What are the most beautiful beaches in Europe? The 2023 ranking
It is never too late to prepare for your holidays. And if, unfortunately, you were unable to book them in time, Tripadvisor takes you on a journey with its ranking of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. White sand, turquoise water, and heavenly scenery… These places, favored by travelers in 2023, make you want to escape. A little surprise: at tenth place is Saint-Malo beach. As a result, Bretons have nothing to envy from the heavenly islands!
The most beautiful beach in Europe: Reynisfarja Beach in Iceland
Who doesn’t dream of seeing the Northern Lights on a black sand beach? Reynisfjara beach is one of the most visited sites in Iceland and is considered the most beautiful beach in the country. The location of many films and series (Game of Throne, Star Trek, Star wars…), Reynisfjara is a real must-see. Located in Vik, this area is renowned for its fantastic black sand beaches – due to volcanic ash, arches and rocks in the sea. In both winter and summer, photographers come to place their camera tripod on the beach to capture this natural masterpiece with sunset light.
Brittany in the Top 10
Yes, the beach of the Sillon in Brittany is ranked among the most beautiful in Europe. Famous for its breakwaters that have protected the fortifications and dikes of Saint-Malo for nearly 200 years, the beach of the Sillon is used to honors. Already crowned in 2018 and 2021, the Malouine beach has again been named the most beautiful beach in France by the site Tripadvisor. And for good reason, its long golden sandy beach when the tide is low as well as its light waves. Heavenly! To find another French beach, you have to go down to 23rd place with Palombaggia in Corsica.
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