide, soft-sand beach at Crete's far western tip, and it earns the roughly 90-minute trip from Chania with space, clear water and a long day of swimming. Buses head out three times in the morning and return three times in the afternoon, so the day has a firm ending, and the beach's scale keeps it usable even in June.
9/28/2026
Glyka Nera Beach, Crete: Boat Access, Pebbles and When to Go
Glyka Nera, the sweetwater beach on Crete's south coast, rewards travellers who trade a road for a boat: white pebbles, deep blue water and a freshwater spring surfacing right at the shoreline. Here is how to plan the sailing, the swim and the day around limited seasonal boats.
9/28/2026
Gramvousa Beach, Chania: Boat Trips and What to Expect
Gramvousa beach on the Imeri Gramvousa peninsula is a sand-and-pebble cove backed by tamarisk trees and a Venetian castle, reached only by boat from Kissamos. It suits swimmers and walkers who want a rough, unspoiled setting and a day that pairs a swim with the climb to the fort above.
9/28/2026
Kalathas Beach, Chania: Sand, Swimming and Getting There
Kalathas beach is the closest proper sandy cove to Chania, sitting on the western side of the Akrotiri peninsula about 10 kilometres from town. Shallow shelving sand, a short swim to a small offshore islet and tavernas right behind the beach make it an easy day out for families and mixed-ability groups.
9/28/2026
Kedrodasos Beach, Chania: What to Know Before You Go
Kedrodasos is the antidote to a lagoon day: white sand, shallow turquoise water, wind-broken dunes and a fragile juniper grove a short walk east of Elafonisi. It rewards travellers who carry everything in, wear proper shoes for the path and want a quieter swim on the same stretch of south-west Crete coast.
9/28/2026
Loutro Beaches: Where to Swim on Crete's Car-Free Coast
Loutro is a whitewashed harbour village with no roads, and its beaches are reached by boat or on foot along the E4. This guide compares the village beach, Glyka Nera, Marmara and the quieter coves, with crossings from Chora Sfakion.
9/28/2026
Marathi Beach, Chania: Calm Waters and Golden Sand Guide
Marathi Beach sits in sheltered Souda Bay on the Akrotiri Peninsula, with shallow golden sand, tavernas at the water's edge and an easy run from Chania town or the airport. It suits families with small children and anyone who wants calm water without a cliff climb.
9/28/2026
Agia Marina Beach, Chania: Crete's Easy Sandy Day Out
Agia Marina beach is the long, lively sandy strip west of Chania, built for easy days with sunbeds, watersports and bars behind the sand. It suits families and groups who want entertainment with their swim, while quiet-seekers should look to Maleme or the coves further east.
9/27/2026
Best Beaches Near Bari: Where to Swim on the Bari Coast
Bari gives you two kinds of beach day: sand at the end of the seafront, or a short train ride to the limestone coves at Polignano a Mare and Monopoli. This guide sorts the coast by what lies underfoot, how you reach it, and who each stretch suits.
9/27/2026
Best Beaches Near Cefalù: Which One Suits Your Day
Cefalù packs a sandy town beach, a striped-umbrella waterfront and a string of coves into a short stretch of coast below La Rocca. This guide separates them by character, access and crowd, so you can pick the right one for a family morning, a swim off the rocks or a quiet afternoon away from the old town.
9/27/2026
Caldura Beach, Cefalù: A Practical Guide to the Rocky Cove
Caldura beach is Cefalù's rocky alternative to the town sands: small coves, clear water over odd-shaped rock and a short walk from the old town. It rewards confident swimmers and snorkellers, while families wanting shallow sand are better off on the main beach.
9/27/2026
Cefalù Beach Clubs: Lidos, Sunbeds and Where to Swim
Cefalù packs a sandy town beach, a run of lidos and two very different coves into a short stretch of coast under La Rocca. Here is how a beach-club day works, how rates move through the season, and where to swim for free.
9/27/2026
Giovinazzo Beach: A Practical Guide to Bari's Nearby Coast
Giovinazzo's shoreline is a working Apulian town beach rather than a postcard cove: beach bars and lidos on one stretch, public sand on another, and Bari a short hop away. Here is how the coast is arranged, how to reach it, where families settle and which nearby coves reward a longer day out.
