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A stunning stretch of sand in Wales has been named the best
beach in the UK, the third best in Europe – and the ninth best in the world.
Rhossili Bay in the Gower has beaten off competition from Dorset,
Cornwall and Scotland to secure the top spot in the UK, and Spain, Greece,
Italy and Turkey to keep its third-place ranking in Europe for the second year running.
And the vast three-mile expanse of white sand managed to
improve its position on the top 10 beaches in the world – which features
Australia, Seychelles and Turks Caicos – climbing from tenth place to
ninth.
Number one: Rhossili Bay in the Gower, Wales, has been named the best beach in the UK in the TripAdvisor awards
Runner up: Woolacombe Beach, in Devon, scooped second place in the TripAdvisor awards for the best beaches in the UK
Picture perfect: Porthminster beach in St Ives, Cornwall, which was voted the third best beach in the UK, boasts golden sands and clear waters
TOP 10 BEST BEACHES IN UK
1 Rhossili Bay, Gower, Wales
2 Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, Devon
3 Porthminster Beach, St Ives, Cornwall
4 Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset
5 Perranporth Beach, Perranporth, Cornwall
6 Longsands Beach, Tynemouth, N Tyneside
7 Weymouth Beach, Weymouth, Dorset
8 Fistral Beach, Newquay, Cornwall
9 Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
10 Nairn Beach, Nairn, Scotland
Three UK destinations managed to secure a place in the
top 10 beaches in Europe, with Woolacombe Beach, in Devon, named in seventh
place, and Porthminster Beach, in Cornwall, scooping ninth place.
They also came in second and third place respectively for the
best beaches in the UK, according to the TripAdvisor Traveller Choice Beaches
Awards, based on reviews and ratings over the past 12 months, winners revealed today.
Rabbit Beach, in Lampedusa, Italy, and Playa de ses Illetes, in Formentera, Spain were crowned in first and second place in the top 10 best beaches in Europe.
James Kay, TripAdvisor spokesman, said: ‘These awards
recognise the best beaches in the UK and worldwide, according to the travellers
that have visited and given them the highest levels of praise.
‘To have three British beaches named among the best in
Europe just goes to show how lucky we are in the UK to have such stunning
scenery right on our doorstep.’
On your doorstep: Hengistbury Head, in Bournemouth, Dorset, has been voted the fourth most amazing beach in the UK
Best of the UK: Perranporth Beach in Cornwall scooped fifth place in the UK’s most amazing beaches awards
Postcard pretty: A sweeping view in summer of Longsands at Tynemouth, North Tyneside, which has been named as the sixth best beach in the UK
TOP 10 BEST BEACHES IN EUROPE
1 Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, Italy
2 Playa de ses Illetes, Formentera, Spain
3 Rhossili Bay, Gower, Wales
4 Playa de las Catedrales, Ribadeo, Spain
5 Elafonissi Beach, Elafonissi, Greece
6 Cala Mariolu, Baunei, Italy
7 Woolacombe Beach, Woolacombe, UK
8 Iztuzu Beach, Dalyan, Turkey
9 Porthminster Beach, St Ives, UK
10 La Concha Beach, San Sebastian, SpaiN
Rhossili Bay’s triumph against beaches in such glamorous
destinations as Mexico, Brazil and Australia goes to prove that travellers
don’t need to travel half way around the world to find a great beach.
The largest expanse of white sand on the Gower Peninsula,
Rhossili Bay, which stretches below towering cliffs, is popular with surfers, paragliders
and ramblers alike.
The village of
Rhossili itself is steeped in history and the wreck of the Helvetia, which ran
aground on Rhossili Bay in November 1887, can still be seen on the beach to
Cllr Nick Bradley, the council’s Cabinet member for Regeneration said: ‘This is fantastic news! The national and international exposure that this award brought Rhossili Bay in 2013 was both appropriate for all those involved in its upkeep and significant in terms of the impact it has had on the tourism industry locally and nationally.
‘Our natural resources and in particular our coastline are what make Swansea Bay one of the most attractive destinations in the UK for holidays and short-breaks.’
Stunning view: Playa de las Catedrales, in Ribadeo, Spain, has been named the fourth best beach in Europe
Golden sunrise: Elafonissi Beach, in Elafonissi, Greece, scooped fifth place in the top 10 best beaches in Europe awards
A photographer’s dream: Sunset on La Concha beach, in San Sebastian, Spain, which was named the tenth most amazing beach in Europe
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Critical Expat,
Onlyhereonce, Hungary,
moments ago
Just around the headland is Brought on beach, and is protected from the wind, and in my view is the best on Gower. But in the whole world there are more stunning beaches than these…
T Perks,
Hatton, United Kingdom,
moments ago
Why are English beaches labelled as UK beaches but the Welsh beach is labelled as Welsh? Why are people trying to make out that England doesn’t exist?
NoOne2Vote4,
Christchurch,
moments ago
Did someone forget New Zealand by any chance !!!!! Their is the odd one or two nice ones here
leigh richards,
swansea, United Kingdom,
40 minutes ago
not surprised by this – and next door to rhossili on the gower peninsula is the breathtaking 3 cliffs bay, and harlech in north wales which ME mentioned is stunning as well. wales may be a small country but its among the most beautiful countries in the world
Robin,
Near Alicante Spain, Spain,
42 minutes ago
No mention of Tenby beach.
JMOWT,
Belfast, United Kingdom,
45 minutes ago
There are better beaches than that in Northern Ireland! Murlough with the glorious backdrop of Slieve Donard sweeping down to the sea in Newcastle, County Down; White Park Bay and White Rocks Beach on the North Coast.
Jules St John,
swansea, United Kingdom,
46 minutes ago
ALL THE BEACHES ON THE GOWER PENINSULA ARE BEAUTIFUL
viking,
birmingham, United Kingdom,
1 hour ago
Na cannot see the beaches in australia for the flies
LBBA,
Perth, Australia,
1 hour ago
snort
Dazzler,
Sydney, Australia,
35 minutes ago
WorcesterJon,
Worcester,
1 hour ago
Just so knackering to get down to it and back up! If the Welsh assembly could fit an escalator it would help a lot.!
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