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The state of Goa is making important efforts to make itself more attractive to digital nomads.

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Limassol’s Marina is the piéce de resistance of the city’s facelift.

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Limassol: A guide to Cyprus’ sophisticated beachside city

Want a city break on the beach? Limassol has year-round sun and a booming food scene.

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Sylt is the largest of Germany’s North Frisian islands, which are located in the North Sea off the coast of Schleswig-Holstein.

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The glamorous German island where Brigitte Bardot loved to party

The island began to gain fame in the 1960s when it reinvented itself as a party hotspot.

10/10/2023

Portuguese man o' war could become more common on UK beaches as the climate warms.

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Portuguese man o’ war washes up on Welsh coast

Will marine heatwaves help these venomous sea creatures thrive in Europe?

06/10/2023

Locals enjoy drinks in Sofia, Bulgaria

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05/10/2023

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Brazil beach clean up makes water swimmable for first time in 10 years

For the first time in a decade, Rio de Janeiro's beaches are safe for swimming.

28/09/2023

Kuldiga, Lativia, has just been awarded UNESCO status.

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‘Venice of Latvia’: This ancient town just got global recognition

A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists.

24/09/2023

Tourists on Benidorm's beaches have been warned about fish attacks.

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Why are the fish attacking people on Benidorm’s beaches?

Experts have warned that unusually high sea temperatures could be causing the fish to seek alternative sources of food.

05/09/2023

Sardinia is known for its pristine white beaches. But authorities are urging tourists to leave sand and pebbles where they are.

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Frenchman arrested after taking 41kg of pebbles from beach

A Frenchman has been arrested after stealing 41kg of pebbles from beach in Sardinia

30/08/2023

Covering 2,000 square kilometres, Pindus National Park is the largest in Greece.

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Why Greeks are giving up on the beach this summer

Cost, crowds and climate change: Why I swapped Greek beaches for mountains this year.

27/08/2023

People enjoy the sunny weather on the Balearic island of Mallorca.

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Spain: Fake signs at Mallorca beaches warn tourists to stay away

Catalan small print underneath shares a different message with local people.

21/08/2023

Muslim women have been prevented from bathing with clothes on in northern Italy

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'Non balneabile': What are the face covering bans across Europe?

A group of Muslim women wearing modest beach wear were harassed by a group of women in northern Italy claiming that they can’t go in the water with their clothing.

14/08/2023

The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach.

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What is Ferragosto and how do Italians celebrate it?

The August Ferragosto holiday in Italy is traditionally celebrated with a big lunch on the beach.

11/08/2023

People sunbathe on a beach in Barcelona, Spain.

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This popular Ibiza beach joins Spain's list of smoke-free zones

Beach-goers who break the rules face fines of up to €2,000.

28/07/2023

More than 50 whales have died after stranding themselves on Cheynes Beach in Western Australia.

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Tragic footage shows a pod of 100 pilot whales beach themselves

The reason behind the stranding is unknown but pilot whales have a social nature which can lead them to follow pod-mates into danger.

26/07/2023

Valencia's peaceful ambience, abundance of culture and extensive beaches helped it take the top spot on a recent British holiday survey

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Valencia voted favourite European coastal city by Brits

A 2023 survey reveals which European coastal towns are Brits’ favourites, and the results might not be what you’d expect.

10/07/2023

Portable speakers could be confiscated and fines issues for playing loud music on the beach in Portugal.

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Portugal bans loud music on its beaches with fines of up €36,000

Want peace and quiet while you sunbathe? This European country promises sun, sea and silence.

06/07/2023

Barbiecore, as the style is known, is a homage to the Mattel fashion doll, in particular to her favourite colour.

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The most beautiful pink places to visit in Europe

Here are some of the best pink sights around Europe.

04/07/2023

Bulgaria's Black Sea coast beaches

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Bulgarian resorts blame Black Sea tourism slump on dam disaster

Bulgaria's Black Sea resorts are blaming a slump in visitor numbers on pollution fears trigged by the ecological disaster caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam in Ukraine.

30/06/2023

The study by Omio found that Turkey is your best bet for a budget beach break.

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Where are Europe’s most affordable beach holidays?

The top ten ranking features three seaside destinations in Turkey, including the number one spot.

27/06/2023

Ostreopsis spotted underwater forming a bloom.

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Toxic algae: 900 people infected in France's Basque coast since 2021

Since 2021, a toxic variant of an algae named 'ostreopsis' has become increasingly prevalent in the Atlantic Ocean.

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