Tired of crowded public beaches, where it is impossible to relax? Well all over Europe there are beautiful unspoiled beaches where you can enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. Here are the 8 best beaches in Europe that have not yet been discovered by the general public.
1. Isola Bella, Italy
This beach is located on the island of Isola Bella, Italy, hence the name Isola Bella, located near Sicily. It is also known as ‘the Pearl of the Ionian Sea’. The beach has several picturesque bays and caves for swimming. Until 1990 it was private property, but luckily this beach is now open to everyone.
2. Sveti Stefan Beach, Montenegro
Montenegro is becoming more and more popular and one of its most beautiful beaches is Sveti Stefan. The pink sand of this beach makes it a must-see. However, it comes with a price tag. This is because the facilities around the beach are a bit expensive.
Montenegro is becoming more and more popular and one of its most beautiful beaches is Sveti Stefan. The pink sand of this beach makes it a must-see. However, it comes with a price tag. This is because the facilities around the beach are a bit expensive.
3. Porto Limnionas, Greece
Porto Limnionas, located in Zakynthos, is one of the best hidden beaches on this island. If you want to get there, you will have to drive through several mountain villages. This beach is more for adventure lovers as it is mainly made up of impressive rocks where you can jump off and caves where you can swim and snorkel.
Porto Limnionas, located in Zakynthos, is one of the best hidden beaches on this island. If you want to get there, you will have to drive through several mountain villages. This beach is more for adventure lovers as it is mainly made up of impressive rocks where you can jump off and caves where you can swim and snorkel.
4. Cala Mariolu, Italy
Sardinia has many beaches where you can relax. But Cala Mariolu is one of the most appreciated beaches on the island. It is a perfect place to practice snorkeling or diving. The beach is very calm and luckily there are no crowded hotels nearby. So you can enjoy some peace and quiet to the fullest!
Sardinia has many beaches where you can relax. But Cala Mariolu is one of the most appreciated beaches on the island. It is a perfect place to practice snorkeling or diving. The beach is very calm and luckily there are no crowded hotels nearby. So you can enjoy some peace and quiet to the fullest!
5. Elafonisi, Greece
When you go to Crete, you will hear the name Elafonissi several times. Elafonissi is one of the most beautiful beaches on this island, as it is a white sand beach separated from the coast by a lagoon. The beach is normally white, but sometimes it turns pink due to the pink shell sand. Through a narrow strip of sand you can even walk to the islet of Lafonisi at low tide.
When you go to Crete, you will hear the name Elafonissi several times. Elafonissi is one of the most beautiful beaches on this island, as it is a white sand beach separated from the coast by a lagoon. The beach is normally white, but sometimes it turns pink due to the pink shell sand. Through a narrow strip of sand you can even walk to the islet of Lafonisi at low tide.
6. Podrace, Croatia
Croatia is becoming a popular beach destination as it has beautiful nature and some of the most beautiful beaches. Podrace is located in Brela, a small town between the Biokovo Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. This beach is very small and there is sand and stone, but the water is crystal clear. Other beaches in Croatia are also worth visiting, such as Zlatni Rat, which is definitely a must-see, as it is a prime beach spot in the summer, and also a perfect spot for windsurfing.
Croatia is becoming a popular beach destination as it has beautiful nature and some of the most beautiful beaches. Podrace is located in Brela, a small town between the Biokovo Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. This beach is very small and there is sand and stone, but the water is crystal clear. Other beaches in Croatia are also worth visiting, such as Zlatni Rat, which is definitely a must-see, as it is a prime beach spot in the summer, and also a perfect spot for windsurfing.
7. Praia da Marinha, Portugal
Praia da Marinha, located in the south of Portugal, also known as the ‘Golden Beach’, is famous for the beautiful cliffs and the high quality of the water with its beautiful turquoise color. You can also snorkel in the caves and discover the incredible Portuguese underwater life.
Praia da Marinha, located in the south of Portugal, also known as the ‘Golden Beach’, is famous for the beautiful cliffs and the high quality of the water with its beautiful turquoise color. You can also snorkel in the caves and discover the incredible Portuguese underwater life.
8. Oludeniz, Türkiye
The name Oludeniz means “dead sea”, the beach gets its name from its calm waters, even during storms. Oludeniz is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean, as it is located in the southern part of Turkey. Which is not surprising since the water is a beautiful turquoise color and the beach is pearly white.
The name Oludeniz means “dead sea”, the beach gets its name from its calm waters, even during storms. Oludeniz is one of the most photographed beaches in the Mediterranean, as it is located in the southern part of Turkey. Which is not surprising since the water is a beautiful turquoise color and the beach is pearly white.
