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See. Cap de Barbaria Visit the lighthouse and explore the cave located to the right, facing the sea. El Pilar de la Mola Discover this lighthouse on the western side of the island. Platja de ses Illetes↗ Experience this popular, clean beach with transparent water, though it can be crowded. Cala Saona Enjoy this beautiful beach with clean sands and clear water.

Eat. Sa Sequi Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and beach-side dining along the coast from the port. Restaurante Aigua Savor seafood and Mediterranean cuisine, with a sushi terrace upstairs. PanPerFocaccia Taste authentic pizza from Napoli at this harbor-side spot.

Stay. Hostal la Savina Stay at this hostal located in the harbor of Formentera. Sa Talaya Choose from a collection of independent bungalows near Migjorn beach.

AfarAug 27, 2026

I’ve Lived in Spain for 16 Years—and Here Are 7 Beautiful Beaches Actually Worth Visiting

From cathedral-like cliffs on Galicia's wild Atlantic coast to a quiet cove in Asturias reachable only by a steep staircase, one longtime expat shares the Spanish beaches worth planning a trip around.

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  • Platja de Ses IlletesAttractionBeach with flour-like sand and aquamarine water.
  • Ses Salines Natural ParkNature reserveNatural park on Formentera with clear water.
  • Elsewhere
  • Playa de las CatedralesSightRibadeo, SpainBeach with rock formations shaped like cathedral arches.
  • GanbaraRestaurantSan Sebastián, SpainMichelin-listed pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
  • La Concha BeachSightSan Sebastián, SpainSemicircular bay in the center of San Sebastián.
  • La Cuchara de San TelmoRestaurantSan Sebastián, SpainClassic pintxo bar near La Concha Beach.
  • Nobu Hotel San SebastiánHotelSan Sebastián, SpainBeachside hotel with views of Santa Clara Island.
  • Playa del SilencioAttractionCastañeras, SpainCrescent-shaped shoreline bordered by steep cliffs.
  • El ÚnicoRestaurantOviñana, SpainFamily-run restaurant serving zamburiñas and cachopo.
  • Platja de Sa BoadellaSightLloret de Mar, SpainCove with crystalline waters and a beach bar.
  • Playa ManguetaSightAlgeciras, SpainAtlantic-facing beach with fine sands and crashing waves.
  • Ekilore SurfPlaceAlgeciras, SpainSurf club offering lessons at Playa Mangueta.
  • Playa de CofeteSightPájara, SpainRemote beach in Fuerteventura with unpredictable waves.
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Lonely PlanetAug 7

Europe's 20 Best Beaches

Along the tens of thousands of miles of coastline in Europe, these are the 20 best beaches you can find.

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  • Platja IlletesSightBleach-blonde sand and translucent azure waters.
  • Trucador PeninsulaSightBeach forms the western section of this slender peninsula.
  • Elsewhere
  • Île de PorquerollesSightHyères, FranceCar-free islet with crescent-shaped beach of pearl-white sand.
  • NavagioSightZakynthos, GreeceIt is one of the most famous and photographed beaches in the world.
  • Haukland BeachSightLeknes, NorwayCreamy sands, spiky granite peaks, chilly water never over 15°C.
  • RauðasandurSightLátrabjarg, IcelandVast, empty, bronze sands buttressed by dark cliffs, azure lagoon.
  • Cala GoloritzèSightBaunei, ItalySnow-white pebbles give way to aquamarine blue sea.
  • Spiaggia dei ConigliSightLampedusa, ItalyBleached sands and shallow aquamarine water near Tunisia.
  • Barafundle BaySightStackpole, United KingdomArc of butterscotch sand rimmed by dunes to clear turquoise water.
  • Pembrokeshire Coast PathTrailStackpole, United KingdomWalk over gorse-cloaked clifftops to Barafundle Bay.
  • West BeachSightBerneray, United Kingdom5km expanse of white sand slides into turquoise sea.
  • Plage de PalombaggiaSightPorto-Vecchio, FrancePale sand shelving into cerulean-blue waters, backed by pines.
  • Praia da ArrifanaSightAljezur, PortugalGolden crescent with a ruined fortress and beachside restaurant.
  • Praia da BordeiraSightAljezur, PortugalDunes fizz away into the brilliant blue sea.
  • Cala MacarellaSightCiutadella de Menorca, SpainFlour-white sand and startlingly turquoise waters.
  • Shipwreck BeachSightZakynthos, GreeceRusted hulk of a cargo ship on shores.
  • Platja des Coll BaixSightAlcúdia, SpainPale pebbles and crystal-clear sea rimmed by crumbling cliffs.
  • Cap des PinarSightAlcúdia, SpainRemote peninsula with a beach accessed by walking trail.
  • Praia as CatedraisSightRibadeo, SpainSpectacular rock arches, towers, and chambers exposed at low tide.
  • Sveti StefanSightBudva, MontenegroFortified island village with pink sands and limpid waters.
  • Lara BeachSightPaphos, CyprusUnspoiled sands and pristine waters, a hatchery for turtles.
  • Zlatni RatSightBol, CroatiaSand-and-pebble beach dipping into the Adriatic.
  • Îles CerbicaleSightPorto-Vecchio, France
  • Aman ResortHotelBudva, Montenegro
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Condé Nast TravelerDec 7, 2025

Expect to See These Hotels All Over Your Feed in 2026

From Venice to Kyoto and Costa Rica, it's going to be an unforgettable year for newcomers and familiar faces alike.

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