Europe is home to some of the world’s most famous seas - the
Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Aegean - and its cultural mosaic makes it a
preference choice for beach lovers wanting to blend with sun, fun, art, royal
history and fancy nightlife. Read on to know the 10 best beach holidays in Europe.
1. Mykonos, Greece
some places are admirable and decadence better than Mykonos. This sunny Greek island’s have everything from Instagram-worthy Cycladic architecture, 16th-century windmills and crazy discos and dance clubs in Mykonos Town. As for the beaches, be at Ornos Bay for beautiful views and outstanding windsurfing, chic Psarou for opportunity to meet celebrity and ideal for hedonistic sun-worshipping and dancing until sunrise.
2. Mallorca, Spain
This gorgeous Mediterranean oasis, the biggest of the Balearic Islands situated off the east coast of Spain, is a prime place for northern Europeans, who come here in summer to relax in long days of radiant sunshine and fresh air. Once you proceed to the urban sprawl of the capital, Palma, mountainous, bay-fringed Mallorca gives various region’s most charming azure water and golden sandy beaches. The view from the water is pretty fascinating too.
3. Hvar, Croatia
From swimming, sunning and windsurfing, travelers to this summer-resort island, situated in the Adriatic off of Croatia’s coast near Split, can travel to a 13th-century fortress and cathedral, go wine tasting that grows in abundance here. Hvar’s beaches are remarkable for their intense scenic beauty set in serene bays covered by cliffs and pine forests and other options include Dubovica, Zavala and Ivan Dolac.
4. Saint-Malo, France
If it’s seaside drama you seek, consider Saint-Malo, a walled city in France’s Brittany region where the cobblestone medieval streets of Old Town are surrounded by a series of sandy beaches, some of which are only walkable at low tide and offer access to rocky islands. When the tide’s high, tour the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent and the city’s landmark fortress with its four round towers. Or you can always kick back and relax on Plage du Sillon, a vast beach.
5. Ibiza, Spain
Ibiza is known as the wildest isle in the Med thanks to its renowned fancy clubs blasting dance music. Experience the sun’s shining, top activities on Ibiza, which is also one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, like music festivals, beach-going and scuba diving, since visibility here is superb. Thus this place is complete Europe beach tour packages.
6. Sicily, Italy
If you love old-school destinations - scenic, composed and filled with tradition is a delight. This Italian island, the largest in the Mediterranean have spectacular beaches, delicious treats such as ricotta-filled cannoli and meat-filled rice balls known arancini and many more. It also is home to Europe’s most active volcano: Mt Etna. Visit charming hilltop Taormina and day trip to beaches like Isola Bella or Giardini Naxos.
7. The Algarve, Portugal
The hot Iberian sun shines brightly along the southern coast of Portugal so it’s no surprise that the Algarve ranks among the top Europe beach holiday packages. It’s also very pretty and quite affordable. There are more than 150 beaches, with Praia da Falésia near Albufeira, Praia da Marinha near Lagoa offering photogenic limestone cliffs and many more.
8. Crete, Greece
As Greek Isles beaches go, Crete has some of the best beaches in Europe. However Greece’s largest island is also its most geologically diverse as beaches here range from sweeping and tranquil to compact and packed. For the former, visit Balos Lagoon near Kissamos on the west coast or Elafonisi Beach, then it must be western Crete, with its pink sand. For the latter, there’s Vai Beach and Matala Beach, for best experiences.
9. Cornwall, England
There are too many beaches along this rugged peninsula on the Atlantic in southwest England, paradise for surfing, others for beachcombing and others for seaside quirky shopping and fine dining. For true treat to eyes, it’s difficult to beat the beaches around St. Ives, especially Porthmeor, while Kynance Cove will fall you in love at first sight with its incredible natural beauty.
10. Sardinia, Italy
On this wide Italian island, the second largest in the Mediterranean, try to be a jetsetter or a backpacker, to experience in time while strolling mini villages or channel the 21st-century while sunning on a modern mega-yacht, head to ancient temples or have fun at the trendy youth-enhancing spa treatment. Remarkable for its talcum-soft beaches and crystal clear aquamarine water, Sardinia’s alluring Costa Smeralda has always gained attention.