9/27/2026
Kalura Beach, Cefalù: A Rocky Cove Guide for Swimmers
Kalura beach sits in Caldura Bay on the edge of Cefalù, a small pebble-and-sand cove wedged between rocks and reached by a steep stone staircase. It rewards swimmers and snorkellers, but the climb back up and the afternoon shade make it a morning beach.
9/27/2026
Lama Monachile Beach, Polignano a Mare: A Practical Guide
Lama Monachile is the white-pebble cove at the foot of Polignano a Mare's old town, framed by limestone cliffs and the old bridge. It suits confident swimmers and early risers, needs no ticket, and rewards anyone who walks in from the station with a mat, water and shoes for the stones.
9/27/2026
Mazzaforno Beach, Cefalù: A Quiet Sicilian Cove Guide
Mazzaforno is a small bay of golden sand, pebbles and smoothed rock about 3 km along the coast from Cefalù. It suits quiet-seekers and snorkellers who want a calmer alternative to the town beach, and anyone willing to pack reef shoes and pick a pocket of cove rather than accept the first patch of sand.
9/27/2026
Monopoli Beaches: Town Coves and the Santo Stefano Coast
Monopoli gives you two kinds of beach day: swimming against the old town walls at Cala Porta Vecchia, Porto Bianco and Cala Porto Rosso, or driving ten minutes south to the sandy coves and lidos around Santo Stefano. This guide explains the access, the sand, the shelter and the trade-offs so you can pick the right one.
9/27/2026
Pane e Pomodoro Beach, Bari: City Beach Guide
Pane e Pomodoro is the sandy city beach on Bari's seafront, with a smooth shallow entry that suits young children, breakwaters and trees for shelter, a cafe and promenade behind the sand, and a car-free approach via Bari's stations and bus stops.
9/27/2026
Passetto Beach, Ancona: City Beach Beneath the White Cliffs
Passetto is Ancona's rocky city beach, tucked beneath the white cliffs east of the centre. It suits a short swim and a cliff-top walk rather than a full sand day, and it pairs easily with the beaches of the Conero coast.
9/27/2026
Polignano a Mare Beach Guide: Where to Swim in Bari
Lama Monachile, the pebble cove wedged between limestone cliffs directly below Polignano a Mare's old town, is the reason most travellers stop here. This guide covers the walk down from the centro storico, the rock underfoot, the cliff-diving culture, the absence of sunbeds and how to pair the town beach with quieter water nearby.
9/27/2026
Portonovo Beach, Ancona: Pebble Bay on the Conero Riviera
Portonovo is a white-pebble bay beneath Monte Conero, inside the Conero Regional Park north of Sirolo. It suits swimmers, walkers and scenery-seekers who want a wilder Adriatic shoreline within easy reach of Ancona, with a steep footpath descent as the price of the quietest stretches.
9/27/2026
Best Beaches in Puglia: Where to Swim, From Bari to Salento
Puglia packs two seas, long white-sand bays and ladder-and-rock swimming into one coastline. This guide sorts the beaches by wind, access and who they suit, from the train-easy coves at Polignano a Mare and Monopoli to the stepped bays of Salento.
9/27/2026
Senigallia Beach Guide: The Velvet Beach of the Marche
Senigallia's Velvet Beach runs for 13 km of fine golden sand along the Marche coast, with shallow water at the shoreline, Blue Flag status and a seafront bike lane. Here is how to choose your stretch, park, swim and combine it with the beaches further down the Adriatic.
9/27/2026
Sirolo Beaches Guide: Which Ancona Beach to Choose
Sirolo packs several very different beaches into a short stretch of the Conero coast: gravel and pebble strands below steep wooded paths, a pine-backed half-moon bay and a boat-only shore beneath twin rocks. Here is how each one works, how you reach it and which day out it suits.
9/27/2026
Aguadulce Beach, Almería: A Practical Guide for Beach Days
Aguadulce beach is the easy, facility-rich option on the Costa de Almería: a long sandy urban beach backed by a palm-lined promenade, with restaurants and a marina a short walk away. This guide covers access from Almería, the sand and water, family facilities and the beaches to combine with it.
9/26/2026
Almería Nude Beaches: Naturist Spots and How to Reach Them
Almería's coast rewards travellers who want space, sun and a clothes-free swim. Here is how the San José cluster and the Vera Playa coast compare, how to reach them by car, and how to behave once you are on the sand.
