European Beach Guides

Spain’s liveliest beach bars are Cafe Mambo and Cafe del Mar in Ibiza, Tumbao and Tangana in Tarifa, and Ocean Club in Marbella. Barcelona’s are cheapest but close earliest.

Spain's cheapest beach coasts are the Costa Calida and Costa de Almeria. Travel in May, June or September, eat the menu del dia at about 14 euros, and skip 10-euro sunbeds on free public sand.

Spain's hidden beaches: Gulpiyuri, Playa del Silencio, Praia das Catedrais, the Cies Islands, Cala Macarelleta, Los Muertos, Castell and Coll Baix. Three need permits or a shuttle.

Portugal's nine official nude beaches, from Bela Vista and Meco near Lisbon to Salto, Adegas and Tavira's Homem Nu, plus the tolerated beaches and the 2010 naturism law.

Italy's nude beaches operate on tolerance, not designation — except Capocotta near Rome. The Sardinian Costa Verde, Lido di Dante, Guvano, and Lecciona anchor the rest.

An honest guide to the best nude beaches in Greece: the long-tolerated coves of Mykonos, Paros, Antiparos, Naxos, Skiathos and Crete, the 1983 naturism law, and how to plan a clothing-optional island trip.

Croatia's naturist campsites and beaches: Valalta, Koversada's naturist section, Solaris, Bunculuka on Krk, Rab's Kandarola and Sahara, and Hvar's Pakleni Islands.

Ten European nude beaches that are legal or long tolerated, from Cap d'Agde and Île du Levant to Croatia's FKK camps and Sylt, with 2026 entry fees and rules.

The world's most iconic beach bars are not about expensive cocktails or Instagram aesthetics. They are about location, character, and the feeling of cold drink in hand with sand between your toes. This guide covers 14 standout beach bars from Nevis to Bali.

Beach day trips from ten major European cities, from Barcelona to Sitges and Lisbon to Cascais to Athens' Athenian Riviera and Rome's Sperlonga, with train logistics, costs, water temperatures, and honest assessments of each destination.

Five beach destinations optimized for retirees and long-stay travelers, with monthly cost breakdowns, healthcare access details, visa requirements, and base town recommendations for the Algarve (Portugal), Penang (Malaysia), Crete (Greece), Hua Hin (Thailand), and Spain's Costa Blanca.

The best beach restaurants serve fresh local catch in settings where sand between your toes is the point, not a service failure. From Sunshine’s corrugated-roof shack on Nevis to the 500-label wine list at Phuket’s Boathouse, this guide covers 12 standouts across four continents.

The best beach walks and coastal hikes worldwide, from Portugal's Fishermen's Trail and Italy's Path of the Gods to Australia's Great Ocean Walk, California's Lost Coast, and Kauai's Kalalau Trail, with distances, difficulty levels, and practical advice for sun, tides, and footwear.

A guide to Corsica's best beaches, from the famous sands of Palombaggia and Santa Giulia in the south to the remote Desert des Agriates beaches of Saleccia and Lotu in the north, plus the Lavezzi Islands, west coast surf spots, and practical advice on ferries, driving, and Corsican food.

Working remotely from the beach requires more than a laptop and a good view. This guide ranks 8 coastal cities on practical nomad criteria: internet speed (50+ Mbps minimum), coworking spaces, digital nomad visa availability, cost of living, and actual beach quality.

A beach-focused Greek island hopping route through the Cyclades: Naxos for sandy perfection, Paros for windsurf and nightlife, Milos for volcanic geology, and Santorini for the caldera. Includes ferry costs, daily budgets, and honest restaurant recommendations.

Greek island hopping doesn't require a luxury budget. By targeting shoulder season, choosing affordable islands like Naxos and Paros over Mykonos, and mastering the ferry system, you can explore for €50-80 per day.

A guide to Europe's best beach destinations accessible by train, covering routes from Paris to Nice, Madrid to Barcelona, Rome to Puglia, Lisbon to the Algarve, and Athens to the Pelion. Includes travel times, advance fare prices, and the beaches waiting at each station.

A wind-sport rider's guide to the world's top kite and windsurf beaches: Tarifa, Dakhla, Leucate, Cabarete, Cumbuco, Langebaan, and Essaouira. Includes wind reliability data, lesson costs, gear rental prices, and when to book trips for maximum wind days.

Georgia's Black Sea coast beaches from Batumi's 7-kilometer promenade to Ureki's black magnetic sand, with real costs (rooms from $11/night), food, transport logistics, and why this overlooked coastline deserves a place on your travel radar.

Ibiza's 210 km coastline holds over 80 beaches, from the turquoise layers of Cala Comte to the drumming circles at Benirràs. A guide to the island's best beaches, from south to north, with prices, tips, and the spots locals prefer.

Northern France's 1,000+ kilometers of coastline include chalk cliffs at Etretat, pink granite boulders in Brittany, D-Day landing beaches, and walled cities like Saint-Malo. Cooler water, fewer crowds, and the best seafood in France.

The best beaches in northern Spain from Basque Country to Galicia, covering La Concha, Playa del Silencio, the Cies Islands, and the Beach of the Cathedrals, with road trip logistics and budget estimates.

Puglia's 800-kilometer coastline delivers turquoise Salento coves, dramatic Gargano cliffs, and some of Italy's best beach food — all at half the price of the Amalfi Coast. Here are the beaches worth planning a trip around.