This Lesser-known Seaside Was Simply Named the Greatest in Europe

Chances are high the final time you frolicked daydreaming a couple of summer time trip to a European seaside, flight costs to Italy and Greece had been the following factor to cross your thoughts. And whereas there’s no denying that these two international locations are world-renowned for his or her sandy shores, neither is taken into account to have the most effective seaside in Europe, in response to the rating group, European Greatest Locations (EBD).

EBD just lately launched their 2024 report on the Most Stunning Seashores in Europe and their best choice would possibly shock you. 

Magnificence is, after all, within the eye of the beholder, so to establish the 15 most scenic seashores and to call probably the most lovely seaside in Europe, EBD polled over 100,000 vacationers from 116 international locations. Whereas some spots on EBD’s report, like Porto Timoni on Greece’s Corfu and Calpe Seaside on Spain’s Costa Blanca, could also be extra well-known to vacationers, others like Ksamil Seaside in Albania, Oludeniz Seaside in Turkey, and Las Teresitas Seaside within the Canary Islands had been extra sudden. However claiming the No. 1 spot was a low-key seaside on the island of Malta, giving the Mediterranean island nation its (literal and figurative) second within the solar. 

Maltese for “Apple’s Eye,” and identified to locals as “Riviera Seaside,” Ghajn Tuffieha Bay Seaside is a favourite for its preserved pure magnificence. The seaside boasts a shore that isn’t solely sandy — Malta is understood for its rocky seashores — however one that’s blessed with pink sand. The seaside can also be identified for its impressively clear water and its gorgeous backdrop of surrounding cliffs.

Situated on the northern finish of the island — be aware that Malta is made up of a number of islands, with the three largest and inhabited being Malta, Gozo, and Comino — Ghajn Tuffieha Bay Seaside could be very near Malta’s extra well-known Golden Bay Seaside, however far much less crowded. The explanation? To succeed in the secluded sandy shore of Ghajn Tuffieha Bay Seaside, a major descent of over 100 steps is required. And whereas lugging a big seaside bag down (after which up) the steps is just not precisely everybody’s concept of a soothing day within the solar, it’s in regards to the journey in addition to the vacation spot.

Those that make the trek to the water might be rewarded with less-crowded crystalline swimming water, wildflowers, and strolling trails within the cliffs together with one which connects you to Golden Bay Seaside. All that and the information that you just made it to probably the most lovely seaside in all of Europe. We predict that seems like a journey that’s greater than definitely worth the climb.