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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- AiguablavaSightsmall beach with clear green-blue water and white sand
- Camí de RondaTrailcoastal footpath linking coves
- FornellsSightneighbouring cove linked by footpath
- Platja FondaSightsecluded cove at the base of cliff steps
- Hostal Sa BarracaHotelrelaxing option with sea views from garden and terrace
- 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 los MuertosSightAlmería, Spainbeach with dramatic setting and turquoise water
- Agua AmargaNeighborhoodAlmería, Spainbarefoot sophisticated gem of a seaside town
- Hotel Las CalasHotelAlmería, Spainaffordable seaside treat with palms and sea views
- 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
- Fisherman’s TrailTrailPorto Côvo, Portugalstunning clifftop trail to Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Cabeça da CabraHotelPorto Côvo, Portugalcharming guesthouse in a converted primary school