1. Pasjaca beach, Cavtat - Konavle Region, Croatia
The most beautiful beach in Europe in 2019 is Croatian. It is located in the Konavle region, 10 minutes from Cavtat and 30 minutes by car from the Adriatic pearl, the city of Dubrovnik.
Pasjaca is a magnificent beach nestled under the rocks of Konavle, which can be reached via a very steep staircase carved into the rock. The overhanging car park where you can leave your car is free.
It is quite difficult to access and remains sparsely frequented. Besides, forget the beach bars and the music at full speed, here it's rest and tranquility.
2. Nerja beach, Nerja - Andalusia - Spain
Andalusia is one of the most beautiful regions in Europe. You can visit Seville and its extraordinary gardens of the Alcazar or the Plaza de Espanha or the Alcazaba of Malaga, but also Ronda, Marbella, Granada or Huelva.
Nerja is a seaside town located on the Costa del Sol, only 1 hour from Malaga airport. You can enjoy its seaside promenade, the Balcon de Europa, with a view of the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. Below, superb beaches and coves - such as Burriana Beach - welcome you for a sunny afternoon. Take the opportunity to explore "El Cielo", the highest mountain in the region where the Nerja cave, known for its stalactites and stalagmites, turns into a concert hall in summer.
3. Nugal Beach, Tucepi - Makarska - Croatia
Nugal Beach is located on the Makarska Riviera near the village of Tucepi and is a small paradise for nudists. Nestled in the hollow of a cliff, it will take 30 minutes to walk through forest and rocks to access this family beach.
If you are not a fan of shared nudity, there are many other heavenly beaches on the Makarska Riviera.
4. Porthminster beach, St Ives - Cornwall - England
If you wouldn't immediately think of England for a holiday by the sea, Cornwall is full of hundreds of beaches. This wild county is located at the southwestern tip of England and is home to picturesque fishing villages.
Starting with the old fishing port of St Ives, which conquered the English in search of authenticity, charm, crystal clear waters and fine sand. St Ives attracts many artists who come to be inspired by this little corner of paradise.
5. St Nicholas Island, Budva - Montenegro
It is one of the smallest and most beautiful islands in Europe. Also known as "Sveti Nikola", it is home to one of the most incredible beaches in Europe. This island is located opposite the city of Budva, 30 minutes from Tivat airport (Montenegro) and 2 hours from Dubrovnik airport (Croatia).
You can enjoy its three large beaches and several more intimate ones. If you are lucky, you may even have the chance to meet deer on the wild side of the island.
