Small boats deal between France and UK is on verge of collapse Negotiations deadlocked as No 10 wants more action on beach patrols but France has concerns over safety The Guardian - UK · Mar 30
Country diary: A truly special combination of beach, hill and church Mwnt, Ceredigion: There are many isolated spots along this stretch of coastline. On a rare sunny day, I take a walk to one of them The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Surfing’s big break: how climate crisis insurance may save El Salvador’s waves Fearing that extreme weather threatened its epic breaks, Oriente Salvaje is piloting the first surf insurance policy to protect livelihoods and ecosystems The Guardian - UK · Mar 17
St Tropez for every budget: the best places to stay, eat and party on the Côte d’Azur From legendary beach clubs to low-key local haunts, here’s how to do Saint-Tropez whether you’re splashing out or keeping it (relatively) sensible Evening Standard · Mar 17
‘I have the island to myself’: how to be a castaway in Cornwall Book an overnight stay in the cosy smuggler’s cottage on Looe Island and you get to enjoy this marine nature reserve after the day trippers have gone home The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
My perfect Mother’s Day: Exploring the Northumberland Coast Path and a world-famous bookshop From a secret beach to buildings with fascinating history, Helen Wilson-Beevers shares why time together is the best present The Independent UK · Mar 15
Stunning views, honesty shops and community pubs: people power on the Llŷn peninsula in Wales This rugged promontory in north Wales is thriving thanks to community-run cafes, restaurants and inns, which can all be visited on a spectacular coastal walk The Guardian - UK · Mar 1
‘A scramble down to a gorgeous expanse of beach’: readers’ favourite unsung places in Wales From magical swimming spots to museums and pizza joints, our readers share their top Welsh discoveries The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
‘The most important part is the vibe’: Bate Bay named Australia’s best beach Tourism Australia beach ambassador Brad Farmer says the coastline south of Sydney airport ‘ticked pretty much every box’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
2,000-year-old footprints discovered on beach after storms Two dog walkers spotted the markings in a layer of clay at Lunan Bay in Angus, and archaeologists say they offer a ‘unique snapshot in time’. Evening Standard · Feb 19
Why this tidal island in Northumberland is so special Holy Island is a magical place, rich with nature and history – and best enjoyed when the tide comes in, writes Helen Wilson-Beevers The Independent UK · Feb 19
Restaurants worth travelling for: RenMor at The Headland, Newquay Gavin Edney’s restaurant is a place that will take the tightly coiled and leave them happily unwound, says David Ellis Evening Standard · Feb 18
Iceland’s iconic black sand beach is vanishing in a shocking transformation; here’s why Iceland’s famous black sand beach has always felt a little unreal. Dark as charcoal and framed by cliffs. Pounded by Atlantic waves that don’t play nicely. For years, travellers have stood on the shore at Reynisfjara Beach, staring at its basalt columns and snapping photos that barely look real. It’s… The Times of India · Feb 13
Santorini who? Milos might just be Greece’s chicest island escape And this is the hotel to know Evening Standard · Feb 11
The Independent UK · Feb 9 New Jersey officials plot new ways to get more sand to the shore after $54 million project collapses A yearslong battle to protect a stretch of New Jersey beaches from erosion has gone back to the drawing board, as local towns disagree over who should sacrifice their sand
The Independent UK · Feb 7 Surfer found clinging to lobster pot buoy by rescuers after being swept out to sea The Santa Barbara Fire Department used a drone to locate the 26-year-old stranded surfer
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3 Up to half of coarse sediments on UK urban beaches may be human-made, study suggests Researchers say waste dumping and climate breakdown have contributed to rise in brick, concrete and glass on beaches
The Guardian - AU · Jan 27 Gelatinous horde of red stinging jellyfish washes into Melbourne beaches A ‘massive smack’ of lion’s mane jellyfish has appeared in Port Phillip Bay, but experts say fears of a ‘jellygeddon’ are overblown
Evening Standard · Jan 25 Woman in her 60s dies and two hospitalised after ‘getting into difficulty’ at sea off UK beach MP Alex Easton paid tribute to members of the public ‘who bravely attempted to help’ swimmers
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24 Could a surfing retreat in Morocco conquer my fear of the sea? The process of learning to catch a wave is an all-consuming activity that can prove to be a powerful therapeutic tool
The Guardian - AU · Jan 23 Shark attacks may be rare, but being rational about the risk of a swim can’t completely quell the fear Four shark attacks in a matter of days is a sudden shock to humans, whose relationship with nature has long been out of balance
The Independent UK · Jan 20 Australia closes dozens of beaches after fourth shark attack in 48 hours: ‘Just go to a local pool’ Man, 39, bitten by shark while surfing near a national park campground in New South Wales
The Guardian - UK · Jan 18 Why are onions turning up on Brighton beach? Food produce and other waste has been littering Sussex coastline as capsized shipping containers wash ashore
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 ‘Waves break right on to the bus windscreen’: a car-free trip along County Antrim’s dramatic coast Three trains, two buses and a ferry take our writer from Essex to Northern Ireland, to enjoy wild swims, whiskey, sandy beaches and the Giant’s Causeway
The Guardian - UK · Jan 12 Country diary: What are these intricate marvels that look like bran sticks? Alnmouth, Northumberland: They were once the rocky abode of a burrowing worm, and are normally found at sea not on the beach