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Holiday homes for the perfect beach holiday experience

Find a beach house at one of the best beach resorts worldwide

Lazing on the sand with the sun on your face and the sound of crashing waves in your ears has to be the most relaxing experience money can buy, making beach holidays impossible to beat. Whether you are looking to relax in the sun with a loved one, enjoy an action packed party break with friends or a water sports adventure with your family, there is an ideal beach holiday destination just waiting to be discovered.

Beach holidays have come a long way since the early days of British seaside holidays, but the idea of soaking up the sun on a long, sandy beach still appeals to even the most hardened traveller. With so much to do, from sunbathing to watersports and beach fishing to partying the night away at a beach bar, beach holidays are a whirlwind of entertainment suited to all members of the family. Safety is important, and there are certain ways to ensure that a beach is suitable for children. The European Blue Flag is awarded only to beaches which pass strict standards of cleanliness and safety, so you can be sure that a beach resort is safe for your family before even arriving in your beach villa or cottage on the beach.

Best Beach Holiday Resorts

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Top Five Beach Holiday Destinations

Best Beach Holidays in Greece
Greece is blessed with magnificent beaches, a perfect beach holiday climate and a range of fantastic cultural attractions. With both famous beach resorts and completely secluded beaches, seaside holidays in Greece suit everyone.

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Best Beach Holidays in Turkey
With some of the finest sandy beaches and clearest waters in Europe, Turkey is not just a world class beach holiday destination, but one of the best choices for water sports activities from sailing and scuba diving to windsurfing and snorkeling.

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Best Beach Holidays in Portugal
The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for beach holidays in Europe. The scenery is simply breathtaking, and there are a wide range of different beach resorts all along the coast so there is a perfect beach holiday for everyone.

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Best Beach Holidays in Cyprus
The pleasant year round climate and beautiful beaches of Cyprus make it a fantastic choice for beach holidays throughout the year. A fascinating culture, excellent water sports opportunities and fantastic nightlife all add to the charming atmosphere.

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Best Beach Holidays in Spain
There are thousands of miles of long beaches throughout Spain that are famous throughout the whole of Europe. Every style of beach, variety of water sport and type of beach resort can be found after just a short flight from the UK.

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Taking a beach house or cottage on a secluded beach means that there is no need to position your beach towel before breakfast, just put on your beach wear, wander down to the sea in your own time and relax. A private beach house on a tranquil beach with your loved one is a wonderful option for a romantic break, and there are plenty to find, from the tropical beaches of the Caribbean islands to the long beaches of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast.

There are an almost endless number of beach resorts in idyllic locations around the world. From the party beach resorts of Ibiza to the secluded beaches of the Greek Islands or the tourist hotspots of Malaga and the Playa de las Americas, there is a beach holiday suited to every beach lover. All you have to do is select a destination, find a beach house and prepare to relax and recharge in the sun.

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Air Con, South Facing, 3 Bedroom Villa -- Solarium, Pool, Beach, Golf.
3 bedrooms to sleep 6
From £299 per week
Playa Flamenca | Spain

One bedroom apartment in Holetown St James minutes from beach
1 bedrooms to sleep 2
From £280 per week
Holetown | Barbados

Villa 'Es Pou Dor 3' Large detached villa. Beach, shops & Restaurants 500m
5 bedrooms to sleep 11
From £499 per week
Cala d'Or Area | Spain

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Air Con, South Facing, 3 Bedroom Villa -- Solarium, Pool, Beach, Golf.
Spain , Alicante - Costa Blanca , Torrevieja area , Orihuela Costa , Playa Flamenca
A beautiful, luxury, air-conditioned, semi-detached villa located in the peaceful San Jose I, region of Playa Flamenca. Ground Floor has Lounge/Dining Room, with Sky TV, 36 channels and Video. Twin Bedroom; Bathroom with Shower; Complete Fitted Ki... [full details of property 8017]

One bedroom apartment in Holetown St James minutes from beach
Barbados , St. James , Holetown
Starfish is a one bedroom beach retreat which has been carefully renovated to incorporate everything guests would want from a self-catering apartment. This traditional Caribbean dwelling brings modern elements of the beach into it's interior desig... [full details of property 406547]

Villa 'Es Pou Dor 3' Large detached villa. Beach, shops & Restaurants 500m
Spain , Balearic Islands , Majorca (Mallorca) , East Majorca , Cala d'Or Area
This large detached villa is located close to the centre of Cala D’or, the beach and all amenities of this popular resort. The accommodation comprises on the first floor of; one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further twin bedroom, a bal... [full details of property 60095]

Luxury retreat with stunning sea and rain forest views
Trinidad & Tobago , Tobago
Perched on a hill in the centre of Parlatuvier, self-catering Tamarind House villa provides breathtaking, uninterrupted views of both the oldest protected rain forest in the Western hemisphere and one of the most attractive beaches along Tobago’s ... [full details of property 82793]