9/26/2026
Cabo de Gata Beaches: Where to Swim and Snorkel in Almería
Cabo de Gata packs volcanic cliffs, pebble coves and long sandy strands into 70 km of protected coastline east of Almería. This guide matches each beach to the trip you are planning, from families heading to Genoveses to snorkellers exploring the park's seabeds and walkers descending to Los Muertos.
9/26/2026
Cala de Enmedio, Almería: Which Route to Take
Cala de Enmedio rewards anyone willing to walk in: pale volcanic rock, clear water and a pocket of sand between Agua Amarga and Cala del Plomo. There are no facilities, no road and no shade, so the day works best with food, water and sensible footwear in your pack and a wind forecast checked before you set off.
9/26/2026
Due Sorelle Beach, Conero: Boat Access, Shingle and Swimming
Due Sorelle is the Conero Riviera beach you reach by sea, not on foot: a fine-gravel strand below Mount Conero facing two white stacks, with boats running from Numana and Sirolo. Here is how the day works, what to bring to a shadeless beach and which Sirolo beaches to pair it with.
9/26/2026
El Playazo, Rodalquilar: Cabo de Gata's Wild 400m Beach
A 400-metre curve of golden sand in the Rodalquilar valley, with parking beside the beach, shallow water for families, rocky ends for snorkelling and the Castillo de San Ramón watching from above.
9/26/2026
Las Negras Beach, Almería: Cabo de Gata Village Cove Guide
Las Negras is a working fishing village inside Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, where the sand sits a short walk from restaurants and shops and the volcanic hills of Cerro Negro and La Molata rise behind. It suits swimmers, snorkellers, walkers and photographers more than families hunting a resort beach.
9/26/2026
Mezzavalle Beach, Ancona: Shingle Cove Access Guide
Mezzavalle beach is a wild fine-shingle cove on the north flank of Monte Conero near Ancona, reached on foot below the road. A bar-restaurant serves the cove, the mountain rock throws afternoon shade across the beach, and a clay pit at the left-hand end is part of the local routine.
9/26/2026
Mojácar Beaches Guide: Which Almería Beach to Choose
Mojácar's 17 kilometres of coast run from Marina de la Torre at the Garrucha border to the Granatilla dry river bed near Sopalmo, mixing Blue Flag family sands with quiet coves towards Cabo de Gata-Níjar. This guide sorts each beach by character, access and facilities so families, swimmers and quiet-seekers can pick in one pass.
9/26/2026
Mónsul Beach, Almería: Plan Your Visit and Swim Season
Mónsul is the Cabo de Gata beach that earns its fame: fine sand, black lava tongues running into clear water and a lone boulder casting shade mid-beach. Base yourself in San José, decide between the shuttle bus and the limited summer parking, and pair it with Genoveses for a two-beach day.
9/26/2026
Numana Beaches: Where to Swim, Snorkel and Find Space
Numana packs an unusually varied set of beaches into a short stretch of the Conero coast: equipped sands beside the old town, gravel strands reached on foot, and the white stacks of Le Due Sorelle offshore. Pick by how much effort you want and how you like to swim.
9/26/2026
Playa de los Muertos, Almería: Access & Parking Guide
A kilometre of pale gravel and clear blue water below a cliff, reached only on foot or by boat. Here is how the three descent paths compare, when the summer car park charges apply, where the water deepens fast, and which coves to add at either end.
9/26/2026
Playa del Zapillo, Almería: City Beach Guide for Travellers
Playa del Zapillo runs along Almería's seafront for 1,550 metres, with fine dark sand, a promenade behind it and adapted access to the water. It suits travellers who want a beach day without leaving the city, including families and people with reduced mobility.
9/26/2026
Roquetas de Mar Beaches: Which One Suits Your Day
Roquetas de Mar strings one long, wide beach along a tiled promenade, with the modern Playa Serena hotel front at one end and Aguadulce's family beach to the other. This guide separates each stretch, explains access on foot and by bus from Almería, and pairs an urban beach day with a Cabo de Gata day trip.
9/26/2026
Agua Amarga Beach, Almería: Sand, Access and Facilities
Agua Amarga beach stretches the full length of its whitewashed Almería village, a wide sweep of fine golden sand with clear, calm water and step-free access from the street. It suits families, swimmers and anyone who wants a town beach rather than an isolated cove.
