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Europe’s coastlines court the affection of the Mediterranean, the Ionian, the Aegean and the Atlantic, and its beaches are as diverse as its cultures.

The sun-soaked Greek islands scattered across the Aegean are blessed with chalk-white coves and charming fishing villages, and ouzo-clear waters perfect for sailing and SUPing, from the hidden sea caves of Crete to the balmy lapis lazuli seas around Paros and Santorini. Portugal's Algarve is a perennial favorite for its accessible sandy beaches, family-friendly resorts and 300 days of sunshine a year, while Spain's Golden Mile in Marbella is a prime exponent of the good life – home to golden sands, chi-chi restaurants and bars, and year-round summer vibes. And Italy has it all: sensational food, art, architecture, history – as well as fabulous beaches which throng with locals in summer, from Puglia to Sicily.

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