The allure of the Mediterranean is much more than its beautiful cities, cultures, and cuisines, it is about the beaches. Miles of sandy coastline scattered over several countries. The Mediterranean’s country boarders are Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and Croatia.
Let’s take a brief look at several of the beaches that are a “must experience” when visiting the Mediterranean destinations.
- Dubrovnik, Croatia is one of the cities located directly on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The main public beach is the Banje. This beach is also home to the popular Eastwest Beach Club, which is a top resort and restaurant.
- The Cyclades is a group of Greek islands situated off the Aegean Sea. The most popular of the islands are the Santorini and Mykonos. Santorini is considered one of the most romantic places to visit in the world. The spectacular views and gorgeous beaches make it a must-see spot when visiting the Mediterranean.
- Italy’s Amalfi Coast sports unique picturesque cities like Positano cut and built into the hillsides. The beaches Fornillo and Spiaggia Grande, as well as, the buildings are brilliant and vivid in color. It is recommended to stay in nearby Naples, as staying in Positano can be expensive.
- Ölüdeniz or translated to the Dead Sea known as the “Turquoise Coast” and is located where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean Seas. According to Wikipedia, the Blue Flag beach is rated at the top for best world beaches.
There is nothing quite like savoring a cool drink on an exotic beach. When planning a Mediterranean vacation, there are plenty of beaches to relax at while enjoying the amazing views. There are several ways to plan a trip to these beautiful locations.
The first option is booking a cruise. Cruises to the Mediterranean make travel easy with the added bonus of not facing customs every time one enters a new country. The second most popular way to visit is through all-inclusive bundled packages, where air, hotels, transportations, and dining coupons are all included in one price. Lastly, there is always the option of going it “alone.” Flying into one of the many airports and traveling spontaneously. However way the trip is planned, it will be worth every minute of it.
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