A beach just three hours from the UK has been crowned one of the best in Europe.
While you might think of the Algarve as a popular spot for golfers and retirees, the location has just been named ‘Europe’s leading beach destination’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards – as it’s fast-becoming a hotspot for all ages.
The Algarve, in southern Portugal, just scooped the award for the tenth time in a row – and it’s worth pointing out that no other destination has won this accolade that many times.
Other top shortlisted beach destinations include: Cannes, France; Corfu, Greece; Costa Navarino, Greece; Mallorca, Spain; Marbella, Spain; Porto Santo Island, Madeira and Sardinia, Italy.
The sunny Algarve is home to more than 100 beaches and boasts around 200 km of stunning coastline.
There are also 88 Blue Flag beaches in this region – one of the largest concentrations of BF titles in Europe. This also means that the Algarve is home to some of the cleanest beaches in the world.
So you can rest safe in the knowledge that your dreamy Insta snaps won’t be ruined by rubbish on the sand or murky-looking water.
Speaking about winning the award, the president of the Algarve Tourism Bureau, André Gomes, said: ‘The Algarve has beaches to suit all tastes. From long, sandy beaches protected by golden cliffs to small bays nestled between rocks and the calm waters of the east coast beaches like Manta Rota and Altura, which are perfect for families.
‘Meanwhile, the west coast beaches of Amado, Bordeira and Monte Clerigo have some of the most scenic and uncrowded in the country and are a go-to destination for surfers. There also famous beach resort towns such as Albufeira, Lagos and Vilamoura, all with fine beaches.’
If you’re looking for a coastline slightly closer to home, Achmelvich in the Scottish Highlands was named one of the best in the world back in May.
You can find the full list of the world’s top 50 beaches, crowned earlier this year, below…
The top 50 beaches in the world, curated by Banana Boat:
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