7 Beautiful beaches in Europe

1.Blue Lagoon- Malta

The Blue Lagoon is one of the best beaches in Malta, situated between the island of Comino and the islet of Cominotto.The crystal clear waters in Blue Lagoon reflect the blue sky with a lovely cyan as well as let you see the pure white sand bottom of this part of the Mediterranean Sea. This long and narrow bay surrounded by rock and a bit of sand is almost like a pool, which makes it the ideal place for swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving or simply relaxing on the beach.

2.Praia da Marinha- Portugal

Praia da Marinha is a beach near Lagoa. It is located between Armação de Pêra and Carvoeiro. Praia da Marinha is known as one of the most beautiful beaches of the Algarve. This is why you will frequently come across photos of Praia da Marinha in advertisements for the Algarve. In real life, the beach is even prettier than on pictures.

3.Elafonissi- Greece

Elafonisi is located 76km west of Chania and 5km south of Chrysoskalitisa Monastery, in the southwesternmost point of Crete. Elafonisi is an oblong, which often "breaks" in two parts by water giving the impression of being a separate island. Elafonisi is a Natura 2000 protected area. The island is full of dunes with sand lilies and jupiners. The endangered turtles careta careta and several rare animals nest on the island and it is strictly forbidden to remove any plants, animals and sand from the area.

4.Oludeniz- Turkey

The waters surrounding the small village of Oludeniz are an achingly beautiful gradient of blue. Sapphire meets seafoam green at the shoreline, where stretches of white sand are dotted with leisurely sunbathers. The scenery is even more gorgeous from above—Oludeniz is renowned as one of the world’s top spots for paragliding.

5.Cala Mariolu- Italy

Cala Mariolu is one of the most precious beaches the eastern coast of the beautiful island of Sardinia has to offer. This gem is located just north of Cala Goloritze, and is decorated with little pebbles made round and smooth by the eternal movement of the waters. The beach of Cala Mariolu is very suitable for scuba diving, and is one of the best snorkeling beaches of Sardinia. Due to its location, the beach of Cala Mariolu rests in the shade of the limestone rocks at the end of the afternoon.

6.Illetes- Spain

Illetes is a small, charming resort a few kilometres west of Palma on the south west coast. This genteel resort, with its white villas and old fashioned hotels, is for many people the most attractive in the whole Bay de Palma. Ses Illetes proximity to Palma means that you will never be alone here; in summer the buses from Palma to Ses Illetes are packed out at weekends. But if you want a base near the capital, combining a city break with a beach holiday, this could be just the place.

7.Tangasdale- Scotland

Enjoy breathtaking Atlantic views at Tangasdale beach, located on the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Found on the west coast of the beautiful Isle of Barra, Tangasdale beach benefits from white sand, blue water and wonderful scenery. The Isle Of Barra Beach Hotel is found on Tangasdale beach, and is known as the most westerly hotel and pub in the UK. Nearby activities include boat trips, angling, plus the hotel sells locally produced gifts for you to take home with you.