Stunning island next to the UK – with seal safaris and ‘world-class’ beaches where precious gemstones wash up on shore

and ‘world- class’ beaches where precious gemstones wash up on shore

Located in the North Sea, just off the coast of southwestern Denmark lies a lesser-known Danish island home to 'world-class' beaches, where amber washes up on shore.

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Fanø is the very northernmost of the Danish Wadden Sea Islands, and it's the only island on Jutland's west coast with a direct ferry connection to the mainland.

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It's estimated around 3,000 seals have been spotted in the Wadden Sea around Fanø, with seal safaris being a popular activity on the island.

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The best stretch of beach to visit is from Fanø Bad to Rindby Strand - a wide strip of sand where new dunes appear every year.

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Sønderho has been named Denmark's most beautiful village thanks to the traditional Fanø cottages that have been well-preserved.

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Other attractions in the town include the Art Museum, Nana's Stue – a café with a collection of old Fanø tiles - Sønderho Mill and Sønderho Church.

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