9/25/2026
Alicante Sea Temperature by Month: When to Swim
Alicante's sea is warmest in August, averaging around 27°C, and the swimming season runs from June to November. Here are the monthly averages, what the water feels like in spring and late autumn, and which Alicante beaches to pick on a given day.
9/25/2026
Benidorm Beaches: Levante, Poniente, Mal Pas and the Coves
Benidorm packs two long sandy bays, a small cove under the old town and two hidden coves below the Serra Gelada cliffs into one stretch of coast. Here is how Levante, Poniente, Mal Pas, Tio Ximo and La Almadrava differ, who each one suits and how to plan a day around them.
9/25/2026
Calpe Beaches: The Best Bays, Coves and Sandy Stretches
Calpe packs long, serviced sands and cliff-cut coves into 13 km of coastline. This guide picks between Arenal-Bol and La Fossa, the family beach by the fishing port, and the rocky shores below the Peñón de Ifach, with access notes and the best months to swim.
9/25/2026
Costa Blanca Beaches: The Best Sands and Coves by Base
Costa Blanca beaches split neatly by character: broad sand at Calpe and Moraira, gravel and pebble coves in the north around Jávea. This guide picks beaches by the day you want, from family shallows at L'Ampolla to snorkelling at La Granadella.
9/25/2026
El Campello Beach, Costa Blanca: A Practical Beach Day Guide
El Campello pairs fine sandy coves with a walkable seafront, an archaeological headland and a lively port. This guide covers the main stretches of sand, the sculpture promenade to Almadrava, facilities, the best months and nearby beaches to combine.
9/25/2026
Levante Beach, Benidorm: Sand, Promenade and Getting There
Levante Beach gives you two kilometres of fine golden sand with a flat promenade behind it, lifeguards and Red Cross posts on the sand, sunbed and parasol hire, and a wall of bars and beach bars a few steps away. It is the beach for mixed groups who want a lively day with everything close at hand.
9/25/2026
Playa de San Juan, Alicante: Beach Guide for UK Travellers
Playa de San Juan runs for six kilometres from Alicante's Cabo de las Huertas to El Campello, with golden sand, clear water, a promenade of rice restaurants and a tram line along the coast. Here is how to choose your stretch, reach it without a car and plan the day around the 24 June bonfires.
9/25/2026
Postiguet Beach, Alicante: City Beach Guide for a Day Out
Postiguet Beach is Alicante's central city beach, tucked between the Explanada promenade and the foot of Santa Bárbara castle. Fine golden sand, usually gentle water and a seasonal accessible bathing area at access no. 13 make it an easy half-day stop for city-breakers and families with young children.
9/25/2026
Santa Pola Beaches: Levante, Gran Playa and Varadero
Santa Pola puts three very different town beaches within a short walk of each other, with a working port, a castle and a boat to Tabarca as back-up. This guide picks between Levante, Gran Playa and Varadero by trip type, and sets out access, facilities and the swim season.
9/25/2026
Tabarca Island Guide: Beaches, Boat Crossings and Snorkelling
Tabarca Island rewards swimmers and snorkellers more than sand-seekers: one shallow sandy beach by the harbour, rocky coves at La Caleta, and protected water to explore. Here is how to reach it from Alicante or Santa Pola, where to swim, and when to go.
9/25/2026
Albufereta Beach, Alicante: A Practical Guide for Beach Days
Albufereta is Alicante's local beach, set between the Cabo de las Huertas headland and a small beach pier. Sandy near the pier, rockier towards the cape, it suits swimmers, families and anyone who wants a city beach without the drive.
9/24/2026
Alicante Beach Clubs: Where to Book a Sunbed Day
Alicante beach clubs split into two clear moods: garden terraces tucked under the Montgó in Xàbia and boho waterfront hangouts inside the city. Here is how each one works, what a sunbed day actually involves, and how to plan around booking, parking and the July and August rush.
9/24/2026
Nude Beaches in Alicante: Naturist Spots on the Costa Blanca
Alicante's southern shoreline carries long, open sands where naturist use sits alongside ordinary promenade life. Here is how Playa Urbanova and Playa de los Saladares differ, how to reach them, and how to behave on a clothing-optional city beach.
9/24/2026
Bosa Marina, Sardinia: Beach Guide for Days Out from Alghero
Bosa Marina is the main beach for the town of Bosa on Sardinia's west coast: a long golden-sand stretch backed by the mouth of the Temo and the old Isola Rossa tower, with sun loungers and parasols in place for a straightforward beach day.
