You are probably starting to look for your destination for this summer. Thanks to the ranking of the fifteen most beautiful beaches of European Best Destinations, you may find your next piece of paradiseâeuros¦
1 âeuros Notre-Dame beach in Porquerolles
This beach is one of the most famous of the island of Porquerolles, but also one of the largest. Not very frequented (except in August), you will have to walk 30 minutes from the village to enjoy the turquoise water. Also attracting boaters, who come to anchor there, a protected area prevents any landing in summer. Moreover, motorboats are forbidden in the 300 m zone.
2 âeuros Navagio Beach in Greece (Shipwreck Bay)
Shipwreck Bay is a protected cove on the coast of Zakynthos, an Ionian island of Greece. It was named after the wreck of the cigarette smuggler ship, Panagiotis, which was wrecked on this beach. It also brings a touch of rust color to the beach. Its limestone cliffs, white sand and turquoise waters make it one of the most famous beaches in Greece. Every year, thousands of tourists land on the clear sand, as the Bay of the Shipwrecked can only be reached by boat.
3 - Zlatni Rat in Croatia
Like last year, Zlatni Rat keeps its 3rd place in the ranking of the most beautiful European pages. This spit of land, also called Golden Horn, is located on the island of Brac, 2 km from the village of Bol. This white pebble beach is surrounded by a pine forest. The particularity of this point, which extends more than 300 m into the water, is undoubtedly its shape, which changes with the wind and tides. It is an ideal spot for surfing and scuba diving lessons.
4 âeuros Calo des Moro in Majorca
Calo des Moro beach is located 8.5 km from Santanyi. It is the most frequented of the whole area. The beach is encircled between two rocky walls, covered with pine trees and the size of the white sand beach changes according to the tides. It is quite difficult to find a place to lay your towel and sunbathe in this pristine enclave. Its crystal clear waters are ideal for diving and allow small boats to anchor. About two miles away is the port of Cala Figuera de Santanyi.
5 âeuros Oludeniz Beach in Turkey (Blue Lagoon)
This beach is one of the most famous in the country. The lagoon is located on the southwest coast of the Aegean Sea. It is a natural reserve, where construction is prohibited, very famous for its shades of turquoise blue. It has the Blue Flag and is ranked among the 5 most beautiful beaches in the world. This beach is also known because you can paraglide there and enjoy a unique panoramic view.
6 âeuros Praia de Marinha in Portugal
This range called Navy Beach in English is one of the most beautiful and emblematic of the country. Located on the coast of Caramujeira in the city of Lagoa, in the Algarve region. It is considered by Michelin as one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in Europe and one of the 100 most beautiful beaches in the world. In 1998, it was awarded the distinction of "Golden Beach" by the Portuguese Ministry of the Environment, due to its exceptional natural qualities. Thanks to its cliffs and the color of the water, Praia de Marinha is often used to illustrate Portuguese tourist guides or in foreign advertising campaigns.
7 âeuros The virgin island of Crozon-Morgat - Finistère
The Virgin Island of Crozon-Morgat gives the impression of being in the Mediterranean. Surrounded by cliffs, covered with pine trees, the sun gives the water a beautiful turquoise color. The beach is covered with pebbles and not with fine sand. And if this beach is now so recognized, it is simply because of the photos that circulate on the Internet and that have attracted tourism sites for the beauty of the place. However, the access by the cliff is not easy, because very steep and not recommended for children.
8 âeuros Sveti Stefan Beach in Montenegro
Sveti Stefan is a tiny island in southern Montenegro. Attached to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, the island lies on the bay of Villa Milocer. This former fishing village is now transformed into a luxury hotel complex, Aman Sveti Stefan. This walled village with its picturesque cobblestone streets was the resort of the stars from the 60s to the 80s. The beach is framed by a 32-hectare seaside estate, with more than 800 olive trees, as well as cedars and pines.
