Best Beaches in Europe | Coastal Escapes & Seaside Getaways

Konyaaltı Beach

A 7-kilometre Blue Flag pebble beach along Antalya, framed by cliffs and the Beydağları mountains.

A long, fine-sand Blue Flag beach east of Antalya, backed by pine forest and resort hotels.

Barcelona's best-known city beach, a former fishing shoreline turned lively stretch of sand, promenade, and public art by the Mediterranean.

Known locally as "Hietsu," this artificial sand beach in Töölö is central Helsinki's busiest spot for swimming, beach volleyball and summer evenings.

A long, Blue Flag city beach just minutes from Valencia's old town, backed by a lively seafront promenade.

Reykjavik's man-made golden-sand beach with a warmed sea lagoon, hot tubs, a steam bath and year-round cold-water swimming.

A pebble beach just outside Dubrovnik's Ploče Gate, with swimming, a beach club and standout views of the walls and Lokrum Island.

Split's famous sandy city beach and birthplace of picigin, with shallow water, lively beach bars and a short walk from the Old Town.

A central Málaga beach with dark sand, a seafront promenade and easy connections to the harbour and historic centre.