9/24/2026
Cala Dragunara, Alghero: Which Trip Fits This Small Cove
Cala Dragunara is a 25-metre pocket of fine sand just north of Alghero, with free parking a few steps from the beach, a kiosk bar and the jetty where boats for Neptune's Grotto pick up passengers. It suits families with small children and anyone wanting a short, easy beach stop rather than a full day on the sand.
9/24/2026
La Pelosa Beach Guide: Plan Your Alghero Visit
La Pelosa, on the Stintino peninsula north of Alghero, pairs flour-soft white sand with a wide, gently shelving bay that suits young families and nervous swimmers. The catch is the numbered-entry system: a daily cap and a per-person booking fee mean you plan ahead or pick another beach.
9/24/2026
Lazzaretto Beach, Alghero: How to Get There and What to Expect
Ten kilometres north of Alghero, Lazzaretto beach offers roughly 300 metres of white sand, unusually clear but cold water, rocky edges for snorkelling and scrubby coves either side of the main strand. Here is how to reach it by car, bus or bike, where to park, and when the crowds arrive.
9/24/2026
Le Bombarde Beach, Alghero: Where to Stay and Swim
Le Bombarde is Alghero's best-known sandy beach, a white crescent of fine sand with a gently shelving seabed that suits children and a pinewood for shade. Here is where to settle, when to arrive and which nearby beaches to combine with it.
9/24/2026
Maria Pia Beach, Alghero: Sand, Shade and How to Get There
A 1,200-metre ribbon of pale sand on the edge of Alghero, backed by dunes and a cool pine forest, with shallows that suit young swimmers and lidos that keep a family day simple.
9/24/2026
Mugoni Beach, Alghero: Pine-Shaded Sand and How to Get There
Mugoni beach is a long, narrow ribbon of fine white sand in the Porto Conte park, backed by cooling pine forest and looking out to the headlands north-west of Alghero. It suits families, shade-seekers and anyone who wants a bay day rather than a town-beach stroll.
9/24/2026
Porto Ferro Beach, Sardinia: Surf, Sand and How to Get There
Porto Ferro beach mixes golden sand, a surf-friendly bay and a rocky southern headland in one wild sweep north of Alghero. Surfers, families and walkers each get their own patch of this Riviera del Corallo bay.
9/24/2026
Stintino Beaches: Which Alghero Coast Spots to Choose
Stintino packs the pale sand and turquoise water of La Pelosa, the windsurfing shore of La Pelosetta and the quiet white pebbles of Le Saline into a short stretch of Sardinia's north-west coast. This guide covers how each beach works, what you need to arrange before you go and which one suits your day.
9/24/2026
Alcúdia Beach Clubs: Where to Book a Sunbed on the Bay
Alcúdia's beach clubs work because the bay itself does: five kilometres of shallow golden sand, a protected dune stretch, and club service within walking distance of the old town. Here is how to choose your section of the bay before you book a lounger.
9/23/2026
Alcúdia Sea Temperature: When to Swim, Month by Month
The Bay of Alcúdia warms to its highest in late August and cools to its lowest around early March. Plan long swims for high summer, bracing dips for spring, and family paddles in the shallow sand of Playa de Muro whenever the sun is out.
9/23/2026
Best Beaches Near Alghero: A Practical Guide for Sardinia
Alghero's beaches split into two clear types: broad sandy bays with shallow water on the Capo Caccia and Bosa roads, and rockier coves to the north. This guide matches each one to a kind of beach day, with the driving routes, the walkable city option and honest notes on the shingle at the famous names.
9/23/2026
Cala Sant Vicenç, Mallorca: A Guide to the Four Coves
Four coves sit within walking distance of one small north-coast village: a sandy main beach, a snorkelling favourite, a quiet cove and a pebble beach reached on foot. Here is how to choose between them and plan a day at Cala Sant Vicenç.
9/23/2026
Can Picafort Beach, Mallorca: Sand, Water and Getting There
Can Picafort beach runs for 5.2 km along Mallorca's Bay of Alcúdia, with fine golden sand and shallow, low-wave water. Here is how the four sections differ, how to reach the sand from Can Picafort or Muro, and which nearby beaches to add to the same day.
