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WONDER IS ALL AROUND BACKGROUNDERS THE HOTTEST BEACHES IN EUROPE EUROPE’S BEACHES ARE RATED AMONGST THE WORLD’S BEST FOR A VARIETY OF REASONS: THEIR STUNNING SCENERY, THEIR UNIQUE NATURE AND THEIR LIVELY ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS. HERE IS A SELECTION OF SOME OF THE MOST UNIQUE SPOTS EUROPE’S COASTLINE HAS TO OFFER. D Sinemorets © Shutterstock BULGARIA, SINEMORETS, BURGAS THE BLACK PEARL Visiting this Black Sea village, close to Bulgaria’s border with Turkey, comes with some nice surprises. In this hidden nook you will find two beautiful beaches, one of them formed next to a natural estuary where the Veleka River meets the sea amidst the fauna of the Strandzha National Park. The area offers plenty of wildlife-spotting opportunities for curious travellers. D http://goo.gl/maps/hrakO DENMARK, SØNDERHO, FANØ AN IDYLLIC ISLAND Come and discover Denmark’s best-kept secret. Fanø Island is an ideal place to relax. Picture the setting: migrating birds swirling overhead and a coastline dotted with quaint maritime villages. Fanø’s beach is incredibly wide at low tide and you can walk several kilometers towards the North Sea. The beach is ideal for discovering amber, or for adventuring as you can even drive your car on certain sections of these vast sands. D http://goo.gl/maps/OdS0W FRANCE, SANTA GIULIA, CORSICA D Sønderho PARADISE IN A NUTSHELL © VisitDenmark/Wedigo Ferchland This is paradise in a nutshell. The blinding white sand and turquoise water make Santa Giulia glimmer like a jewel in the sunshine. Sur- rounded by pine trees, the beach is a hive of activity with windsurfing, canoeing, horseback riding and quad bikes, all available for when it becomes too hot to continue basking in the sun. D http://goo.gl/maps/nr6Ls ITALY, RABBIT BEACH, SICILY THE TURTLE NEST Rabbit Beach is as unusual as its name suggests. Situated on the Island of Lampedusa, off the coast of Southern Sicily, this unique spot is a treasure chest of wildlife. It is most noted for being one of the few places in the Mediterranean where loggerhead turtles go to lay their eggs. Only reachable by boat, the journey makes the beach itself an even more satisfying destination. D http://goo.gl/maps/bVwRo LITHUANIA, CURONIAN SPIT ATLANTIS OF THE BALTICS Get in touch with your wild side! A manic mixture of giant sand dunes and windswept forest characterises this long stretch of sand. Myths surround these massive dunes, including the belief that villages are buried beneath the daunting dunes. D http://goo.gl/maps/5boEY MALTA, RAMLA BAY, GOZO FIT FOR A KING A beach fit for a king! A short ferry ride from the main island of Malta is Gozo, with Ramla Bay tucked away in a fertile valley. Upon vis- D Sopot Beach © Polish Tourism Organisation iting Ramla Bay, you will be struck by its long-stretch of brilliant red sands. Close by is Calypso’s Cave, a spot identified with Odysseus, the legendary Greek king. D http://goo.gl/maps/p7H9Q POLAND, SOPOT BEACH A SAUCY SPOT The atmosphere of the 30s combined with the hottest new trends make Sopot a scorching destination. Sopot is one of three cities that make up Poland’s coastal triangle. The beach itself has a Central European feel, with beer gardens and music clubs located straight on the sand and on the wooden pier. At night the promenade continues to be a hive of activity, making it a fantastic destination for more noc- turnal travellers! D http://goo.gl/maps/11Ndc PORTUGAL, FALESIA BEACH, ALGARVE RUBY ROCKS Prepare to be impressed by Falésia, one of the Algarve’s most stun- ning beaches, with its long stretch of white sand running alongside the dramatic backdrop of red cliffs. The beach is a quiet haven amongst all the crowded beaches in the region, but offering enough leisure facili- ties to ensure a comfortable day. Make sure you eat a delicious lunch at one of the restaurants alongside this unforgettable landscape. D http://goo.gl/maps/nwlU1 D Rhossili Bay © Shutterstock SPAIN, EL CABANYAL, VALENCIA URBAN ESCAPE The hustle and bustle of city life extends to El Cabanyal, Valencia’s city beach. The promenade is lined with restaurants serving delicious steaming pans of the local pride, fresh seafood paella, whilst locals enjoy a cold glass of beer in one of the many cafes as they soak up the rays. Is there a better way to go native? D http://goo.gl/maps/gUBKa UNITED KINGDOM, RHOSSILI BAY, WALES TRANQUIL CLIMBS An unspoilt beach is a rare find in the modern age, but Rhossili is exactly that with its pure sands and stunning sunsets. This is a beach to be enjoyed slowly, if you don’t arrive with a peaceful mind you will definitely leave with one! Visitors should also be sure to explore the gorgeous green pastures beyond. D http://goo.gl/maps/dDYtp.