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The GuardianMar 9, 2019

40 of the best beaches in Europe

Travel writers pick their favourite beaches to swim, surf, party, eat and just hang out from the Atlantic to the Aegean, from the UK to Turkey Continue reading...

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Playa de los MuertosSightbeach with dramatic setting and turquoise water
Agua AmargaNeighborhoodbarefoot sophisticated gem of a seaside town
Hotel Las CalasHotelaffordable seaside treat with palms and sea views
Elsewhere
La ConchaSightSan Sebastián, Spainbeautiful urban beach in Spain
ZurriolaSightSan Sebastián, Spainbeach popular with surfers
OndarretaSightSan Sebastián, Spainbeach flanking La Concha
Kursaal PalaceSightSan Sebastián, Spainpalace beyond Zurriola beach
La Pensión del MarHotelSan Sebastián, Spainfriendly and affordable hotel in Gros
SansebayHotelSan Sebastián, Spainhotel with contemporary chic and La Concha views
El RompidoNeighborhoodHuelva, Spainarea with golden sand beaches backed by pines
La FlechaSightEl Rompido, Spainglorious 12km spit with pristine beaches
Flechamar ferryPlaceEl Rompido, Spainferry to La Flecha spit
Hotel Nuevo Portil GolfHotelEl Rompido, Spainhotel with top location and bargain prices
Playa de PooSightLlanes, Spainsandy haven on an estuary, calm and fascinating
Isla de AlmenadaSightLlanes, Spainisland accessible at low tide
La Farola del MarHotelLlanes, Spainhotel right on the beach
CaeaClavelesHotelLlanes, Spainaward-winning turf-roofed, modernist hotel
AiguablavaSightBegur, Spainsmall beach with clear green-blue water and white sand
Camí de RondaTrailBegur, Spaincoastal footpath linking coves
FornellsSightBegur, Spainneighbouring cove linked by footpath
Platja FondaSightBegur, Spainsecluded cove at the base of cliff steps
Hostal Sa BarracaHotelBegur, Spainrelaxing option with sea views from garden and terrace
Fisherman’s TrailTrailPorto Côvo, Portugalstunning clifftop trail to Vila Nova de Milfontes
Cabeça da CabraHotelPorto Côvo, Portugalcharming guesthouse in a converted primary school

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