9/23/2026
Coll Baix, Alcúdia: Mallorca's Wild Shingle Cove
Coll Baix is the northern Mallorca cove you earn rather than drive to: a shingle bay under the Cap des Pinar peninsula, reached on foot, with clear deep water and no facilities at all. It suits hikers and snorkellers; families with toddlers should choose a resort beach instead.
9/23/2026
Formentor Beach Guide: Plan Your Alcúdia Trip
Formentor Beach packs fine pale sand, clear turquoise water and pine-covered mountains into a narrow bay at the end of a spectacular coast road from Puerto Pollensa. It suits families wanting shallow water, swimmers who like clarity, and anyone willing to arrive early in high summer.
9/23/2026
Mallorca Beaches: Where to Swim, Snorkel and Find Space
Mallorca packs long dune-backed sands, cliff-hugged coves and rocky snorkelling shelves into a coastline you can cross in a morning. This guide picks the beaches that reward the effort, explains how to reach them, and matches each one to families, swimmers and quiet-seekers.
9/23/2026
Playa de Muro, Mallorca: Beach Guide for Alcúdia
Playa de Muro stretches 5.2 km along the Bay of Alcúdia in four distinct sections, from serviced resort sand to the protected Es Comú. Here is how to pick your end, get there from Alcúdia or Can Picafort, and build a two-beach day around it.
9/23/2026
Puerto Pollensa Beach: Sand, Shade and Getting There
Puerto Pollensa beach runs for almost 1.5 km along a sheltered bay, with pine shade, a promenade and mountains on both sides. Here is how to choose your stretch, get there from Alcúdia, and pair it with Formentor or Platja de Muro.
9/23/2026
Ragusa Beaches: Which Sicilian South-East Coast to Choose
Ragusa sits inland, so every beach day starts with a drive or a summer bus ride down to the coast. This guide sorts the south-east Sicilian beaches by sand or rock, shallow or deep water, lidos or free sand, and pairs the ones that sit close enough to combine in a single outing.
9/22/2026
Ravenna Beaches: A Guide to the Nine Lidi on the Adriatic
Ravenna's coastline runs through nine beach resorts, from the pine-backed sands of Marina Romea to the naturist stretch at Lido di Dante. This guide groups the lidi by the decision you are actually making: nightlife, nature, family practicality or a spa-and-sandler day.
9/22/2026
Rhodes Beaches: Where to Swim, Coast by Coast
Rhodes rewards swimmers who read the coast rather than chase a top ten: pebbly town beaches steps from the old town walls, long sandy strands down the east side, a sheltered bay under Lindos and a windier west shore. Here is how to choose a beach for the day's weather, who it suits and what to bring.
9/22/2026
Santander Beaches: Which Sands and Coves to Choose
Santander packs a city coastline of bays, coves and long strands into a few kilometres, so you can walk from the centre to a sheltered family swim before lunch and watch surfers at the other end of town by late afternoon. This guide sorts the beaches by access, sand and swimming style.
9/22/2026
Sitges Beaches Guide: Where to Swim and Escape Crowds
Sitges packs a long seafront promenade, a compact old town and a string of beaches into one walkable town an hour south of Barcelona. This guide sorts the town sands from the quieter coves, explains the train from the city, and picks the months that suit swimmers, sunbathers and crowd-dodgers.
9/22/2026
Sóller Beaches: Port de Sóller, Platja des Través and the North Coast
Sóller's beach days happen at Port de Sóller, where a long pebble-and-sand bay meets the Serra de Tramuntana. Here is how to reach it by tram, where the water deepens, and which boat trips along the north coast are worth building a day around.
9/22/2026
Sorrento Beaches: Platform Bathing Clubs Below the Cliffs
Sorrento's shoreline is a wall of tufa cliff with wooden bathing platforms built out over the water at Marina Piccola. This guide explains how the clubs work, which one to pick for children or for open-water swimming, how to handle the climb, and where to head for a sand-and-shingle day.
9/22/2026
Tarifa Beaches: Where to Swim, Kite and Escape the Wind
Tarifa's coastline splits into a handful of very different beaches, from the town sweep of Los Lances to the dune-backed sands at Bolonia and the sheltered coves west of town. This guide matches each one to swimmers, families, kitesurfers and quiet-seekers, with the access details that matter.
