Europe’s ‘sunniest seaside’ has golden sands, crystal waters and flights from £17.99

Brits on the lookout for scorching and sunny vacation locations will not must go far with Europe’s sunniest seaside lower than 5 hours away – and with loads of low-cost flights obtainable

An elevated view of the coast and sandy beach at Olu Deniz, Turkey

It has been topped Europe’s sunniest seaside(Picture: Getty Photographs)

Brits on the lookout for solar, sea and sand on their holidays could wish to take into account a visit to Europe’s ‘sunniest seaside’ the place they’re going to discover balmy temperatures of 32C and a every day common of 10h 26m of sunshine.

Ölüdeniz Seashore in Fethiye, Turkey, has been topped because the must-visit for sun-seekers, impressing not solely with its climate but additionally its golden sands and swim-friendly waters. In truth, these azure shores are additionally residence to the enduring ‘Blue Lagoon’ that you’re going to little doubt have seen in your social media feeds.

The breathtaking coastal spot topped new rankings from the consultants at Saga Holidays, who checked out elements equivalent to sunshine hours and common temperatures throughout each excessive seasons and low seasons. (So whether or not or not you are tied to the varsity holidays, you may take pleasure in a sun-soaked getaway!).

The closest airport to the seaside is Dalaman, which is a few 45-minute drive from Ölüdeniz Seashore. The excellent news for Brits is that there are heaps of budget-friendly flights to Dalaman direct from the UK. For instance, easyJet has flights from £17.99 every approach, whereas Ryanair has one-way flights from £29.99 in August. In truth, you’ll find returns from £54 in response to Skyscanner, though it is value noting that the most affordable charges usually do not embody additional hand baggage allowance.

A view of the seaside and lagoon(Picture: Getty Photographs/iStockphoto)

It isn’t simply the sunshine that makes Ölüdeniz Seashore a must-visit for the summer season holidays. The Blue Flag seaside boasts postcard-worthy turquoise waters, superb sandy shores, and a lush inexperienced backdrop that would not be misplaced in a storybook. In fact a gorgeous seaside like that is all the time in style, so it is value noting that it might probably get fairly busy through the peak summer season months.

There are three sandy components to the seaside – certainly one of which is free – however for the opposite two there is a small entry payment if you wish to go to, with some facilities obtainable equivalent to sunbeds you may rent, and a sequence of watersports to take pleasure in (once more you may must pay an additional payment if you wish to rent tools for the likes of paddleboarding or kayaking).

On Tripadvisor the seaside will get a blended bag of critiques. Though guests all usually agree that it is lovely and the encompassing mountains make for a gorgeous backdrop, as a result of the seaside has develop into so well-known, some holidaymakers have slammed the seaside for getting too crowded. If you wish to test it out for your self, then it is effectively value getting up early so you may benefit from the quieter moments of the day earlier than the bigger crowds arrive.

Alternatively you could possibly go to in off-season between November and April when temperatures vary round 19C – so whereas it could be a bit of chilly for stepping into the water, you may nonetheless take pleasure in these breathtaking views whereas out on a scenic stroll.

It wasn’t the one seaside to impress in Saga’s rankings. Anthony Quinn Bay on the Greek island of Rhodes got here a detailed second with a three-minute distinction by way of hours of sunshine, and 32C temperatures through the peak summer season months.

You may take a look at the complete listing of Europe’s prime 10 sunniest seashores beneath: