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The best UK beaches from Newquay to North Wales, as chosen by our travel writers

Our travel contributors have visited dozens of far-flung beaches. But these are the ones that have their hearts right here in the UK

Evening Standard

Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature

The Guardian - UK

Lottery winners join beach clean-up to ‘give something back’

Millionaires who scooped National Lottery wins cleared litter and plastics from Bamburgh beach in Northumberland.

The Independent UK

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Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices

Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a day

The Guardian - UK

A cooler costa: the summer glories of northern Spain’s Costa Trasmiera

Find the Med a bit too hot to handle? Then head for the more temperate Cantabrian coast and its fantastic beaches, superb seafood and relaxed vibes

The Guardian - UK

‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Readers’ tips for cooler European coastal holidays

From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines

The Guardian - UK

Family sues after man, 21, drowns at the Jersey Shore with lifeguards on duty

Joseph Volm died in August 2023, when he was dragged into the ocean by a rip current

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Raw sewage reported ‘seeping’ on to beach from Welsh Water pumping station

Senedd member demands Welsh Water invest in infrastructure after sewage leaked on to West Shore beach

The Guardian - UK

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as jellyfish numbers bloom along the Delaware coast

The Independent UK

Six of the best ferry crossings in the UK – from the Isles of Scilly to the Outer Hebrides

With unique views, fascinating history and opportunities for wildlife-spotting, taking a small boat across a river or to an island can be a holiday highlight

The Guardian - UK

Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o

The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home

The Guardian - AU

Residents mystified by naked ‘gimp mask’ night stalker

The man was captured on cameras wearing just trainers and the mask.

Evening Standard

Malta's Time Is Now: Why Is The Island Country In Southern Europe Gaining Popularity?

With a cultural push on the rise, Matla has recently been increasingly on the radar for travellers.

International Business Times UK

How not to be a dick on holiday this summer

Heading to Europe this summer and want to spare yourself the wrath of locals? Here’s our comprehensive guide to good manners on the Med

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See the 'pristine' and 'quiet' Scottish beach with the wrecks of WWII submarines

Check out the 'pristine' and 'quiet' Scottish beach that is home to a nature reserve and the wrecks of two submarines.

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These Beach Towns Are the Safest Spots in the US This Summer

Low crime rates, accessible medical care and calm conditions make these coastal destinations perfect for a stress-free getaway.

The Guardian - AU

Fiji’s best wave was once forbidden to locals, now the country has its first pro surfer

James Kusitino, who recently signed a team rider deal with surfwear brand Former, puts his success down to the opening up of the Cloudbreak wave

The Guardian - UK

I’m obsessed with snorkelling in Scotland: starfish below, sea eagles overhead – and it really isn’t that cold

Developing snorkelling trails is part of my job, but I never tire of the teeming underwater life and seeing some of the least crowded parts of Britain’s coast

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The Guardian - UK

‘Unlike anywhere else in Britain’: in search of wildlife on the Isles of Scilly

Whales and dolphins may have proved elusive, but the islands off Cornwall cannot fail to impress with their subtropical plants and Caribbean-like beaches

The Guardian - UK

‘A delightful slice of unhurried life’: readers’ favourite European islands

Lesser-known isles, from a quieter alternative to Capri, to a gem in the heart of Helsinki and the smallest of Ireland’s Aran Islands

Evening Standard

Best bodyboards for kids to have fun and improve confidence in the water

Discover the top bodyboards for kids to make beach trips more exciting this summer

The Independent UK

Shark bites surfer’s leg in bloody attack off Canary Island’s coast

After attacking his board, the shark sunk his teeth into the surfer’s leg, leaving behind two wounds

The Independent UK

Spain fears for the future of Barcelona’s disappearing beaches

Climate change is eroding the man-made beaches surrounding Barcelona

The National (Scotland)

Why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is named the best in Scotland

See why this 'breathtaking' and 'otherworldly' beach is the best in Scotland and maybe even in the world.

The Guardian - AU

Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite

Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn’t stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section

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