Filey among top 20 beaches in Europe
The town has been ranked as 18th best in the continent.
Bournemouth Beach in Dorset has today been named fifth best-rated beach in Europe and 20th in the world - but Filey has been ranked as 18th.
As lockdown has left most of us longing to be somewhere — anywhere else than stuck at home, Tripadvisor has just the thing to help you escape, as its annual Travellers’ Choice® Best of the Best Awards for Beaches are revealed today.
This year, four UK beaches make Europe’s top 25. In addition to Bournemouth’s success, Cornwall is home to two of Europe’s best, with Porthminster Beach and Perranporth Beach coming in tenth and 16th place respectively. While Scarborough’s Filey Beach ranks 18th.
Europe’s number one goes to Spiaggia dei Conigli on the island of Lampedusa in Italy, followed by Playa de Cofete on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura.
When it comes to the best in the world, Australia’s Whitehaven Beach takes the top spot. The remote Australian paradise located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is only accessible by boat, seaplane or helicopter and is lauded by travellers for its gorgeous soft white sand and postcard perfect turquoise water. In second place is Santa Maria Beach located on the island of Cayo Santa Maria in Cuba.
“Your last trip to the beach probably feels like a lifetime ago, but with vaccine programs rolling out worldwide, safely making that beach getaway a reality just might be in reach! In fact, a recent Tripadvisor survey revealed that 60% of travelers are very likely to take a beach trip in 2021¹,” said Christine Maguire, vice president and general manager, global media business at Tripadvisor.
“Whether your preferred kind of beach is preened and pristine or rugged and rough, this list of travelers’ favorites is just the inspiration you need to get planning your next beach break.”
For the complete list of Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best award-winning beaches for 2021, visit: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/TravellersChoice-Beaches
Top 10 Beaches in the World
- Whitehaven Beach - Whitsunday Island, Australia
- Santa Maria Beach - Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
- Baia do Sancho - Fernando de Noronha, Brazil
- Grace Bay Beach - Providenciales, Turks and Caicos
- Saint Pete Beach - Florida, United States
- Turquoise Bay - Exmouth, Australia
- Eagle Beach - Eagle Beach, Aruba
- Spiaggia dei Conigli - Lampedusa, Italy
- Ka'anapali Beach - Hawaii, United States
- Baía dos Golfinhos - Praia da Pipa, Brazil
Top 10 Beaches in Europe
- Spiaggia dei Conigli - Lampedusa, Italy
- Playa de Cofete - Fuerteventura, Spain
- Praia da Falésia - Olhos de Agua, Portugal
- La Concha Beach - San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
- Bournemouth Beach - Bournemouth, United Kingdom
- Balos Lagoon - Kissamos, Crete, Greece
- Elafonissi Beach - Elafonissi, Crete, Greece
- Plage de Santa Giulia - Santa Giulia, Corsica, France
- Kleftiko Beach - Milos, Greece
- Porthminster Beach - St Ives, United Kingdom