“The Guardian”a prestigious British newspaper founded in 1821, selected the Top 10 seaside resorts in Europe. These are quiet, uncontaminated places to stay for sunbathing, snorkeling or total relaxation. Among these, a splendid Italian site stands out for its beauty and value.
From Greece to Turkey via Croatia
The journey of “The Guardian” begins from Greece, and more precisely from Asos, village located on the west coast of the island of Kefalonia. It is a small place but where it is possible to perceive the whole spirit of Greece, thanks to its succession of white houses which overlook a magnificent horseshoe-shaped bay.
There is certainly no shortage of precious ruins, many of which are scattered in its narrow streets, which somehow give way to two small beaches which, however, are only the prelude to the untouched beauty of this place: just rent a motorboat to discover small bays. and breathtaking coves.
Now let’s fly to Akyaka, also known as the “White Bank” of Türkiye. Overlooking the mouth of the Azmak River, in the sparkling Gökova Bay, in addition to offering an enchanting beach, it also offers a network of bougainvillea-covered streets, traditional lokantas (simple bistros) and cafes.
Still in Türkiye, “The Guardian” praises Göltürkbükü, where you can experience an atmosphere very similar to that which characterizes the much more famous Côte d’Azur. In this elegant city, there are so many things to do and strolling among its boutiques is a pleasure for the eyes and the ego.
We are now flying to Croatia and more precisely to Šibenik, which rises in the historic region of Dalmatia, along a crystal clear Adriatic Sea. It is a picturesque town characterized by elegant Venetian architecture and dotted with terracotta-roofed houses. The visitor can wander through a tangle of streets and alleys that lead to treasures of pure value, such as the fortress of San Michele which dates back to the 11th century. Sea lovers should not miss this opportunity Banj Beachawarded the Blue Flag.
Again in Croatia but this time to discover Cavtat, one of the most visited places in the Dubrovnik region: it is full of terracotta roofs that undulate around a small horseshoe-shaped bay, with two forested peninsulas extending towards Dubrovnik. There is no shortage of delicious cafes and restaurants, often overlooking crystal clear waters.
All the best from France and Spain
“The Guardian” also recommends flying to France and more precisely to The fleet: it is one of the most beautiful villages on the Île de Ré, which places the visitor facing a tangle of streets and alleys which run between houses in classic Breton style, a seafront full of restaurants and a large marina. Not to be missed is the nearby Arnérault beach, which also offers several corners of natural shade to recover from the summer heat.
France gains an additional place on this list with Concarneau, city considered one of the most important fishing ports in the country. Steeped in history, it offers a pretty old town set on a small island, and cobbled streets winding between the houses up to the bustling fishing port. Then there is the Plage des Sables Blancs, a long stretch of pristine sand located just a short walk from the city center.
ovens Rather, it’s a charming village in a bay in the north of Spain’s Balearic island of Menorca, which impresses with its simple seafront dotted with palm trees. Particularly known for water sports, it is full of heavenly beaches nearby such as Cala Tirant, on the other side of the promontory, with clear waters and a large expanse of sand.
Then again Spain with Llafranc, one of the three coastal towns belonging to the municipality of Palafrugell, which enters the hearts of its visitors for its poetic mix of whitewashed houses, full of blue doors, and small fishing boats floating on the water. Once the most glamorous place in Costa Brava today offers the possibility of practicing various water sports, including kayaking, sailing, scuba diving and paddleboarding, but also unforgettable walks like the one around the pine-covered promontory to Calella de Palafrugell.
Santa Maria di Castellabate, among the best destinations in Europe
The only Italian citizen on this list is Saint Mary of Castellabate, a famous seaside resort in the province of Salerno. We are among the wonders of Cilento, in what seems to be a village frozen in time because “fishing boats return early in the morning to supply the town’s restaurants, while fishermen repair their nets on the Blue Flag beaches “, we” reads the newspaper, which goes on to point out that “days can be spent lounging on the sand or following hiking trails in the Cilento National Parkwith the neighboring archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia.