Elafonissi Beach, Greece

The most beautiful beaches in the world are close by

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 27.02.2026

If you fancy the beach, sun and sea and are looking for inspiration for your next vacation, Tripadvisor's new beach ranking might help you decide where to go. The good news is that you don't have to travel far - some of the most beautiful beaches in the world are in Europe.

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What makes a beautiful beach? It's when soft, fine, white sand meets a clear, turquoise-blue sea. What you can do without: crowds of people sharing your paradise and garbage left behind. The travel platform "Tripadvisor" has determined which coasts are particularly fantastic based on millions of reviews. 24 dream beaches have made it onto the list - many of them surprisingly easy to reach in Europe. Falstaff TRAVEL presents the Top 4.

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