Europe’s beaches are top tier – there’s no two ways about it – and that’s why keeps its roundup of Europe’s best ones up-to-date. We can’t have you being left high and dry, can we?
But you can never have too much travel inspiration, and European Best Destinations, a platform that ranks romantic getaways, ski resorts, hidden gems and Christmas markets, has also just unveiled a curated list of excellent beaches from across the continent.
Topping their ranking is Port Glarokavos Lagoon Beach, which sits in the Kassandra Peninsula in Chalkidi, Greece.
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The Lagoon brags tranquil, shallow waters which make it a popular spot for families as well as kayakers and paddle-boarders. Portions of it are designated for sunbeds, while others are kept as unspoiled zones, perfect for bird watching.
Cala Brandinchi in Sardinia, which is known as ‘Little Tahiti’, came in second place, and Cala Pregonda in Menorca, which is characterised by reddish-golden sands, claimed third.
These are Europe’s best beaches
- Port Glarokavos Lagoon Beach, Greece
- Cala Brandinchi, Italy
- Cala Pregonda, Spain
- Cala Luna, Italy
- Gale Fontainhas Beach, Portugal
- La Pelosa Beach, Italy
- Playa de Los Muertos, Spain
- Assos Beach, Greece
- Banje Beach, Croatia
- Gulpiyuri Beach, Spain
Beach, please
Have a look at ’s roundups of the best beaches in the world, as well as this new ranking from the World’s 50 Best and Lonely Planet.
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