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Whether you are looking to relax in the sun with a loved one, enjoy an action packed party break with friends or a water sports adventure with your family, there is an ideal beach holiday destination just waiting to be discovered. Beach holidays have come a long way since the early days of British seaside holidays, but the idea of soaking up the sun on a long, sandy beach still appeals to even the most hardened traveller. With so much to do, from sunbathing to watersports and beach fishing to partying the night away at a beach bar, beach holidays are a whirlwind of entertainment suited to all members of the family. Safety is important, and there are certain ways to ensure that a beach is suitable for children. The European Blue Flag is awarded only to beaches which pass strict standards of cleanliness and safety, so you can be sure that a beach resort is safe for your family before even arriving in your beach villa or cottage on the beach. Best Beach Holiday Resorts Spain Turkey Cyprus Greece Portugal Canaries France Italy Europe Worldwide Top Five Beach Holiday Destinations Best Beach Holidays in Greece Greece is blessed with magnificent beaches, a perfect beach holiday climate and a range of fantastic cultural attractions. With both famous beach resorts and completely secluded beaches, seaside holidays in Greece suit everyone. View beach houses in Greece Best Beach Holidays in Turkey With some of the finest sandy beaches and clearest waters in Europe, Turkey is not just a world class beach holiday destination, but one of the best choices for water sports activities from sailing and scuba diving to windsurfing and snorkeling. View beach houses in Turkey Best Beach Holidays in Portugal The Algarve is one of the most popular destinations for beach holidays in Europe. The scenery is simply breathtaking, and there are a wide range of different beach resorts all along the coast so there is a perfect beach holiday for everyone. View beach villas in Portugal Best Beach Holidays in Cyprus The pleasant year round climate and beautiful beaches of Cyprus make it a fantastic choice for beach holidays throughout the year. A fascinating culture, excellent water sports opportunities and fantastic nightlife all add to the charming atmosphere. View beach villas in Cyprus Best Beach Holidays in Spain There are thousands of miles of long beaches throughout Spain that are famous throughout the whole of Europe. Every style of beach, variety of water sport and type of beach resort can be found after just a short flight from the UK. View beach villas in Spain Taking a beach house or cottage on a secluded beach means that there is no need to position your beach towel before breakfast, just put on your beach wear, wander down to the sea in your own time and relax. A private beach house on a tranquil beach with your loved one is a wonderful option for a romantic break, and there are plenty to find, from the tropical beaches of the Caribbean islands to the long beaches of the Turkish Mediterranean Coast. There are an almost endless number of beach resorts in idyllic locations around the world. From the party beach resorts of Ibiza to the secluded beaches of the Greek Islands or the tourist hotspots of Malaga and the Playa de las Americas, there is a beach holiday suited to every beach lover. All you have to do is select a destination, find a beach house and prepare to relax and recharge in the sun. See a selection of available holiday homes by the beach Air Con, South Facing, 3 Bedroom Villa -- Solarium, Pool, Beach, Golf. 3 bedrooms to sleep 6 From £299 per week Playa Flamenca \| Spain One bedroom apartment in Holetown St James minutes from beach 1 bedrooms to sleep 2 From £280 per week Holetown \| Barbados Villa 'Es Pou Dor 3' Large detached villa. Beach, shops & Restaurants 500m 5 bedrooms to sleep 11 From £499 per week Cala d'Or Area \| Spain See search results of available holiday homes by the beach Air Con, South Facing, 3 Bedroom Villa -- Solarium, Pool, Beach, Golf. Spain , Alicante - Costa Blanca , Torrevieja area , Orihuela Costa , Playa Flamenca A beautiful, luxury, air-conditioned, semi-detached villa located in the peaceful San Jose I, region of Playa Flamenca. Ground Floor has Lounge/Dining Room, with Sky TV, 36 channels and Video. Twin Bedroom; Bathroom with Shower; Complete Fitted Ki... [full details of property 8017] One bedroom apartment in Holetown St James minutes from beach Barbados , St. James , Holetown Starfish is a one bedroom beach retreat which has been carefully renovated to incorporate everything guests would want from a self-catering apartment. This traditional Caribbean dwelling brings modern elements of the beach into it's interior desig... [full details of property 406547] Villa 'Es Pou Dor 3' Large detached villa. Beach, shops & Restaurants 500m Spain , Balearic Islands , Majorca (Mallorca) , East Majorca , Cala d'Or Area This large detached villa is located close to the centre of Cala D’or, the beach and all amenities of this popular resort. The accommodation comprises on the first floor of; one twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, a further twin bedroom, a bal... [full details of property 60095] Luxury retreat with stunning sea and rain forest views Trinidad & Tobago , Tobago Perched on a hill in the centre of Parlatuvier, self-catering Tamarind House villa provides breathtaking, uninterrupted views of both the oldest protected rain forest in the Western hemisphere and one of the most attractive beaches along Tobago’s ... [full details of property 82793] Luxury retreat with stunning sea and rain forest views Trinidad & Tobago , Tobago Perched on a hill in the centre of Parlatuvier, self-catering Tamarind House villa provides breathtaking, uninterrupted views of both the oldest protected rain forest in the Western hemisphere and one of the most attractive beaches along Tobago’s ... [full details of property 82793] >> See all available holiday homes by the beach Our best holiday ideas? 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