A sandy beach in Cefalu, Sicily, Italy. Cefalu is an attractive historic town and seaside resort.
Holidaymakers on the golden sands of Papagayao Beach (Playa del Papagayo) in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.
A beach on the Island of Porto Santo, one of the Madeira Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Portugal.
The Blue Lagoon on Comino island offers an idyllic turquoise beach in Malta.
S ICI LY, I TALY
L ANZAROTE , CANARY I SL ANDS
A quiet destination steeped in history, Sicily is a scenic, slow-paced place which goes beyond the mere beach destination. The main island boasts stunning beaches, charming seaside towns, such as Syracuse and Trapani, and well- preserved Roman and Greek ruins which have stood for millennia. If you’re the type who likes to explore, a day or two island-hopping across the Aeolian Islands will prove to be an adventure.
Right near Morocco on the edge of Europe, Spain’s Canary Islands are a year- round destination for the beach enthusiast. An archipelago, each island has its own personality, but by far the most impressive is Lanzarote. With its secluded beaches, white sands, and the world-famous Papagayo Beach, which is shaped like a shell, Lanzarote is characterised by volcanic hills and is a popular destination amont sun-seekers, who flock to the island every year. And if you’re a diving enthusiast, Museo Atlantico, Europe’s first underwater museum, will impress.
COMINO, MAL TA
Malta might be an underrated beach destination, but it has much to offer. One of the hidden gems of Europe is in Malta — Comino, an island with a dazzling turquoise lagoon which enthrals everyone who visits. Also known as the Blue Lagoon, Comino features one of the prettiest, most striking beaches in the whole of Europe. With peaceful warm, clear waters and chilled vibes, especially in the off-season, Comino should be on your bucket list.
PORTO SANTO, MADE I RA, PORTUGAL
Another year-round destination, Portugal’s Porto Santo near Madeira, is renowned for its dazzling beaches, snorkelling sites, and miles of pristine, fine sand. Situated about 620 miles off of the mainland in the Atlantic Ocean, Madeira and Porto Santo also offer innumerable hiking opportunities for the adventurous, superb tropical gardens, and a lively cultural scene that will please all-comers. Oh, and the sweet taste of refreshing Madeira wine is a bonus.
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