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- 25 stunning photos of Europe's best beaches, according to TripAdvisor users
25 stunning photos of Europe's best beaches, according to TripAdvisor users
25. Palombaggia Beach — Porto-Vecchio, France: This "sublime" Corsica beach is a favourite among travellers thanks to its "warm sea and fine, powdery white sand."
24. Praia Gale — Albufeira, Portugal: "It's not your typical small cove Algarve beach," one reviewer said. "It has wide open sands and stunning views, but it also has the typical Algarvian rock formations and tidal erosion."
23. Konnos Bay — Ayia Napa, Cyprus: "Konnos is one of those idyllic bays at the bottom of a windy road, skirted with pines and acacias," one user wrote. With clear water, this beach is the place to be for snorkeling and water sports.
22. Jurmala Beach — Jurmala, Latvia: This Baltic beach is the "best relaxing place," with clean, golden sand dotted with picturesque wooden houses.
21. La Pelosa Beach — Stintino, Italy: One reviewer raved about La Pelosa's transparent water: "The water is warm and clear, simply perfect! And the beach plunges into the water smoothly. A bath in here can last for hours!"
20. Kleopatra Beach — Ankara, Turkey: A user called this "one of the best beaches in Turkey." With ample sunbeds, a park, and volleyball, there's something for every kind of beachgoer.
19. Cala Mariolu — Baunei, Italy: One user raved about the beach's "stunning nature and turquoise water." It's also an ideal place for snorkeling; "The moment you get in, scores of curious fish surround you. Real bliss!"
18. Praia de Falesia — Olhos de Agua, Portugal: This Algarve beach has magnificent views with dramatic orange cliffs, rock pools at low tide, and an array of marine life.
17. Makronissos Beach — Ayia Napa, Cyprus: One of the quietest and prettiest beaches in Ayia Napa, Makronissos is a favourite of locals and in-the-know tourists. "It was stunningly clean and the water was crystal clear," one reviewer wrote.
16. Praia Dona Ana — Lagos, Portugal: This beauty is known for its gorgeous scenery. One user's advice: "Join one of the kayak trips from Lagos for an up-close visit."
15. Egremni Beach — Lefkada, Greece: "Without a doubt the best beach I have ever been to," one traveller wrote. "Breathtaking view from afar, unbelievable color of the sea - an unforgettable experience!"
14. Playa de Muro — Majorca, Spain: This beautiful stretch of beach is "perfect for families." One visitor described it as "the nicest beach I have been to in years."
13. Sarakiniko Beach — Milos, Greece: The beach on this volcanic Greek island is known for its beauty. "The scenery is unique, like a moonscape," one reviewer wrote. "?t is difficult to find something similar anywhere on Earth."
12. St Paul's Bay — Lindos, Greece: Beachgoers visit St Paul's Bay for its clear water, vivid scenery, and "quaint, cobbled streets" leading to the sand. There are plenty of restaurants nearby to pick up a frappe too.
11. Balos Beach and Lagoon — Kissamos, Greece: "One of the best beaches I have ever seen," one reviewer wrote. Its stunning blue lagoon and clear water are worth the trip.
10. Cala Comte — Ibiza, Spain: Cala Comte's clear blue sea and white sand make it a must-see; as you can see, sunsets are spectacular here too.
9. Fig Tree Bay — Protaras, Cyprus: One reviewer rated Fig Tree Bay for its "great bars and gorgeous sandy beach." Get here early, though – sun loungers and umbrellas get snapped up in the summer.
8. Iztuzu Beach — Dalyan, Turkey: "This long, golden, sandy beach surrounded by pine-covered hills is a nesting place for turtles," one review wrote.
8. Porto Limnionas Beach — Zakynthos, Greece: Travellers love this beach for its "clean water" and "typically Greek landscape."
6. Playa de Cofete — Morro del Jable, Spain: "A great drive in amongst the hills and breathtaking when eventually descending to Corfete," one traveller wrote. "The beach seems endless."
5. Playa de Bolonia — Tarifa, Spain: "As well as a beautiful powdery sandy beach with a fabulous blue sea there are fantastic Roman ruins to see," one review wrote.
4. El Cotillo Beach and Lagoons — El Cotillo, Spain: This romantic beach is a "wonderful place to go as a couple," according to one review.
3. Praia de Marinha — Carvoeiro, Portugal: This Algarve beach is a geological marvel with "cliffs, rocks, caves, arches" and more.
2. Elafonissi Beach — Elafonissi, Greece: "The sea was calm and beautiful," one TripAdvisor user wrote. "The colours are intense — light blue water, pink sand. Paradise."
1. Playa de Ses Illetes — Formentera, Balearic Islands: Europe's best beach on TripAdvisor, which came seventh in its world rankings, has "endless sea, fine sand, spectacular views, yachts, fancy stalls, [and] Ibiza on the horizon."
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