Discovering the Top 15 of Europe's most beautiful beaches, the sequel

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European Best Destinations has established the ranking of the 15 most beautiful European beaches for the year 2015. Here is the rest of the Top 15 ranking with the beaches from 9 to 15.

9 âeuros Baia delle Zagare in Italy

This beach of white pebbles, one kilometer long, is encircled in a rocky bay. You can get there by the hotel of the same name, which has installed elevators to go down there, or by the sea. You can see the limestone cliffs.

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10 âeuros Praia de Miramar in Portugal

Praia de Miramar is a beach on the north coast of Portugal, near Porto. The fine sand and turquoise water have contributed to the fame of the place. The small chapel called Senhor da pedra is a real attraction and has an annual festival.

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11 âeuros Porto Katsiki Beach in Greece

Porto Katsiki is a beach on the Ionian Sea island of Lefkada. It owes its name to the goats, which used to go to the islet. The beach is located at the foot of the concave cliff, 35 km from the town of Lefkada, near the village of Athani. There is no accommodation on the island and camping is not allowed. The beach can be reached by a staircase from the parking lot at the top of the cliff.

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12 âeuros Punta Rata Beach in Croatia

Brela is a municipality located in Split Dalmatia. This tourist town is located between the Biokovo mountain and the Adriatic Sea. In 1968, Brela was awarded the title of "Champion of the Adriatic", for its tourist activities. The symbol of Brela is "Kamen Brela", a small rocky island right next to the main beach of Brela, the beach of Punta Rata.

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13 âeuros Ribadesella beach in Spain

This small municipality of the Principality of Asturias (uniprovincial autonomous community of Spain), is known for its location on the Cantabrian Sea (south of the Bay of Biscay). The rivers Sella and Ribadesella are located there. It is part of the Pico de Europa. Known for its prehistoric caves, Tito Busillo, they are open to visitors all year round.

14 âeuros Isola Bella Beach in Italy

Taormina is 210 m above sea level. Below, the coastline is extremely attractive with its picturesque bays. There are caves, rocky coves, and sandy or pebble beaches, accessible by cable car service or by shuttle service from the city's hotels.

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15 âeuros La Dune du Pilat in France

The Dune du Pilat, located at the entrance of the Arcachon basin in the town of Teste en Buch, in Gironde. It is the largest dune in Europe and the only coastal dune in Aquitaine that is still moving. It moves from 1 to 5 m per year towards the east. It is 2.7 km long, 500 m wide and 110 m high. On the ocean side, the face exposed to the wind is sloping. Every year, one million visitors come to this beach to admire the Dune du Pilat.

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