20/10/2026
Seven beaches worth travelling for. (As very committed beach enthusiasts, we’ve learnt a thing or two) 🏖️
1. Kaputaş Beach, Kalkan: A crescent of golden sand and shingle set at the mouth of a short gorge. You must negotiate 180 steps along the way, but the effort is well rewarded.
2. Navagio Beach, Zakynthos: Also known as Shipwreck Beach or Smuggler’s Cove, this spectacular horseshoe bay is encircled by dramatic cliffs, with the iconic remains of a ship resting in the fine white sand.
3. Praia da Marinha Beach, The Algarve: Set between Carvoeiro and Armação de Pêra, this is one of the Algarve's signature beaches, with golden cliffs, rock arches and turquoise water. Come for the scenery and stay for a swim.
4. La Grande Plage Beach, Biarritz: Presided over by the historic art deco casino, La Grande Plage has a sweeping promenade and a lively café culture. Add surf schools and Atlantic waves, and you have a beach with plenty of character.
5. Calamosche Beach, Sicily: Sheltered between two rocky promontories, this beautiful sandy cove offers calm, clear waters and unspoilt natural surroundings. A little slice of Sicilian coastal bliss.
6. Palombaggia Beach, Porto Vecchio: Pine trees, pale sand and translucent water set the scene at one of Corsica’s most celebrated beaches. Expect stylish beach restaurants, sun-loungers and long, leisurely lunches by the sea.
7. Sa Calobra Beach, Puerto Pollensa: Arrive by boat or drive the winding Sa Calobra road - a journey of about an hour from Pollensa - to reach this charming cove, through a tunnel carved into the mountain. Dramatic scenery and sparkling water make a visit here feel like a real adventure.
Did we miss any? Tell us your favourite beaches in the Mediterranean below.
