Many Britons who dream of the beach think of sunny paradises such as Spain, Portugal or Greece.
However, the UK is home to some beautiful stretches of sand, stones and sea. Two have been named as beaches that "stand out for their commitments to sustainability".
In Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2024, it named the "best of the best beaches".
While no UK beaches made the top 25, two were honoured in another important beach lineup.
'Sandbanks Beach is a family-friendly spot with soft, golden sand, clear water, and incredible views'
Poole Tourism
'Saundersfoot is a sandy beach with clear blue waters'
Wales International Coastal Centre
Sandbanks beach and Saundersfoot beach were both named some of the best beaches when it comes to sustainability.
Sandbanks beach in Poole took the number one spot on the list, with Tripadvisor stating: "Sandbanks beach is a family-friendly spot with soft, golden sand, clear water, and incredible views. It's a popular beach, but even during peak season there's plenty of space.
"Try some water sports, go horseback riding, or bring your dog (it's pet-friendly with some seasonal restrictions) and take a walk on the shore.
"There are plenty of food options, from beachside cafes to nearby restaurants, plus parking's a breeze."
Travellers' Choice Best of the Best 2024
Sustainable
- Sandbanks Beach: Poole, United Kingdom
- Radhanagar Beach: Havelock Island, India
- Saundersfoot Beach: Saundersfoot, United Kingdom
- Corniche Beach: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Galissas Beach: Syros, Greece
- Nissi Beach: Ayia Napa, Cyprus
- Mellieha Beach: Island of Malta, Malta
- Myrtos Beach: Kefalonia, Greece
- Playa Blanca: Lanzarote, Spain
- Camp's Bay Beach: Camp's Bay, South Africa
World
- Praia da Falésia
- Spiaggia dei Conigli
- La Concha Beach
- Ka'anapali Beach
- Grace Bay Beach
- Anse Lazio
- Manly Beach
- Eagle Beach
- Siesta Beach
- Varadero Beach
- Playa Pilar
- Balandra Beach
- Reynisfjara Beach
- Poipu Beach Park
- Seven Mile Beach
- Playa de Las Canteras
- Ipanema Beach
- Playa Manuel Antonio
- Falassarna Beach
- Nungwi Beach
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Praia da Falésia, Portugal, boasts dramatic, picturesque cliffs, golden sands and clear blue waters
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Saundersfoot beach claimed the third spot out of 10. Tripadvisor told beach lovers: "Saundersfoot is a sandy beach with clear blue waters.
"It's a great spot for paddle boarding or exploring rockpools, and there's also a promenade with shops and cafes.
"Like jogging? Head there in the early morning, then spend the rest of the day catching some sun."
The travel experts at Tripadvisor explained what is meant by "sustainable" beach.
The website stated: "For eco-conscious travellers, the below winners stand out for their commitments to sustainability as measured by a combination of inputs from our data partners at BeCause (via the Blue Flag organisation) as well as internal Tripadvisor data points, including beaches where Tripadvisor users were most likely to be found discussing sustainability in positive reviews."