9/22/2026
Tarragona Beaches Guide: Where to Swim and Choose Your Spot
Tarragona packs a city beach, a Blue Flag bay and shallow family sand into one stretch of coast, all within a short walk or bus ride of the old town. This guide sorts Arrabassada from Miracle, finds the pine shade at Waikiki and points you towards the quieter coves south of the city.
9/22/2026
Trapani Beaches: Which Sands and Coves to Choose
Trapani packs sand, shingle-free rock terraces and breakwater bays into a compact sickle of coastline, with a long lido run east towards Erice. Here is how to pick between the old-town coves, the free and equipped stretches of the eastern seafront, and the wide sands of San Giuliano.
9/22/2026
Trieste Beaches Guide: Barcola, Sistiana and Duino
Trieste swims from concrete, not sand. This guide sorts the city coast into three usable zones: the Topolini terraces at Barcola, the stepped pebble coves of the Costiera and the equipped bay at Sistiana, with what each one asks of you.
9/22/2026
Kefalonia Beaches: A Coast-by-Coast Guide for Beach Days
Kefalonia splits neatly into contrasting shores: white pebble coves beneath huge cliffs in the north and west, boat-only beaches along the northern coast, shallow family bays near Argostoli and the red clay sand of Xi in the south. Pick your coast first, then plan the drive, the boat or the bus around it.
9/21/2026
La Palma Beaches: Black-Sand Guide to the Best Bays
La Palma's beaches are black volcanic sand, and the best of them split neatly by coast: resort bays with promenades on the west, calmer breakwater beaches on the east, stepped cliff coves in the north and natural seawater pools where the open Atlantic is too rough. Here is how to choose between them.
9/21/2026
Lecce Beaches: Adriatic Coves and Ionian Sands Within Reach
Lecce sits between two very different coastlines: the rocky, dramatic Adriatic to the east and the long sandy Ionian to the west. This guide groups the beaches by coast and drive time, explains the wind rule locals use to pick a side, and covers access, parking, lidos and free beaches so you can plan one realistic beach day.
9/21/2026
Livorno Beaches: Which Coastal Spot to Choose
Livorno gives you two quite different coastlines within a short run of town: wide sand and dunes to the north, and a rock-and-reef shore heading south towards Quercianella and Castiglioncello. Pick by what you want from the day, whether that is a gentle sandy entry or a towel spread on warm rock with a snorkel.
9/21/2026
Málaga Beaches: City Sands, Coves and Where to Swim
Málaga puts dark-sand city beaches within a short walk of the old town, with fishing-district coves to the east, a long surfing beach to the west and cliff-backed Maro beyond Nerja. This guide covers each stretch, who it suits and how to reach it.
9/21/2026
Menorca Beaches: Where to Swim on the North and South Coasts
Menorca packs white-sand calas, red-rock northern bays and long family beaches into 216 km of coastline. This guide splits the island by coast, explains how each beach is reached and matches the sand to toddlers, swimmers, snorkellers and walkers.
9/21/2026
Murcia Beaches: Costa Cálida and Mar Menor Beach Day Picks
Murcia gives you two very different beach days: a sheltered Mediterranean cove four kilometres from Cartagena, and seven kilometres of gently sloping lagoon sand at Los Alcázares. Here is how to choose between them, how to arrive, and when to go.
9/21/2026
Naxos Beaches Guide: Where to Swim and Stay All Day
Naxos packs a town beach, a long organised chain and near-empty southwest dunes into one island. This coast-by-coast guide matches each beach to families, swimmers, snorkellers and windsurfers, explains how the meltemi changes the choice, and sets out sea temperatures from May to October.
9/21/2026
Nerja Beaches: Which Beach Guide for Your Trip to Nerja
Nerja strings cliff-backed coves and long sandy stretches along more than nine kilometres of coast, all within walking distance of a compact old town. This guide groups the beaches by which side of the Balcón de Europa they sit on, so you can pick the cove or the long sand that suits your day.
9/21/2026
Noto Beaches, Sicily: Calamosche, San Lorenzo Guide
Noto puts you within half an hour of very different beaches: wild sands inside the Vendicari reserve, long lidos at Lido di Noto, beach-club comfort at San Lorenzo and shallow water at Fontane Bianche. Here is how each one works, how you reach it and who it suits.
