{"id":2985,"date":"2017-05-11T18:32:29","date_gmt":"2017-05-11T18:32:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=2985"},"modified":"2022-12-12T12:42:07","modified_gmt":"2022-12-12T12:42:07","slug":"unique-shores-for-your-beach-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/route.hostingwp.co.il\/blog\/unique-shores-for-your-beach-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Europe&#8217;s 11 Most Unique Shores for the Coolest Beach Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #333333;\">With summer just around the corner, planning the perfect beach getaway in Europe can be tricky. If you are like us, you don&#8217;t want to go to just any old boring beach. From towering cliffs, to shipwrecks, to hidden lagoons, check out our list of the Europe&#8217;s most unique beaches.&nbsp;And that&#8217;s why using our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/\"><strong>European trip planner<\/strong> <strong>tool<\/strong><\/a> is&nbsp;the best way to plan the perfect vacation!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Cathedral Beach, Spain&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/spain\/\">trip to Spain<\/a><\/strong> and get a beach experience unlike any other in the world! Thanks to years and years of erosion caused by the sea crashing into the cliffs, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/As_Catedrais_beach\">arches and caves have been formed along the shores<\/a> of this beautiful Spanish beach. Wander along the shores, admiring the towering cliffs and exploring the caves for an exciting beach getaway.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2987\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_579388120.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2987 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_579388120.jpg\" alt=\"Beautiful arches of Cathedral Beach\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" data-wp-pid=\"2987\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beautiful arches of Cathedral Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>2. Benagil Beach, Portugal<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a country known for its breathtaking beaches, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.algarvetips.com\/beaches\/lagoa\/praia-de-benagil\/\">Benagil Beach is particularly special<\/a>,&nbsp;and it would be great considering to visit there when organizing a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/portugal\/\">road trip to Portugal<\/a><\/strong>.&nbsp;Massive golden cliffs flank this pristine Portuguese beach and offer sunbathers protection from the wind. Visitors enjoy relaxing on the white sand, watching the colorful fishing boats, swimming in clear blue water, and exploring the incredible sea caves, particularly the Algar de Benagil. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2993\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2993\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_566989318.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2993 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_566989318.jpg\" alt=\"Seaside cave, Benagil Beach, Portugal\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2993\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Seaside cave, Benagil Beach, Portugal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>3. Spiaggia Rosa, La Maddalena Archipelago, Sardinia, Italy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although the beach itself is no longer accessible to tourists, visitors often take boat rides to see this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.charmingitaly.com\/article\/best-beaches-in-sardinia\">unique Italian beach<\/a> up close. It is known for its pink tinted sand, colored by shells and red coral.<\/span><br \/>\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9Ml2Mu5Fz4s\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>4. Vik Beach, Iceland &nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to volcanic eruptions in the area, Iceland is home to numerous black beaches. You\u2019ll feel like you\u2019ve landed on another planet as you stroll along the black basalt \u201csand\u201d of these breathtaking beaches. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vik Beach is often considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. The black beach is lined with stacks of basalt rocks which resemble jagged cliffs. According to legend, these stacks are trolls that got caught in the sun. The beach is also ho<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">me to several species of bird, and if you\u2019re lucky you can spot some puffins too!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2996\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2996\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_634045364.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2996 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_634045364.jpg\" alt=\"Dark stacks of basalt rocks on the black shores of Vik Beach, Iceland, beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"2996\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2996\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stacks of basalt rock on the black sand of Vik Beach, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>5. J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon, Iceland<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a country known for its breathtaking scenery, J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon manages to stand out as one of Iceland\u2019s most beautiful attractions. <a href=\"https:\/\/guidetoiceland.is\/best-of-iceland\/jokulsarlon-glacier-lagoon-the-crown-jewel-of-iceland-s-nature\">J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n is a glacial lake lined with black sand<\/a>, situated next to Vatnaj\u00f6kull, Europe\u2019s largest glacier, whose melted waters flow into the lake. Chunks of fallen glacier lay scattered across the black beach, and glacial melt is making the lake bigger. Due to this phenomenon, the unique landscape is constantly evolving, making it the perfect place for a truly special beach getaway.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2999\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2999\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_632205332.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2999 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_632205332.jpg\" alt=\"Chunks of fallen glacier lay on the dark sand of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon, Iceland, beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-wp-pid=\"2999\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2999\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Icy black shores of J\u00f6kuls\u00e1rl\u00f3n Lagoon, Iceland<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>6. Giant&#8217;s Causeway, Ireland<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the world\u2019s most unique beaches, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ireland.com\/en-us\/what-is-available\/natural-landscapes-and-sights\/articles\/giants-causeway-myth\/\">Giant\u2019s Causeway<\/a> has another worldly feel to it. Due to an ancient volcanic eruption, 40,000 interlocking basalt columns make up the puzzle-like landscape! If you aren\u2019t satisfied with a scientific explanation for this remarkable phenomenon, the locals will gladly tell you how they believe the landscape was formed. According to legend, giant Fion mac Cumhail built a causeway in order to go fight an even bigger giant in Scotland. Different versions of the story have different endings, but each and every visitor may decide for themselves what they believe about its formation!