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Europe’s 50 Best Beaches 2026

The 2026 ranking of Europe’s fifty best beaches, voted by a jury of travel writers and beach experts, in ranked order — from the Ionian to the Lofoten islands. Source: The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) https://worlds50beaches.com/top-50-european-beaches/

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Fteri Beach
4.7(1,448)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 1448 people on GoogleBeach
No. 1 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Fteri Beach, Argostoli 281 00, Greece
by gregory666
Cala Macarella
4.3(1,930)rated 4.3 out of 5 by 1930 people on GoogleBeach
No. 2 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Cala Macarella, 07750, Balearic Islands, Spain
by Flo Clbl
Cala dei Gabbiani
4.8(1,449)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1449 people on GoogleBeach
No. 3 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Cala dei Gabbiani, 08040 Baunei, Italy
by Emanuela Leone
Kaputaş Beach
4.5(8,368)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 8368 people on GoogleBeach
No. 4 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Kaputaş Beach, Bezirgan, 07580 Kemer/Kaş/Antalya, Türkiye
by Александр Балагура
Porto Katsiki
4.7(16,383)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 16383 people on GoogleBeach
No. 5 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Porto Katsiki, Greece
by Harald Thierjung
Santa Giulia
4.2(11,293)rated 4.2 out of 5 by 11293 people on GoogleTourist Attraction
No. 6 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
20137 Porto-Vecchio, France
by Demouche François
Playa de Cofete
4.8(5,534)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 5534 people on GoogleBeach
No. 7 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Playa de Cofete, Spain
by Paul van Hengel
Praia da Falésia
4.7(15,500)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 15500 people on GoogleBeach
No. 8 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Praia da Falésia, R. Claus Hollmann, 8200-593 Olhos de Água, Portugal
by gregorio caporale
Porto Timoni
4.5(5,543)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 5543 people on GoogleBeach
No. 9 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Unnamed Rd, Greece, Ag. Georgios 490 81, Greece
by Andrea Marson
La Pelosa
4.5(17,122)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 17122 people on GoogleBeach
No. 10 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Spiaggia La Pelosa, Italy
by Konrad Gałczyński
Keem Bay
4.9(2,334)rated 4.9 out of 5 by 2334 people on GoogleBeach
No. 11 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Keem Beach, Co. Mayo, Ireland
by Vijay Aditya
Playa de Bolonia
No. 12 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
11391 Bolonia, Cádiz, Spain
by Francisco Quesada
Tuerredda
4.7(18,666)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 18666 people on GoogleTourist Attraction
No. 13 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Località Tuerredda, 09019 Teulada CI, Italy
by Pierre Micallef-Grimaud
Podrače Beach
4.7(699)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 699 people on GoogleBeach
No. 14 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Plaža Podrače, Put Luke, 21322, Brela, CroatiaWebsite ↗
by Andrea Szántai
Ölüdeniz
4.4(22,059)rated 4.4 out of 5 by 22059 people on GoogleBeach
No. 16 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Ölüdeniz Beach, Muğla, Türkiye
by Mr. Eagle
Grama Bay
4.7(212)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 212 people on GoogleTourist Attraction
No. 17 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Dukat i Ri 9401, Albania
by Elton Kadriu
Praia de Rodas
4.8(636)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 636 people on GoogleBeach
No. 18 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Praia de Rodas, Spain
by Ivo Mendes
Cala Coticcio
4.7(2,435)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 2435 people on GoogleBeach
No. 19 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Spiaggia di Cala Coticcio, Str. Cala Garibaldi -Arbuticci, La Maddalena SS, Italy
by Manuele Messera
Playa de Sotavento
4.8(3,074)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 3074 people on GoogleBeach
No. 20 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Playa de Sotavento de Jandía, Spain
by Péter Trembeczki
Praia i Focu
4.8(678)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 678 people on Google
No. 21 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Strada Comunale Capo Vaticano, 89866 Ricadi VV, Italy
by Fra Kie
Voutoumi Beach
4.0(394)rated 4.0 out of 5 by 394 people on GoogleSeafood Restaurant · £££
No. 22 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Voutoumi Beach, Αντίπαξος 490 82, Greece
by Spiros Golnas
Praia do Seixal
4.6(2,026)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2026 people on GoogleBeach
No. 23 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Praia do Porto do Seixal, Portugal
by Flo Clbl
Bunes Beach
4.9(114)rated 4.9 out of 5 by 114 people on GoogleBeach
No. 24 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Moskenesøya, Moskenes, Norway
by Jason cooke
Palombaggia
