Summer isn't far away, and this means it's almost time to think about holiday destinations to relax in 2022. If you prefer a beach destination, take note of the "European Best Beach 2022" ranking which has been released by European Best Destinations. When it comes to the best beaches in Portugal, there are two Portuguese beaches on the podium. In first place is Dourada beach, on the island of Porto Santo. And in third place is Seixal beach on the island of Madeira. It's time to take a closer look at the 10 best beaches in Europe, including Portugal's best beaches.
The Madeira archipelago was once again in the spotlight in the European Best Destinations ranking. After being elected seven times as the most beautiful island in the world and being considered one of the safest destinations during the COVID-19 pandemic, now Madeira sees two of its beaches on the top of the list of the most beautiful beaches in Europe.
What is special about these beaches and what makes them the best beaches in Portugal? Dourada beach (Praia Douada) is located on the island of Porto Santo and is described as a "safe and sunny destination that combines nature, wellness, outdoor sports, gastronomy, golf, leisure and transport accessibility". This beach is "perfect for doing nothing" and is also "famous for the therapeutic virtues of its sand", they say in the publication. In addition, it has a golf course that is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world.
Seixal beach (Praia do Seixal) is in third place in this list of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. This beach on the island of Madeira is distinguished by the "beauty of its volcanic sand, its crystalline waters, the incredible cliffs where the vegetation clings". On this beach you can enjoy the landscape over the northern coast of Madeira Island bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. According to European Best Destinations, Madeira is the perfect refuge for a "tropical holiday and safety in the middle of nature, combining beach, adventure, gastronomy, outdoor sports and fun".
In addition to these two Portuguese beaches located in the archipelago of Madeira, this top 10 also includes two beaches in Spain, two in Italy, two in Greece, one in France and one in Poland. Take a look at the ranking of the most beautiful beaches in Europe in 2022 prepared by the European Best Destinations:
Praia Dourada, Porto Santo (Madeira), Portugal
Bolonia Beach, Cadiz, Spain
Praia do Seixal, Madeira Island, Portugal
Cala Goloritzé, Sardinia Island, Italy
Mitjaneta Beach, Menorca Island , Spain
Monolia Beach, Lichadonissia Island, Greece
Zagare Bay, Puglia, Italy
Elafonisi Island, Crete, Greece
Santa Giulia Porto Vecchio Beach, Corsica island, France
Hel Beach, Hel Peninsula, Poland
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