Beaches

These are the best beaches in Devon, from dog-friendly East Portlemouth to suntrap Mattiscombe

Book a staycation in one of these Airbnbs dotted around the Devonshire countryside

Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside…

Despite cold waters and unpredictable temperatures, Scotland is – perhaps surprisingly – home to some of the most spellbinding beaches in the UK

Our favorite stretches of sand and surf in and around the Catalonian capital.

For silky sand, craggy coves and Caribbean-blue waters head to this Balearic island's picture-perfect beaches

From tranquil lesser-known bays to grand Victorian promenades, these are the best beaches in Kent to suit every seaside-seeker

The essential summer-holiday guide to England's best seaside towns – what to do, where to eat and the best places to stay

Secluded sandy beaches, rockpools and dunes are scattered along Wales' undiscovered coastline.

From shores with eye-popping Gormley sculptures to dune-skirted bays where the sunsets pop

For supper by the sea, head to these tasty spots dotted in every corner of the UK

Santorini offers a kaleidoscope of unusual, colourful beaches

For clear azure waters, deserted coves and a buzzing surf scene, Cornwall is home to some of the best beaches in the UK. Make a beeline for these spectacular beaches on the rugged Cornish coast

From secret coves in Cornwall to sensational stretches of sand in Scotland.