The most beautiful beaches in Europe

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The most beautiful beaches in Europe
Inserted: 06.02.2021
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In Europe you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Not only in the Mediterranean, but also the beaches of the Atlantic have their charm. Some will enjoy the quiet inaccessible bays, some the perfect crescent bays or beaches surrounded by majestic cliffs. Let's take a look at the most famous and beautiful beaches you will find in Europe

1.
Navagio Beach

The most famous beach of Zakynthos

Altitude: 33 m / 108 ft

One of the most famous beaches of Greece is Navagio beach in Zakynthos. Probably the most famous wreck lying between the high cliffs. The sea here has an amazing blue color thanks to its tiny white stones. The beach is only accessible from the sea. continue reading

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Ponta de Piedade

The most beautiful beach in the Algarve

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

To the south of Lagos is the interesting Cape – Ponta de Piedade. You will find here small beaches among beautiful rock formations. If you see advertising of the Algarve, the images are usually acquired from here. continue reading

3.
Porto Katsiki Beach

The most famous beach in Lefkada

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Porto Katsiki is by far the most visited and most famous beach in Lefkada. You will find it under an impressive white cliff. The local color of the sea is absolutely amazing. There are small stones and sand in the southern part. Keep in mind that the southern part of the beach until noon in the shade. The beach is accessible by a good road to the local conditions. There are large but paid parking spaces continue reading

4.
Myrtos Beach

The most beautiful beach on Kefalonia

Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

On the northern coast of Kefalonia you will find Myrtos beach – by far the most famous beach of the island and one of the most beautiful in all of Greece. A winding road with several nice viewpoints leads to the beach itself. However, the most famous view is from the road to Assos, from a height of approx. 320 meters above sea level. The beach is long, so it doesn't get too crowded considering how many visitors there are. At the west end is a small cave. continue reading

5.
Sarakiniko beach

The most famous beach on the island of Milos

Rating:
| Altitude: 10 m / 33 ft

Sarakiniko beach is one of the most interesting beaches in Greece, although it is only a small beach hidden in a „fjord“ in white reefs. Outside the beautiful scenery you can enjoy short walks along the white cliffs. Ideally you have to be here early in the morning, because crowds are coming through the day. continue reading

6.
Sa Calobra beach

The most beautiful beach in Mallorca

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Sa Calobra Beach is one of the most interesting and most beautiful beaches in the whole island of Mallorca. The beautiful backdrops are provided by the massive rock walls that surround it. Even the way to the beach is one of the greatest experiences that this island can offer. continue reading

7.
Praia do Beliche beach

Beautiful bay at Cape Cabo de Sao Vicente

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

A beautiful bay with Praia do Beliche beach is located a short distance from the southwest end of Continental Europe – Cabo de Sao Vicente. Above the fabulous beach there are massive photogenic cliffs. continue reading

8.
Achata beach

The most beautiful beach in Karpathos

Rating:
| Altitude: 12 m / 39 ft

At the end of the long valley lies the beautiful bay of Achata. On both sides there are towering rocky walls above it. The beach is made of tiny stones and thanks to its beauty is a popular destination for tourists. The road leading here is very narrow. continue reading

9.
Magilligan Point

Beautiful beach with cliffs

Rating:
| Altitude: 55 m / 180 ft

Only a short distance from the city of Londonderry is a beautiful piece of coastline with endless beaches, high cliffs and the mythical structure of the Mussenden Temple continue reading

10.
Egremni Beach

The most fabulous beach in Lefkada

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Egremni Beach is just north of the other famous Porto Katsiki Beach. After a major earthquake in 2015, it is inaccessible by car (the road is still under a landslide in several places, as of 2020). It is now accessible mainly by boat trips from Vasiliki or Nidri. For some visitors, it is the most amazing beach in all of Greece. continue reading

11.
Punta Molentis beach

The amazing beach in Sardinia

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| Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

At the southeast corner of Sardinia you will find the stunning Punta Molentis beach. There are interesting reefs and two seawater colors thanks to the protuberance. continue reading

12.
Milos Beach

Breathtaking beach in Lefkada

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| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Right next to the resort of Agios Nikitas you will find one of the most beautiful beaches in Lefkada – Milos. It is accessible either on foot „over the hill“ or by boat taxi (3 Euro one ride). The view from the footpath is absolutely breathtaking. The long beach is located below the green cliffs. On the south side of the beach there is also such a semi-cave and photogenic rocks continue reading

13.
Beach in Porto

One of the most beautiful beaches in Corsica

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| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Under the red rocks Calanches in Corsica you will find the picturesque port of Marine de Porto. Next to port is a very beautiful beach. Besides swimming, you will be enchanted by the beautiful surroundings. continue reading

14.
Rovinia beach

Hidden beauty

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

It is a pebble beach, hidden from view. I do not recommend using the nearest parking lot by the beach, because there is a bad road on it and along the way you feel multiple times that you will destroy the car. It is a beautiful pebble beach with a cave on its edge. The disadvantage of the beach is, in addition to accessibility, also a very low water temperature, which allows bathing only the more hardy. The advantage is the beautiful clear water, half-empty beach and the opportunity to observe underwater life. continue reading