9/21/2026
Olbia Beaches: Coves and Bays on Sardinia's North-East Coast
Olbia puts you within a short drive of granite coves, shallow family bays and boat-only islands. This guide sorts the beaches by coast, explains how each one is reached and what the access actually involves, so you can pick by drive time rather than by map pin.
9/21/2026
Parga Beaches Guide: Valtos, Lichnos & Sarakiniko Picks
Parga packs a long sandy main beach, a scenic cove at Lichnos and a string of small bays into a short stretch of Epirus coast. This guide sorts them by sand, shelter, facilities and distance from town, so you can match each day to the beach that suits it.
9/21/2026
Alcudia Beaches Guide: Which Alcúdia Beach to Choose
The wide, shallow bay at Port d'Alcúdia is why most families base themselves on this stretch of Mallorca's north coast, but the beaches around Alcúdia divide neatly by purpose: a three-kilometre family strand, small coves at Mal Pas, the Cala Sant Vicenç trio and a remote bay reached on foot.
9/20/2026
Alghero Beaches: Which Sands and Coves to Choose
Alghero packs a walkable town beach, pine-backed family sands, a lively turquoise bay and wild surf coast into one stretch of north-west Sardinia. This guide groups them by coast so you can pick by wind, travel time and the kind of day you want.
9/20/2026
Alicante Beaches: Where to Swim, From Postiguet to San Juan
Alicante puts city sand, a long northern beach, rocky coves and an offshore island within easy reach of the old town, letting you pick a beach by how you travel rather than by distance alone.
9/20/2026
Almería Beaches: The Best Sands in Cabo de Gata and Beyond
Almería's coastline splits into two very different beach days: the unserviced coves and long bays of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, and the shallow, family-friendly resorts further along the Costa de Almería. This guide sets out where each beach sits, how you reach it, what the sand and water are like, and which one suits families, snorkellers and quiet-seekers.
9/20/2026
Ancona Beaches: Mezzavalle, Portonovo and the Conero Riviera
Ancona puts you at the northern end of the Conero Riviera, where a wild gravel beach, boat-only coves and serviced lidos sit within a short drive of the city. This guide sorts them by how you reach them and what each one asks of you.
9/20/2026
Bari Beaches: Sand, Coves and Rocky Spots Near the City
Bari gives you a city beach within walking distance of the old town and a string of rocky coves, pebble bays and sandy inlets along the coast to the north and south. This guide sorts them by transport, water depth and who each one suits, so you can pick the right swim for the day.
9/20/2026
Cefalù Beaches: Town Sand vs Hidden Coves and Alternatives
Cefalù packs a genuine sandy crescent against its old town walls, with pebbly coves and quieter swimming holes a short walk or bus ride away. Here is how the town beach, the harbour, Kalura and Mazzaforno compare, with transport, sunbed costs and the swim season spelled out.
9/20/2026
Chania Beaches: Where to Swim, From Town Coves to Elafonisi
Chania's coast runs from long organised sand at Stalos to a rock-walled cove at Seitan Limania and the pink-tinged shallows at Elafonisi. This guide sorts the beaches by how you reach them, what the sand and water are like, and which ones suit small children, snorkellers or a full day behind the wheel.
9/20/2026
Corralejo Beaches: Grandes Playas, Dunes and Town Coast
Corralejo's beaches run for nine kilometres beneath the white dunes of the natural park, with wide family sands in the north and shorter, wilder stretches in the south. Here is how the coast fits together, where the wind is lightest and how to add Lobos Island to a beach day.
9/20/2026
Denia Beaches: The Best Sands and Coves on the Costa Blanca
Dénia packs more than 20 kilometres of coast into one municipality, from wide family sands and beach bars in Les Marines to the rock platforms and clear water of Les Rotes. This guide groups every beach by direction from town so you can pick the right one for small children, snorkelling or a quiet afternoon.
9/20/2026
Girona Beaches: The Best Costa Brava Sands and Coves
Girona sits within easy reach of the Costa Brava, a coastline of town beaches, pine-backed coves and cliff paths running from Blanes to Portbou. This guide groups the best sands by how you reach them, what they suit and how to link two or three in a day.
9/20/2026
Gran Canaria Beaches: A Practical Guide to Where to Swim
Gran Canaria packs resort beaches, imported coral sand and wilder coves into one island. Here is which beach suits which swimmer, how the sand differs underfoot, what sunbeds cost and when the locals fill the sand.
9/20/2026