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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Travel
Chris Wilson

The UK’s 10 favourite beaches and seaside holidays in Europe

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Britons have long loved to be beside the seaside. It might be the sense of freedom you find on the egde of destination. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia of childhood, or the draw of a day spent swimming and sunbathing? Whatever it is, beaches continue to pull in visitors – and especially tempting is a beach break in Europe.

A recent Which? survey explored some of these captivating factors, setting out to discover the UK’s favourite European seaside destinations by asking 3,500 members to rate coastal towns and cities based on 12 factors.

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