The Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2023 ranked the best beaches in the UK and some of them even beat beaches in Europe.

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Taking the top spot for the best British beach was Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk, which came in 12th place in Europe’s best beaches as well.

The Victorian seaside town is a hidden gem, with the three mile sandy stretch featuring in the Richard Curtis film, ‘Yesterday’.

Celebs to have visited also include Ed Sheeran and Danny Boyle.

One Tripadvisor reviewer wrote: “This has to be one of the finest beaches in the UK – and I have visited most.”

Other high ranking beaches including Weymouth and Cornwall’s Fistral Beach.

And a beach in Iceland took the top spot for best beaches in Europe.

Reynisfjara Beach is famous for both it’s black sands and being featured in Game of Thrones.

It’s not one for sunbathers though – it has waves up to 130 feet and freezing waters.

Praia da Falésia on Portugal’s Algarve was named No. 2 in Europe, closely followed by Sicillian beach, Spiaggia dei Conigli, at No.3. 

Sarah Firshein, the Head of Editorial at Tripadvisor said: “As a huge beach fan myself, I know the impossible-to-resist allure of sunshine and turquoise water—and certainly, there’s plenty of that on this year’s list.

“But there are some delightful surprises as well.

“In addition to the much-loved beaches of the Caribbean and Hawaii, our community is really looking to kick up their experiences, even exploring cooler destinations like Reynisfjara Beach in Iceland.”

Here’s the UK seaside town which has been voted the cheapest in the country.

And an abandoned seaside theme park is being turned into a holiday resort.

If you fancy a beachy holiday, Haven has UK seaside beaks from £4pp a night.

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