4.6(4,091)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 4091 people on GoogleBeach
No. 25 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Palombaggia, France
by ovidiu chef
Kynance Cove
4.8(1,289)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1289 people on GoogleBeach
No. 26 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Kynance Cove, Helston TR12 7PJ, UK
by Maciej Olszewski
Praia do Camilo
4.6(10,930)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 10930 people on GoogleBeach
No. 27 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Praia do Camilo, 8600-315 Lagos, Portugal
by Kikko Bello
Gjipe Beach
4.3(1,847)rated 4.3 out of 5 by 1847 people on GoogleBeach
No. 28 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Gjipe Beach, Albania
by Tomas Poloma
Hovolo Beach
4.6(890)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 890 people on GoogleBeach
No. 29 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Hovolo Beach, Σκόπελος 370 03, Greece
by Miroslav Pesterac
Golden Beach
4.7(24)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 24 people on GoogleStore
No. 30 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
JGRW+94, Rizokarpaso 99890
by Oliver Euteneuer
Sarakiniko Beach
4.8(8,576)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 8576 people on Google
No. 31 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Milos 848 00, Greece
by Oleg Vasilkov
Pasjača Beach
4.8(3,576)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 3576 people on Google
No. 32 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
20215, Popovići, Croatia
by Dániel Gábor Patkós
Is Arutas
4.7(9,426)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 9426 people on GoogleBeach
No. 33 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Is Arutas beach, Cabras, Province of Oristano, Italy
by Laura Bettiol
Ses Illetes
4.8(2,598)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 2598 people on GoogleBeach
No. 34 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Platja de Ses Illetes, 07871, Illes Balears, Spain
by Lewis Engel
Jaz Beach
4.5(4,859)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 4859 people on GoogleBeach
No. 35 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Jaz Beach, Montenegro
by zbyglus
Zingaro
4.7(1,397)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 1397 people on GoogleNature Preserve
No. 36 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
SP63, 91030 San Vito Lo Capo TP, Italy
by aboutmari san
Zlatni Rat
4.5(369)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 369 people on GoogleResort hotel
No. 37 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Put Zlatnog Rata 52, 21420, Bol, Croatia
by Zlatni Rat Beach Resort
Diamond Beach
4.7(5,194)rated 4.7 out of 5 by 5194 people on GoogleBeach
No. 38 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Diamond Beach, 781, Iceland
by Luca Florio
Punta Rata
4.6(2,209)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 2209 people on GoogleBeach
No. 39 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Punta Rata, Croatia
by Miroslav Kopřiva
Cala Brandinchi
4.2(5,502)rated 4.2 out of 5 by 5502 people on GoogleBeach
No. 40 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Brandinchi Beach, Italy
by Davide Malinverno
Haukland Beach
4.8(1,714)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 1714 people on GoogleBeach
No. 41 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Hauklandstranda, Uttakleivveien 200, 8370 Leknes, Norway
by AROUND THE WORLD
Sakarun
4.1(6,295)rated 4.1 out of 5 by 6295 people on GooglePublic Bath
No. 42 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Sakarun Beach Dugi Otok, 23287, Soline, Croatia
by Demytr Katriy
Caló des Marmols
4.5(845)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 845 people on GoogleBeach
No. 43 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Cala Màrmols, 07650 Santanyí, Balearic Islands, Spain
by Mila Villanes
Elafonissi Beach
4.5(34,468)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 34468 people on GoogleBeach
No. 44 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Elafonissi Beach, Kissamos 730 01, Greece
by despotis
Plage du Lotu
4.6(1,693)rated 4.6 out of 5 by 1693 people on GoogleBeach
No. 45 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Lotu Beach, FranceWebsite ↗
by Martin Lendi
Cala Luna
4.5(5,559)rated 4.5 out of 5 by 5559 people on GoogleBeach
No. 46 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Cala Luna, Italy
by Tomas Gregor
Achmelvich Beach
4.9(506)rated 4.9 out of 5 by 506 people on GoogleTourist Attraction
No. 47 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Unnamed Road, Lairg IV27 4JB, UK
by Ana Westwood
Alzáda Beach
4.8(519)rated 4.8 out of 5 by 519 people on GoogleBeach
No. 48 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Alzada Beach, Spain
by Александр Курилин
Kelebekler Vadisi
4.4(5,822)rated 4.4 out of 5 by 5822 people on GoogleHotel
No. 49 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Faralya, Hisar Cd. No: 90, 48300 Fethiye/Muğla, Türkiye
by Kelebekler Vadisi / Butterfly Valley
Cala Moraig
4.4(1,502)rated 4.4 out of 5 by 1502 people on GoogleBeach
No. 50 in The World’s 50 Best Beaches (Europe) 2026
Cala del Moraig, Alicante, Spain
by Nikolay Chubikin