Europe’s best beaches named by TripAdvisor 

This crescent of fine golden sand with an adjoining boardwalk is popular with families, while the coast is loved by surfers.

Basque Country, Spain

LA CONCHA BEACH

LA CONCHA BEACH 

Backed by fiery red cliffs, this Blue Flag beach stretches four miles, with a nature park running along the clifftops.

Algarve, Portugal

PRAIA DA FALESIA

PRAIA DA FALESIA

The pristine white sands of this beach are best known as a nesting site for loggerhead sea turtles.

Sicily

SPIAGGIA DEI CONIGLI

SPIAGGIA DEI CONIGLI

On Iceland’s south coast, this black volcanic sand beach is a must-see on any trip to the land of fire and ice.

Vik, Iceland

REYNISFJARA BEACH

REYNISFJARA BEACH

In the heart of buzzing capital Las Palmas, these golden sands are perfect for all beach lovers.

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS

PLAYA DE LAS CANTERAS

Gran Canaria

Powdery white and pink sands are the stand-out feature of this large beach on Crete’s western coast.

FALASSARNA BEACH

FALASSARNA BEACH

Crete, Greece

Surrounded by near-vertical limestone cliffs and green hills of pines, this 800m crescent white pebble beach promises a different, stunning view morning, noon and dusk.

MYRTOS BEACH

MYRTOS BEACH

Kefalonia, Greece