Feeling the sand between your toes, listening to waves crashing against the shore and feeling the sun on your face - you just can’t beat a good beach holiday.
When it comes to the best beaches in the world for a trip away, those in the Caribbean, the Maldives and Thailand spring to mind.
So you might be surprised to hear that the best beach in the world is in Europe - and you can fly there from as little as £22 from Manchester Airport.
Portugal’s Praia da Falesia topped Tripadvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice Awards 2024 list of the world’s best beaches. Located in Portugal’s Algarve, Praia da Falesia is a 45-minute drive from Faro Airport.
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