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Texel - an island in North Holland province - amazed us with its varied, rugged-to-manicured feel. It has about 20 miles of beaches on its western coast, many with activities and all safe for swimming, and there are cosy restaurants and cafes set against the extensive dune landscape. Behind the beaches there's also a protected nature reserve, marshes and rock pools, a historic lighthouse with fabulous views, well-formed little towns and extensive cycle paths/hiking routes alongside very usable public transport. Texel is the largest of the West Frisian Islands in the Wadden sea and is reached by an hourly short and comfortable ferry ride (with car) from Den Helder on the mainland. methismenos

Texel - an island in North Holland province - amazed us with its varied, rugged-to-manicured feel. It has about 20 miles of beaches on its western coast, many with activities and all safe for swimming, and there are cosy restaurants and cafes set against the extensive dune landscape. Behind the beaches there's also a protected nature reserve, marshes and rock pools, a historic lighthouse with fabulous views, well-formed little towns and extensive cycle paths/hiking routes alongside very usable public transport. Texel is the largest of the West Frisian Islands in the Wadden sea and is reached by an hourly short and comfortable ferry ride (with car) from Den Helder on the mainland.
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Camping and white sand, Albania

Hidden behind a mountain range, the main beach of Drymades is actually stony, but turn left and walk for 10 minutes and you'll find completely empty white sand beaches. The sea is unbelievably clear, and it's a nice tepid temperature. A nearby orange orchard adjacent is home to the Sea Turtle campsite (€8 a night, on Facebook) which has pre-pitched tents, with foam mattresses and clean bedding. There is a kitchen bar, a shop selling fresh food and essentials and a sandwich van visits the beach daily.
Luke Sullivan

Caribbean feel, south-east Sicily

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The white sands of Marzamemi beach in Sicily give the place a Caribbean feel. It's a beach for all seasons - locals even come here on Christmas day for a picnic. Cool off in summer in the calm waters then, when the setting sun turns flame orange at dusk, head to the open gazebos of Bar La Pagoda for crisp wine and fresh fish as the waves lap and the night hums with conversation and crickets.
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A Puglia masterpiece, Italy

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Photograph: Alamy

I came across Punta Prosciutto a few years ago and was mesmerised. The white beaches are two miles long and backed by sand dunes; the sea is ideal for snorkelling with a great variety of fish. It's a great place for kids because it's very shallow for a good distance from the shore. There are two small B&Bs near the beach: AngelBay B&B and B&B Poseidon (online deals available).
Antonio Piccirilli

Best beach on the Amalfi coast, Italy

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Texel - an island in North Holland province - amazed us with its varied, rugged-to-manicured feel. It has about 20 miles of beaches on its western coast, many with activities and all safe for swimming, and there are cosy restaurants and cafes set against the extensive dune landscape.