For some a holiday is just not the same if there isn’t a beach nearby.

Whether it is because you are taking the children away, or that you like the warmth and feel of the sun-baked sand underfoot, or perhaps it’s the water sports or just being at the waters’ edge relaxing, listening to the waves lapping whilst you enjoy a good book, a beach is an essential part of your holiday.

As we offer such a range of properties in our portfolio, some in the city or in the countryside and therefore not near a beach , we have identified on our Availability & Prices page which ones are either on, or close to a beach.  This will help you narrow down your choice of hotel.

On our destinations pages or our What to do pages we have also highlighted some of the best beaches in each country, so you will know where to go before you have even left home!

A different beach every day

Bermuda has 365, one for each day of the year, pink sand beaches.  The pink hue comes from the fine pieces of coral that are part of the sand here.  There are some large well known beaches like Horseshoe Bay or Elbow Beach through all sizes down to tiny hidden coves. This really is a beach lovers’ paradise.  We do feel that you should know that going topless is not acceptable in Bermuda, they have a quaint “decency law” locally.

It is not just the beaches in Bermuda, the islands are surrounded by some excellent coral reefs and snorkelling and diving are exceptional.

Not very experienced at diving or snorkelling?  If you choose to stay at Pompano, for example, then the shallow water front is ideal for you.  At low tide you can walk out to the reef that is 250 yards out and still be only waist high! Snorkel in crystal clear azure waters and then you walk back to the beach. Pompano also have a water sports centre on site in the summer months.

Sand castles in Europe

Europe – most of our destinations here have beaches of one description or another, for example Cyprus has some golden and some dark sand beaches, whereas the Algarve tends to have pale sand beaches as does Gran Canaria.  Madeira is not known for its beaches but there are some hidden gems here too!

Whichever the destination has we have tried to give you the various options on each destination page or the relevant what to do page.  If you would like or need more information do let us know.

Many beaches have water sports facilities on or next to them and again we have tried to indicate which.  Many of our destinations have excellent diving opportunities such as Malta and Gozo, Madeira and Mallorca, to name a few.

Many of the beaches we mention do have the EEC Blue Flag recognition, reassuring you of it cleanliness and safety.