Travel writers have chosen the beaches they love best to party, swim, hang out, and eat on from Aegean to the Atlantic, from Turkey to the UK. Be it a Valencia stag do or a classy Parisian dinner party, here are the best beaches to spend your summer.
1. La Concha, San Sebastián (Spain)
Described as the Chrysler Building of beaches, it is instantly recognisable, yet still inviting and thrilling. La Concha happens to be among the most beautiful of the urban beaches in Spain. The creamy sands and sapphire waters are complemented by the forests headlands, the island of Santa Clara, along with boats scattered across the waters. The belle-époque seafront is dated back to the days of the extended summer residencies, where children would eat separately, and all the hotels featured plush carpets.
Yet today, this city is cool and vibrant. La Concha is also flanked by 2 … Read More