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25. Cala Capreria, Italy -

Score: 3.931

A hidden gem in the Riserva dello Zingaro in Sicily, this small pebble beach is known for its crystal clear waters.

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24. Spiaggia di Porto Giunco, Italy -

Score: 3.939

Located in the southeastern corner of Sardinia, Porto Giunco is one of the finest beaches on the island.

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23. Praia da Terra Estreita, Portugal -

Score: 3.959

Located on Tavira Island in Portugal's Algarve region, this rarely crowded beach embraces the ocean with its golden-white sands.

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22. Playa Primera de El Sardinero, Spain -

Score: 3.970

Located in the center of Santander, this expansive sandy beach is great if you're looking for a city and beach holiday at the same time.

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21. Warnemünde Strand, Germany -

Score: 3.988

Surprisingly, Germany also has a beach worth visiting this summer! Warnemünde Strand is great if you want to visit the beautiful Baltic Coast.

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20. Praia do Garajau, Portugal -

Score: 3.996

Integrated into a marine reserve on Madeira island, Praia do Garajau's natural conditions are perfect for scuba diving.

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19. Spiaggia di Mari Pintau, Italy -

Score: 3.999

Another breathtaking beach in Sardinia, this pebble beach is also located on the southeastern corner of the island.

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18. Oprna Bay, Croatia -

Score: 4.011

An idyllic pebble beach, Oprna Bay is a true gem and one of the most beautiful beaches on the Croatian island of Krk.

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17. Praia da Armona, Portugal -

Score: 4.018

Located on Armona Island in the Algarve, this long, sandy beach is accessible by ferry or water taxi from the city of Olhão.

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16. Seitan Limania, Greece -

Score: 4.019

Located in the northeastern coast of Crete, Seitan Limania is a beautiful, hidden beach. The rocky underwater is perfect for snorkeling!

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15. Ponta da Calheta, Portugal -

Score: 4.028

Located on the small island of Porto Santo, in the archipelago of Madeira, this beach is a beautiful five-mile (nine-km) stretch of sand.

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14. Playa de Mónsul, Spain -

Score: 4.030

Located on the coast of Almería in southeast Andalusia, this beach is known for its distinctive rock in the middle.

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13. Cala Saladeta, Spain -

Score: 4.046

Locally known as Calo s'Alga or Racó of s'Alga, this little Ibiza beach is a calm haven on the notorious party island.

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12. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Italy -

Score: 4.055

Located on the island of Lampedusa, 109 miles (176 km) south-west of Sicily, Spiaggia dei Conigli, or Rabbit Beach, is named after its original inhabitants.

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11. San Juan Playa, Spain -

Score: 4.081

Approximately six miles (10 km) northeast of the coastal city of Alicante you'll find the beautiful San Juan Playa.

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10. Praia da Marinha, Portugal -

Score: 4.086

One of the most emblematic beaches of Portugal, Praia da Marinha is located on the Atlantic Coast in Caramujeira, Algarve.

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9. Mala Raduča, Croatia -

Score: 4.1

In the center of Primošten, along the town promenade, lies the idyllic pebble-covered beach of Mala Raduča. It's truly a Croatian summer dream!

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8. Seagull’s Rocks, Croatia -

Score: 4.130

Known as Galebove stijene in Croatian, this rock beach is located in Stoja, one of Pula's neighborhoods, and is the most western beach in the city.

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7. Spiaggia di Tuerredda, Italy -

Score: 4.137

With its stunning blue water and fine white sand, Spiaggia di Tuerredda is among the most beautiful and most famous beaches in Sardinia.

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6. Cala Comte, Spain -

Score: 4.142

Located in southwestern Ibiza, Cala Comte is an enchanting beach with beautiful turquoise water.

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5. Lama Monachile, Italy -

Score: 4.153

Lama Monachile beach is set in a rocky sea inlet, surrounded with high cliffs and houses in the town of Polignano a Mare.

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4. Playa de Las Canteras, Spain -

Score: 4.213

In the vibrant heart of Las Palmas on the island of Gran Canaria lies one of Europe's most famous city beaches, Las Canteras.

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3. Pasjača Beach, Croatia -

Score: 4.219

Nestled between a towering 200-foot (60-m) cliff and pristine waters of the Adriatic, Pasjača Beach is a hidden little gem that cracks the top three.

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Pasjača Beach, Croatia -

Tucked along the coast near Popovići, close to Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport, Pasjača Beach has an excellent water quality rating.

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2. Praia da Falésia, Portugal -

Score: 4.268

Claiming the second spot on Europe's best beaches list is Praia da Falésia in the Algarve coast.

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Praia da Falésia, Portugal -

This gem of a beach is celebrated for its striking golden clay cliffs and inviting blue waters. Visitors here are also treated to sublime weather conditions all year around.

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1. Playa de La Concha, Spain -

Score: 4.29

Celebrated for its stunning views, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant promenade, Playa de La Concha is Europe's best beach in 2024.

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Playa de La Concha, Spain -

Located in the Basque city of San Sebastián, this beach offers an ideal location, sparkling clean waters, and balmy weather.

Sources: (BookRetreats) (Time Out) 

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