Top Ten European Beaches

Costa Del Sol (Spain) - The Costa Del Sol is much like the Algarve in terms of beaches and weather. The mountains to the north provide a wonderful backdrop and shelter from the winds in the north. There is very little rain which makes this the perfect beach destination. The region also has plenty of activities for young and old. Definitely consider it as a possible destination on your European vacation.

Costa Blanca (Spain) - Spain is a country rich in spectacular beaches. The Costa Blanca is an area that provides old world charm with all of the more modern amenities not to mention fabulous beaches and some great nightlife. There are some enormous beaches in this region like the Playa de San Juan-Condomina (Alicante).

Costa Dorada (Spain) - This area in the south of Catalonia is known for fine sand beaches and great dunes. This is a very popular family destination because of the extensive holiday apartments available. The water is also very shallow so it's great for kids.

Costa Del Garraf (Spain) - Located to the south of Barcelona this region of Spain is home to the town of Sitges which has become a popular destination for the gay community. The beach her is very clean and there is outstanding nightlife for both straight and gay individuals.

Cote d"Azur (French Riviera) - Who hasn't dreamt of spending some time on a beach in the French Riviera. It's no longer a destination for just the rich and famous, in fact, there are some wonderful little towns like Beaulieu-sur-Mer which you'll never want to leave. it definately has some of the top ten European beaches.

Cinque Terra (Italian Riviera) - The Cinque Terra is a whole series of small villages each with lovely secluded beaches with very few people in comparison to other Italian beaches. The food is fantastic and the surroundings are almost surreal. If you're going to take a european vacation then you should consider this as a potential vacation spot.

Corsica (France) - Although it's a little bit of the beaten track Corsica has some great coastline with spectacular secluded beaches that you can have all to yourself. It's easy to get to by Ferry from Nice and is becoming more and more popular each year. Playa de San Juan-Condomina (Alicante)

Sardinia (Italy) - Sardinia is just the Italian version of Corsica but it is even less of a tourist destination. The beaches here will leave you breathless but there is less to due in terms of activities and nightlife.

Languedoc-Roussillon (France) - Finally I've included this region of France that has been popular with locals for years and includes almost endless kilometers of beach. Some of the small towns are popular with families while others offer opportunities for the young and old or the adventurous. There some great Scuba diving as well.