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3001\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3001\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_630819746.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3001 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_630819746.jpg\" alt=\"Interlocking basalt columns look like puzzle pieces on the beach of Giant's Causeway, beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"3001\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3001\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interlocking basalt columns on the beach of Giant&#8217;s Causeway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>7. \u00c9tretat Beach France<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beach-goers barely notice the clear blue water and the pebbled shores; they are too enamored by the <a href=\"http:\/\/en.normandie-tourisme.fr\/discover\/normandy-must-sees\/the-10-top-normandy-must-sees\/etretat-207-2.html\">towering white cliffs<\/a> overlooking the beach. Interesting arches and shapes have been carved into the cliff by the sea after millennia of erosion. The beach gets its name from one of these formations, an arch that resembles a large white elephant.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3002\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3002\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_635534513.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3002 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_635534513.jpg\" alt=\"White elephant-shaped cliffs of \u00c9tretat Beach France, blue sky, sunny day, beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"3002\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3002\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">White elephant-shaped cliffs of \u00c9tretat Beach France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>8. Blue Lagoon, Cyprus<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The image of a perfect beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprus.com\/blue-lagoon-beach-maps.html\">this sheltered lagoon is a paradise<\/a>. Snorkel along the sandy bottom to see the thriving marine life, enjoying the warm water that sometimes reaches as high as 85 degrees Fahrenheit. When you\u2019re done, kick back and enjoy the surrounding views and the mesmerising clear turquoise water. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3004\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3004\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_625482965.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3004 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_625482965.jpg\" alt=\"Bright slue sky, clear turquoise water, rocky white cliffs of the Blue Lagoon, beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"3004\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3004\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright blue water of the Blue Lagoon, Cyprus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>9. Curonian Spit, Lithuania<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/994\">long and narrow stretch of beach<\/a> is actually a massive sand dune, home to a national park. Visitors enjoy climbing the Spit\u2019s dunes, some of which reach as high as 60 meters. In addition to its unique natural features, the Spit is also home to numerous interesting houses and historic buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3017\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3017\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_602010956.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3017 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_602010956.jpg\" alt=\"Sand dunes of Curonian Spit, Lithuania, beach getaway\" width=\"1280\" height=\"800\" data-wp-pid=\"3005\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3017\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sand dunes of Curonian Spit, Lithuania<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>10. Shipwreck Cove (Navagio Beach), Zakynthos, Greece<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hear \u201cGreece,\u201d one of the first things that comes to mind is probably \u201cbeaches.\u201d Among the thousands of perfect beaches of the Greek islands, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zakynthostravelguide.com\/2012\/05\/guide-to-shipwreck-cove-zakynthos.html\">Navagio Beach, or Shipwreck Beach, surely stands out<\/a>. Surrounded by towering cliffs, visitors must take a boat to reach the beach. Relax on the warm sand, swim in the clear sea, and check out the actual shipwreck that crashed here in the 1980s. If you want a higher view of the beach, you can hike up to one of the viewing platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3006\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_203399833.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_203399833.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of Shipwreck Cove (Navagio Beach), Zakynthos, Greece, bright blue sky, clear ocean, white cliffs , beach getaway\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-wp-pid=\"3006\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Top view of Shipwreck Cove (Navagio Beach), Zakynthos, Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h3><b>11. Giola Lagoon, Thasso<\/b><b>s, Greece<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you pick just one beach in Greece? Another truly unique beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.feelgreece.com\/en\/giola\">Giola is a natural sea lagoon<\/a> carved into the cliffs by years of erosion. Visitors need to hike along the rocky landscape to reach this pool, and can dive into the clear water from rocks reaching as high as 8m. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3015\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3015\" style=\"width: 958px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_569939755.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3015\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress-654234-3125347.cloudwaysapps.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/shutterstock_569939755.jpg\" alt=\"Lagoon within the cliffs - Giola Lagoon, Thassos, Greece, beach getaway\" width=\"958\" height=\"638\" data-wp-pid=\"3007\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3015\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Giola Lagoon, Thassos, Greece<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Georgia',serif; color: #333333;\">So, where&nbsp;will you be headed to this summer for your beach getaway?<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With summer just around the corner, planning the perfect beach getaway in Europe can be tricky. If you are like us, you don&#8217;t want to go to just any old boring beach. 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