Above: One of Europe's best beach holiday destinations – Fisherman's Beach at Albufeira on the Algarve, Portugal. Image courtesy of Ed Kitaura /Wikimedia Commons |
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Europe Beach Holiday Destinations
Discover the best beach holiday destinations in Europe. Find the best beaches, resorts, nightlife, nearby attractions and things to do at each beach location. To get you started, here are ten of the most popular beach holiday destinations in Europe. |
Most Popular Beach Holiday Destinations in Europe |
The French Riviera
For a classy beach holiday in France, try the French Riviera – a glamorous and unrivalled coastline that is home
to a string of chic resorts and mainly golden beaches that lie nestled between lush green hills, stark mountains and the pristine blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Along with neighbouring Monaco, the French Riviera offers
all the ingredients to create a memorable honeymoon.
Read more about the French Riviera . . .
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Mykonos
Mykonos – the most glamorous and expensive of all the Greek Islands – boasts everything you need for a perfect beach holiday in Greece.
Discover picturesque white-washed houses and blue-domed churches, classy boutique shopping, exciting nightlife, a cosmopolitan (some would say hedonistic) atmosphere and a selection of long sandy beaches ranging from family friendly to secluded and clothing-optional. Get lost in the labyrinth of narrow cobbled streets that meander through the cubist charms of Old Mykonos town. Read more about Mykonos . . .
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Albufeira, Portugal
Enjoy an exciting beach holiday or romantic getaway in Albufeira – the busiest and arguably most enjoyable resort on the Algarve.
With its mild climate, scenic setting, Moorish-style old town, great choice of easy-to-reach beaches, fine-dining seafood restaurants, numerous bars, nearby theme parks and wide range of accommodation options, Albufeira is a perfect beach location at any time of the year.
Read more about Albufeira . . .
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Oludeniz, Turkey
Oludeniz (and Fethiye) lie at the centre of one of Turkey’s most scenic destinations – a magnificent coastal region of secluded coves, soaring cliffs, pine-clad mountains and ancient archaeological sites overlooking Turkey's Mediterranean Coast.
Commonly known as ‘the Turquoise Coast’, the region is blessed with crystal clear waters perfect for swimming, snorkelling and diving, as well as pine-clad valleys and mountains for hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. Read more about Oludeniz . . .
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Isle of Capri
The Isle of Capri is Italy’s most famous island – the haunt of movie stars, literati and everyone famous since the Roman Emperor Tiberius first established his home here in the 1st century AD.
Set in a deep blue sea just off the Sorrentine Peninsula, Capri boasts a rugged mountain surrounded by picture-perfect coves, jagged cliffs, underwater grottos and dramatic swimming sites.
With its exclusive ambiance, chic boutiques, fine dining restaurants and good choice of accommodation to suit all budgets, Capri offers all the ingredients you need for a great beach holiday in Italy. Read more about Capri . . .
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13 May, 2013 |
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