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Beach holiday inspiration

View of a beachfront resort on Paradise beach in Ksamil with clear blue sea

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10 ideas for a cheap beach holiday

Whether you’re seeking Blue Flag beaches, quaint fishing villages or delicious seafood, here's ten c…

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By Tamara Hinson

Updated 23 February 2024

A view across a turquoise bay of Cala Santanyi beach and headland on a bright blue day in Majorca, Balearic Islands

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16 of the best Mediterranean islands to visit this summer

From tiny volcanic outcrops to the largest islands in Europe, we’ve rounded up some of the best Medi…

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By Mary Novakovich

Updated 8 August 2024

View of a beach with sparkling, clear and shallow water surrounded by dramatic orange rocks and vibrant pine trees

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10 European beach spots for late summer sun

With warm weather and fewer crowds, September is a great time to fly away for a relaxing beach break…

By Clare Walsh

Updated 29 July 2024

View of an empty, golden beach lapped by clear blue waters in Albania

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Albania: The cheap Mediterranean beach destination that needs to be on your radar

Albania punches well above its weight when it comes to beautiful beaches. Add great food and cheap p…

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By Heidi Fuller-love

Published 2 June 2023

high angle aerial drone view of Whitehaven Beach with a bright blue ocean and white sands, Queensland, Australia

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8 of the world’s dreamiest long-haul beaches

Escape the winter blues and jet off to one of these stunning beaches. From Australia to Brazil, here…

Published 9 October 2019

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The best beaches in the UK

From sandy beaches in Scotland to family-friendly spots in Devon, Dorset and Wales, we’ve scoured the coastline for the UK's best beaches.

Beach holiday destinations

Aerial view of golden Cala Mesquida beach and bright blue Mediterranean with sun-loungers on the sand

Balearic Islands

Drone view of red-roofed white houses overlooking a golden beach and aqua seas

Algarve

Panoramic view of Kerkyra with pastel yellow buildings in foreground and the Old Fortress of Corfu in the background

Corfu

The medieval castle known as the Red Tower right on the clear, aqua waters of the Mediterranean in Alanya

Turkey

A gold-sand beach lapped by clear blue waters with dramatic rock formations on the sand and in the sea

Barbados

A typical tropical scene of crystal clear waters lapping white sands fringed by palm trees

Maldives

Colourful wooden fishing boats on a golden curve of sand at the foot of a mountain in Cape Verde

Cape Verde

The best beaches in Europe

From the golden sands of southern Portugal to idyllic Greek isles, Europe has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Here's 20 of them.

Latest beach articles

6 quick summer beach breaks under £300pp

Published 9 August 2024

A view of umbrellas and sunbeams on Vlycha beach in Rhodes, Greece

Last-minute European beach breaks for under £500pp

Updated 19 July 2024

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