Beach Holidays

Best Beach in Spain

You can’t go wrong with a Spain beach holiday. From the golden coasts of the Costas on the mainland to the beaches of Majorca and Menorca on the Balearics, Spain has been the leading beach holiday hotspot for over 50 years. In fact, in 2019 over 18 million Brits visited Spain for a holiday, many of which may have headed to some of these fantastic beaches. 
Levante Beach, Benidorm: Benidorm’s famous beach. It’s over 2km long and attracts tens of thousands of Brits every year, drawn in by its lovely golden sands and plentiful amenities nearby. Located right in the heart of Benidorm, the whole town is easily accessible from wherever you decide to plonk yourself down and sunbathe. 
Cala Torta, Majorca: This is an unspoilt beach hidden away from the main tourist spots. If you find it you won’t be disappointed. Located north of Cala Millor, this secluded spot is ideal for you true romantics out here thanks to its relaxed and beautiful surroundings. 
Benirrás Beach, Ibiza: One of the popular beaches in Ibiza mainly due to the amazing atmosphere the beach generates in the height of summer. Benirrás is a medium sized beach with unbelievably clear water. Located on the north-west of the island, the beach is also animal friendly so ideal if you have a pooch in tow. 

Best Beach in Greece

With fantastic weather, lip-smacking cuisine and almost endless islands to explore, a beach holiday to Greece is always a winner. From the party island of Zante to the paradise shores of Crete, you have guaranteed beach holiday fun waiting for you wherever you decide to holiday. After all, over 3.5m of us visited Greece in 2019 so they can’t all be wrong! 
Navagio Beach, Zante: Known as Shipwreck Beach due to the shipwrecked boat that makes the beach so famous. The chances are you will have seen this beach before, it is one of the most photographed beaches in the world!
Koukounaries Beach, Skiathos: This beach is a protected nature reserve but still manages to create fantastic, buzzing atmosphere thanks to its amazing views, beach bars and water sports options. 
Kokkini Beach, Santorini: Known as the red beach thanks to fire coloured cliffs. For a romantic entrance why not arrive via boat instead of walking over some tough terrain. A word of warning though, it can get busy in the summer months so get there early or you may be disappointed. 

Best Beach in Turkey

If it is blue flag beaches you want, then Turkey really does deliver. The whole coastline is dotted with gorgeous sandy beaches just waiting to be explored. In fact, the popular resort of Antalya has over 200 blue flag beaches alone! Make Turkey your next beach holiday destination to ensure you return home fully tanned and full of amazing memories. Over 2.5m Brits visited Turkey in 2019 and this number will only go up in the coming years. 
Icmeler Beach, Marmaris: Located near the popular resort of Marmaris, this beach is perfect for families and all types of holidaymakers who want a great beach holiday with all amenities close to hand. 
Blue Lagoon, Oludeniz: This is probably the most famous beach in all of Turkey, even if you don’t recognise the name you’ll recognise the images of the beach as it is everywhere! Few places in the world let alone Europe match up to its natural beauty.
Cleopatra Beach, Alanya: Another extremely popular beach with tourists, Cleopatra Beach in the city centre of Alanya, in the foothills of Alanya Castle. With over 2.5km of fine sand and deep blue waters you’ll be returning to this beach again and again to catch some rays and relax by the sea. 

Best Beach in Cancun

Non-stop nightlife, amazing weather and picture-perfect beaches make Cancun a beach holiday hotspot for people from all over the world. With over 20km of white sandy beaches, this destination is ideal for those who want to spend all day on the beach, catching the sun and people watching with a bit of high octane water sports thrown into the mix too. With over 500,000 British visitors every year, Mexico, and Cancun in particular, is growing in popularity with beach lovers so why not join them this year! 
Pearl Beach: Located on the north side of the peninsular, you’ll find shallow and calm waters as well as plenty of family friendly amenities.
Playa Delfines: This is Cancun's largest beach and has everything you would imagine a beach to have – amazingly white sand, electric blue water, plenty of amenities and umbrellas to rent to shield you from the blistering sun. This beach really is what Cancun beach holidays are all about. 
Costa Mujeres: Around 30 minutes north of the Hotel Zone you’ll find the gated community of Costa Mujeres. Instead of visiting the more popular Isla Blanca beach found here, head to the less developed Costa Mujeres beach instead. There are no amenities to speak of, but the fact it is not as developed as other beaches in Cancun means it is a rare sight in the area – an unspoiled beach that you can relax on and let the days drift by. 
 

Best Beach in Algarve

The south coast of Portugal is home to the Algarve, a hugely popular stretch of coastline that boasts brilliant golf courses, buzzing nightlife and mile after mile of soft golden sand. There are plenty of blue flag beaches across the region, with the resorts of Vilamoura, Albufeira Alvor and Lagos all top beach holiday choices. If you fancy yourself as a bit of a surfer, head to Sagres for some of the best surfing conditions in Europe. Otherwise, the beaches at Vilamoura are perfect for family days out by the sea.

Popular Short Haul Beach Holidays

Do you have a real urge to fly somewhere as soon as possible and get tanning on some golden sand? Well we don’t blame you, and the good news is that you have almost unlimited options with so many fantastic destinations just a few hours flight away. 
Spain is a big draw for millions of Brits, attracted not only by its fabulous beaches but also its value for money. With endless accommodation options in the likes of Benidorm, Tossa de Mar, Alicante and many other great beach resorts, it is little wonder that hopping on a plane and enjoying a last minute holiday to Spain is still a huge attraction to millions of Brits every year. 
Turkey is another great value destination with loads of beaches on offer. It is not uncommon to get an all inclusive seven night 5* break at a fraction of the price available in many other competing destinations, which is why summer holidays to Turkey are growing in popularity.
Looking for more inspiration? Greece, Majorca and Ibiza are also great beach holiday destinations only a few hours away so pick your favourite and get your holiday booked up today! 

Popular Long Haul Beach Holidays

If you want to experience something a little bit different this year, a long haul beach holiday could be just the ticket. With destinations such as Dubai, Cancun and Thailand having some of the world’s best beaches, it makes sense to save up your pennies and splash out on a once in a lifetime trip at a cost that may surprise you. 
Gone are the days where many of the most far flung destinations were out of reach for most, in fact a three or four night break in Dubai is not too much different in price to a week’s stay in Spain during the summer, and there are some fantastic all inclusive resorts in Cancun that offer fantastic value too. 
Other popular long haul beach holidays include Florida, the Maldives and Goa, all of which can offer the perfect mix of scorching weather, bleached white sand and welcoming waters. What are you waiting for, get your long haul beach holiday in the bag now!