Whether you’re seeking sandy isolation or somewhere to let down your sun-bleached hair, Europe’s near-limitless supply of world class beaches really can cater for everyone. We’ve picked out a handful of the best beaches in Europe, many of which consistently feature on the covers of glossy brochures and travel magazines. Can you guess where they are?
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A.
This spectacular beach may not offer much in the way of bars or entertainment, but the pristine white sand and stunning backdrop more than makes up for any shortcomings. It can be found at the end of a 15-mile long and winding road through jaw-droppingly beautiful scenery.
Where are we?
B.
Reachable by foot or kayak, this tiny cuticle of white sand is nestled between honey-coloured sandstone and sea that’s clear and clean and blue. A walk along the cliffs promises more of the same, as well as the chance to enjoy a glass of something refreshing and tasty bite to eat.
Where are we?
C.
Another of Europe’s most iconic beaches, this long stretch of white sand and turquoise lagoon is famous for paragliding and marks the start of one of the country’s most popular walking trails. Factor this stunning bird’s-eye view into consideration and it’s not hard to see why.
Where are we?
D.
Another European beach, another golden cape jutting out into azure sea. Whether you’re thinking of lounging under the sun or exploring the warm, shallow water, this long peninsula provides the ideal base and can become understandably crowded during peak season.
Where are we?
E.
The last mystery beach on our list, this is also perhaps one of the most celebrated, regularly being named among the best beaches in the world. The sheltered, electrically blue sea gives way to large expanse on which bathers can dry off under the warm sun.
Where are we?
Can you identify all of the countries in our selection of Europe’s best beaches?
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A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Croatia
E. Spain
A. Wales
B. Portugal
C. Greece
D. Turkey
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland – UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland, B. Portugal, C. Turkey, D. Croatia and E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Algarve
C. Turkey Blue Lagoon
D. Croatia Zlatni Rat
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A : Outer Hebrides (Scotland),B; Algarve (Portugal) C; Oludeniz (Turkey),D: Brac Island (Croatia) E: Myrtos Beach (Kefalonia)
A. Seilebost Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo, Algarve, Portugal
C. Oludeniz, Turkey
D. Brac, Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
A) Scotland
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Crotia
E) Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
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A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A = Outer Hebrides
B = Algarve
C = Olu Deniz
D = Island of Brac
E = Myrtos Beach
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland. B. Portugal. C. Turkey. D. Croatia. E greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland
B) Turkey
C) Portugal
D) Crotia
E) Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Crotia
E) Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland or UK.
B. Portugal.
C. Turkey.
D. Croatia.
E. Greece.
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
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A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
Answers:
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Croatia
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
Answers –
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
Answers =
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A) Scotland (United Kingdom)
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Crotia
E) Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
My answers:
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland – UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A Scotland
B Portugal
C Turkey
D Croatia
E Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Seilebost Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo, Algarve, Portugal
C. Oludeniz, Turkey
D. Brac, Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Seilebost Beach – Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo – Algarve – Portugal
C. Oludeniz – Turkey
D. Brac – Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach – Greece
A. Scotland / UK (and I have been there many times, I love it!)
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Algarve, Portugal
C. Oludeniz, Turkey
D. Brac, Croatia
E. Kefalonia, Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Croatia
E. Spain
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece (Kefalonia)
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A) Scotland, UK
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Croatia
E) Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland, UK
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Croatia
E) Greece
A. Scotland UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Croatia
E) Greece
A) Scotland
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Crotia
E) Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland, UK
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Croatia
E) Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A Isle of Harris Huisinis beach Scotland
B Praia dos Tres Irmaos Algarve
C Oludeniz beach Turkey
D Zlatni Rat beach Croatia
E Myrtos Beach Kefalonia Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Croatia
E. Spain
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Greece
D. Croatia
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Algarve
C. Turkey Blue Lagoon
D. Croatia Zlatni Rat
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
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A. Seilebost Beach,Isle of Harris,Scotland
B.Praia do Camilo,Algarve,Portugal
C.Olu Deniz,Turkey
D. Zlatni Rat Beach,Brac Island,Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach,Kefalonia,Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Huisinis Beach, Isle of Harris
B. Praia Dona Ana, Lagos, Portugal
C. Oludeniz Beach, Turkey
D. Zlatni Rat Beach, Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A Scotland
B Portugal
C Turkey
D Croatia
E Greece
A – Scotland
B – Portugal
C – Turkey
D – Croatia
E – Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
a- Isle of Harris, Scotland
b- Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
c- Oludeniz, Turkey
d- Myrtos beach, Kefalonia (Greece).
e- Brac island, Croatia.
A. Seilebost Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo, Algarve, Portugal
C. Oludeniz, Turkey
D. Brac, Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
isle of harris, Scotland
Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
Oludeniz, Turkey
myrtos beach, kefalonia (greece)
Brac island, Croatia.
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A) Scotland
B) Portugal
C) Turkey
D) Greece
E) Croatia
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Greece
E. Croatia
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A) Isle of Harris, Scotland
B) Praia do Camilo, Portugal
C) Oludeniz, Turkey
D) Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
E) Brac Island, Croatia
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Turkey
C. Italy
D. Portugal
E. Spain
A – Scotland
B – Portugal
C – Turkey
D – Croatia
E – Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Greece
E. Croatia
1. Isle of Harris – SCOTLAND,UK
2. Praia Do Camilo , Algarve – PORTUGAL
3.Ouldeniz – TURKEY
4. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia – GREECE
5. Brac Island – CROATIA
A. Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo, Portugal
C. Olu Deniz, Turkey
D. Kefalonia, Greece
E. Brac Island, Croatia.
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A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A- Isle of harris, Scotland
B- Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
C- Oludeniz, Turkey
D- myrtos beach, kefalonia (greece)
E- Brac island, Croatia.
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
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Thanks, Vicky – that’s great news! I’ll message you on FB. Thanks again.
Best wishes
Fiona x
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
Scotland
Portugal
Turkey
Croatia
Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
a- isle of harris, Scotland
b- Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
c- Oludeniz, Turkey
d- myrtos beach, kefalonia (greece)
e- Brac island, Croatia.
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
a- Isle of harris, Scotland
b- Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
c- Oludeniz, Turkey
d- Myrtos beach, Kefalonia (greece)
e- Brac island, Croatia
A. Scotland
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Seilebost Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland
B. Praia do Camilo, Algarve, Portugal
C. Oludeniz, Turkey
D. Brac, Croatia
E. Myrtos Beach, Kefalonia, Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece
A- Isle of harris, Scotland
B- Praia do Camilo, Portugal.
C- Oludeniz, Turkey
D- myrtos beach, kefalonia (greece)
E- Brac island, Croatia.
A. Scotland / UK
B. Portugal
C. Turkey
D. Croatia
E. Greece