Three West Country beaches have been crowned some of the best in the UK and Europe, according to TripAdvisor.
Weymouth, Newquay and Bournemouth all made it into the top 25 beaches in Europe, according to the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2023. Gorleston-on-Sea in Norfolk was crowned the best in the UK, while Weymouth came second, closely followed by Cornwall's Fistral Beach.
Weymouth's 'immaculate beach' came 14th out of all the coastlines in Europe and 2nd in the UK. Reviewers praised the location for having 'flat waves that are perfect for kids' and being a great spot 'to wander along'.