Britons can enjoy a taste of Spain in the UK as top beach destinations in the country are named

Suppose you want to experience the exotic appeal of the Mediterranean, Caribbean, or South African beaches without having to buy a pricey plane ticket.

In that case, you’ll be pleased to hear you can find something similar on your doorstep.

Staycation experts have revealed their pick of UK beach “destination dupes” to head to over the weekend as temperatures soar.

Porthcurno Beach in Cornwall was selected as an alternative to Costa Braca in Spain, according to experts.

Perhaps the quintessential UK seaside resort may not be to your liking, but there are still loads of options to choose from.

Barricane Beach in Devon was selected as an alternative to Calanque D’En-Vau in France, the experts added.

Data shows searches for beach holidays in the UK have increased by 50 per cent in the past seven days alone.

Holiday experts have found a selection of beaches that rival the sandy swathes in other far-flung European countries.

Specialists recently rounded up the best places to visit in the country based on food options and other things to do.

Worcestershire in the west midlands took the top spot, according to new research by Auto Finance.

The area’s exemplary campsites, the food scene, hidden gems and the weather over the past five years all contributed to the overall score.

The following destinations also made it onto the list:

• Worcestershire (41.5)
• Rutland (40)
• Cornwall (36.3)
• Kent (35.2)
• North Yorkshire (35.2)
• Herefordshire (34.2)
• Devon (34.1)
• Cumbria (32.6)
• Isle of Wight (31.8)
• Northumberland (31.2)

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“For too long the country has been overshadowed by other regions and destinations, but visitors are finally recognising the country’s tourism offering resulting in increased overnight stays and day visitors,” Visit Worcestershire states.

“Worcestershire’s scenic countryside and waterways, cultural heritage, culinary excellence, warm welcome and entertaining family attractions drive visitors from across the UK as well as international visitors.

They continued: “Two areas of National Landscapes (previously AONB), Malvern Hills and Bredon Hill, paint the picture for rolling landscapes and breathtaking viewpoints.”

For Britons hoping to unwind during their next staycations, the UK's most peaceful spot offers "total relaxation" and has beautiful beaches.