15.
Barley Cove beach

Beautiful beach near Mizen Head

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Only a short distance from the southernmost place of Ireland – Mizen Head, is the beautiful beach of Barley Cove beach. On each side is framed by rocky hills. continue reading

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Seatown beach

Beautiful beach with cliffs

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Seatown is a tourist village with a beautiful, two kilometers long, golden beach which is on both sides clamped by massive cliffs. This is ideal place to relax and hikes with spectacular views of the surrounding area. continue reading

17.
Praia do Magoito beach

Beach under a stunning cliff

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| Altitude: 4 m / 13 ft

This stunning beach is located to the west of the town Magoito. The cliff that overlooks it looks almost as if it had been artificially cut, rather than a work of nature. continue reading

18.
Apella Beach

The most famous beach on Karpathos

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| Altitude: 11 m / 36 ft

Perhaps the most famous beach in Karpathos is 250 meters long Apella. You get here on a narrow, twisted road. From the mountains you go straight into this fairytale bay with beautiful views on all sides. The disadvantage is the huge overcrowding, thanks to the boat trips from Pigadia spewing another hundreds people. continue reading

19.
Firiplaka Beach

Amazing beach under volcanic cliff

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| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

Firiplaka Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island of Milos. The huge volcanic cliff above it will captivate you with its colorfulness. There are also volcanic rocks, but the beach itself is pleasantly sandy. continue reading

20.
Logas beach

Under the cliff

Rating:
| Altitude: 15 m / 49 ft

It is a very narrow beach, where the tide comes in the evening and it reduces the size of the beach to a minimum until it disappears completely over time. It is a sandy beach with big waves, so it is ideal for crawling but it is not suitable for children. It is located in the northwestern part of the island under the cliffs. Above the beach there is a nice parking lot where you can watch the sunset. continue reading

21.
Paliachori Beach

The busiest beach on Milos

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| Altitude: 2 m / 7 ft

Paliachori Beach is one of the most famous and busiest beaches in Milos. Here you can also admire the beautiful volcanic cliffs. The beach is divided into two parts by huge rock . Western much quieter and eastern, where there is really a lot of traffic. continue reading

22.
Petani beach

The most beautiful beach in the west of Kefalonia

Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

On the west coast of Kefalonia you will find one of the most beautiful beaches of the entire island – Petani. You will ride it on a road with ten turns. The beach is located in a really beautiful bay. The center of the beach is organized. In the south, you will find picturesque scenery with rocky cliffs, and in the north, smaller, separated, beautiful beaches. continue reading

23.
Antisamos beach

The beach made famous by the war movie

Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

Antisamos beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on Kefalonia. It has an amazing water color and, due to the fact that it is on the eastern coast, which is significantly wetter, it is surrounded by beautiful, lushly vegetated hills. But for some it is too commercial and overcrowded. You can get here by road from the town of Sami. continue reading

24.
Ballymastocker Beach

Beautiful beach in Donegal

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| Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

In Northern Ireland, in the county of Donegal, there are many scattered islands. On one of these peninsulas – Fanad – there is also this charming beach of Ballymastocker. The scenic route that runs along the entire coastline rises to the hill above the beach, giving you views of this breathtaking place that are otherwise only favored by marine gulls. continue reading

25.
Bolonia Beach

Swimming, dunes and history

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| Altitude: 40 m / 131 ft

Bolonia Beach is a great combination of great swimming, a trip to a huge sand dune and the ruins of a Roman temple. In addition, it is a bit out of the way, so you won't meet many foreign tourists here. In addition, you can stay in the Son de Mar 1 apartment right on the beach. continue reading

26.
Kakoudia Beach

Beach with beautiful rock

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Just a few kilometers north of Lerissos, at the Nautilus apartment village you will find the beautiful Kaukoudia Beach. It is typical for its white rocky formations dividing individual bays. The sand here is a bit darker, so it is quite hot. There are relatively few visitors even in full season continue reading

27.
Cala Torta Beach

Beautiful bay in east Mallorca

Rating:
| Altitude: 9 m / 30 ft

Due to the fact that there are no accommodation facilities around Cala Torta beach, it is a pleasant and uninhabited beach. It is located in the eastern part of the island, relatively close to the more famous Cala Mesquida continue reading

28.
Dafni Beach

Beautiful beach at huge cliff

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

The southern part of the Vasilikos peninsula falls into the sea with steep cliffs. Near one of them you will find the beautiful, large Dafni Beach. The road here is narrow, full of curves – it must overcome the mountainous hinterland of the peninsula. You can expect some restrictions on visitors here, as the turtles lay eggs here continue reading

29.
Rondinara Beach

The most famous beach of Corsica

Rating:
| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

Rondinara Beach is undoubtedly the most famous beach in Corsica. You can see her picture on virtually all leaflets attracting this island. From the height it is an absolutely perfect cove looking like a jellyfish. It is not so great from the point of view of your eyes and it is also one of the most crowded on the island continue reading

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