Famous for the dark red and green serpentinite rock that makes up its cliffs – and which tempted Queen Victoria once upon a time to install a fireplace made of it
Praised by the publication for “bone-white beaches” and “turquiose if chilly sea”, Pentle Bay is one of numerous excellent beaches on the Isles but shines due to its wild
Staying within the temperate Isles of Scilly, the island of St Martin’s is home to another superb UK beach that could have any visitor thinking they were in the Azores.
Fistral Beach has become famous within the UK as a popular beach for surfers. The Cribbar – a nearby reef – can generate waves up to 12m high and attracts experienced surfers from all over the world.
Wales may not be the place that springs to mind when it comes to golden sand dunes, pine trees and crystal-clear water, but Barafundle offers them all.
If you're the sort of person who prefers quaint B&Bs over large scale hotels, Mackinac Island is the place for you. The town, which does not allow cars, requires visitors to travel by foot, bike, or horse and buggy.
If charming, Italian-style Portmeirion village itself wasn’t enough of an attraction, Portmeirion is also home to an impressive beach.
Named as one of the 34 best beaches in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, Luskentyre isn’t as easy to reach as some beaches in this list, but it’s more than worth the extra effort to get there.