10 secret beaches in Europe

The Island of Sylt (Germany)

The island of Sylt, the northernmost in Germany, is affectionately nicknamed the “Queen of the North Sea.” Its 40 kilometers of fine sandy beach, spas, restaurants, and golf course with a sea view make it a favorite spot for the jet-set. It is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site for the beauty of its landscapes and the richness of its natural reserves.

Navagio Beach or Shipwreck Bay (Greece)

Considered the most beautiful beach in all of Greece, Navagio Beach is an isolated sandy cove on the island of Zakynthos. Once a smuggling point, the island is also called Shipwreck Bay in reference to the ship “Panagiotis” that was wrecked there. It is breathtakingly beautiful with its steep limestone cliffs, white sandy beaches, and turquoise blue water.

Praia da Marinha (Portugal)

Located on the Atlantic coast, Praia da Marinha is one of the most beautiful and iconic beaches in Portugal. Famous for its magnificent cliffs and the exceptional quality of its water, Praia da Marinha is often used as a backdrop for international advertising spots.

Saint-Guirec Beach (France)

Known for its pink granite rocks characteristic of the Côte d’Armor, Saint-Guirec Beach is a magnificent site. Its picturesque charm makes it worthy of a true fairy tale. It is located just opposite the island of Coataérés, where the castle of the same name is found.

Calanque d’En Vau (France)

Located between Cassis and Marseille, its beauty is breathtaking. However, discovering the Calanque d’En Vau is well-deserved. It is nestled between two cliffs and is rather difficult to access on foot. It is a little paradise on earth: the water displays an incredible green hue that contrasts with the whiteness of the cliffs and the beach.

Cala Luna (Italy)

A sublime place! This beach is shaped like a crescent of white sand backed by high limestone cliffs. It offers a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Orosei. Considered the most beautiful beach in Sardinia, the azure color of its water is splendid.

Isola Bella (Italy)

A beach with incredible charm. Located in a sumptuous and verdant setting on the east coast of Sicily, Isola Bella shines with light like a shimmering strip of rock attached to the sea. The area has been declared a nature reserve and attracts many divers due to the variety of multicolored fish that live there.

Kynance Cove (United Kingdom)

The colors offered by Kynance Cove, this wild beach hidden at the foot of the cliffs, are fantastic. The contrast between the whiteness of its sand and the green of the serpentine is most striking. Likewise, the turquoise blue color of the water offers an unforgettable spectacle to all who have the chance to visit.

Playa de Gulpiyuri (Spain)

Both superb and intriguing, this beach is a rather exceptional natural geological phenomenon. It seems that the ocean has traversed its mysterious underground tunnels. Invisible from the coast and only 40 meters long, this jewel of nature is not easy to locate.

Playa de los Genoveses (Spain)

This bay in the Cabo de Gata Natural Park is characterized by its fine golden sand dunes. Entirely wild and natural, no building or restaurant, nor even any road or power line is visible on the horizon. This beach provides a true escape.