The Best Five Beaches in Europe
December 14, 2005 by
Some of the most beautiful and magnificent beaches in the world follow the European Coast. From the French Riviera to the Coast of Gibraltar there are hundreds of great beaches and seaside resorts, perfect for those romantic getaways. Each year thousands of people head for the beaches of
Europe. Whether you are looking to surf or party there is a beach for you. With golden sands and tiny little hideaways there are many choices along the European Coast that make for a pleasurable and enjoyable holiday or vacation. Here are my picks for the top 5 beaches in Europe.
Biarritz Beach-French Riviera, France
During the 1960s surfing took France by storm. Today Biarritz Beach on the French Riviera is the surf capital of France. Every July the best surfers in the world come to Biarritz Beach for the surf festival. Biarritz Beach is made up of hundreds of miles of golden sands. In the past Biarritz Beach was overshadowed by other beaches on the French Riviera, but is now one of the most popular places to visit in France.
During the 19th century, Napoleon III built his wife Empress Eugenia a royal palace on Biarritz Beach. Empress Eugenia was one of the first people to make going to the beach and swimming fashionable. Before the 19th century if you swam in the ocean it was often believed you practiced witchcraft, a crime punishable by hanging. Today, the royal palace is called the Hotel Du Palair and now accommodates guests in lavish suites. The city of Biarritz overlooks the beautiful golden beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
Carlton Beach-Cannes, France
Carlton Beach is located in the middle of La Croisette. It costs $350 a day to bask in the sun and sands of Carlton Beach. Carlton Beach is known for being a club of the rich and famous. Unlike other beaches in France, the Carlton Beach is only 100 feet wide by 300 feet long, and the sands are freshly delivered each year from a nearby beach. Carlton Beach offers several luxury hotels and a wide range of water sports including surfing and kite sailing. The rich and famous love to sunbathe and swim at Carlton Beach because it is quiet and secluded.
Brighton Beach-Liverpool, England
Biarritz Beach-French Riviera, France
During the 1960s surfing took France by storm. Today Biarritz Beach on the French Riviera is the surf capital of France. Every July the best surfers in the world come to Biarritz Beach for the surf festival. Biarritz Beach is made up of hundreds of miles of golden sands. In the past Biarritz Beach was overshadowed by other beaches on the French Riviera, but is now one of the most popular places to visit in France.
During the 19th century, Napoleon III built his wife Empress Eugenia a royal palace on Biarritz Beach. Empress Eugenia was one of the first people to make going to the beach and swimming fashionable. Before the 19th century if you swam in the ocean it was often believed you practiced witchcraft, a crime punishable by hanging. Today, the royal palace is called the Hotel Du Palair and now accommodates guests in lavish suites. The city of Biarritz overlooks the beautiful golden beach and the Atlantic Ocean.
Carlton Beach-Cannes, France
Carlton Beach is located in the middle of La Croisette. It costs $350 a day to bask in the sun and sands of Carlton Beach. Carlton Beach is known for being a club of the rich and famous. Unlike other beaches in France, the Carlton Beach is only 100 feet wide by 300 feet long, and the sands are freshly delivered each year from a nearby beach. Carlton Beach offers several luxury hotels and a wide range of water sports including surfing and kite sailing. The rich and famous love to sunbathe and swim at Carlton Beach because it is quiet and secluded.
Brighton Beach-Liverpool, England
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