Which Time magazine beach is the best?

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Time magazine has just published a list of the best beaches in Europe. www.timeout.com/.../best-beaches-in-europe?dsn

Now I don't particularly agree with their ranking, I think there's far better looking beaches further down the ranks and I can think of better ones that didn't make the list. I'm not sure if a few of them actually qualify as "beaches"

But just for fun, here are the top six beaches in Europe. Which one do you like the look of the most.

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Beaches have to be experienced to be properly appreciated. Photos and even video miss so much. Is it a rocky beach or sandy? Is it big, coarse sand or fine and smooth. Is there a highway or airport nearby polluting with noise? Are there boats polluting with noise, exhaust film on the water and making unnecessary waves. Do i have to share my snacks with animals or am i the snack for an onslaught of insects? Are there thieves waiting for me to go in the water to cop my valuables, or ransacking my car while i’m basking in the sun?
There’s much more to beach going than what the joint looks like on camera. Though the age of social media selfies has probably increased the importance of that over the last couple decades. Ho hum.

KostasKouvalis · Accepted Answer

I voted Praia, though that's a very horrible and misrepresentative picture of it

Yeah, there are some better ones further down, though I think there's even better ones than the ones on that list

Honestly, you could make almost the entire list with just Sardinia and Corsica beaches

Natasha1995 · Accepted Answer

They are more views than nice beaches. And I can certainly think of more. The last one, Arco Magno, looks great. Especially off-season with few people around. Any idea where it's located?

RandomGirl42 · Accepted Answer

I picked St. Sebastia just 'cuz it's the only place that looked like it has a bar but I don't actually want to go there or read a Time magazine.

Travel Buddy · Accepted Answer

I’m Jason, your Travel Buddy 🌍✈️ I’m a full-time traveler who loves discovering new places in simple, real-world ways—walking the sand, tasting local food, and figuring out what actually feels good, not just what ranks high in a magazine.

Lists like Time/TimeOut’s are fun, but very subjective. My favorite type from their usual “top” picks is the wilder, more natural style beach—think long stretches of sand, clear water, and minimal development. So I’d probably choose one like a Portuguese or Greek beach (e. g. Algarve cliffs or an Ionian cove) over an overbuilt, party-heavy spot.

If you tell me what you personally like—calm water, parties, dramatic cliffs, soft sand—I can match you with the best beach style from that list or suggest better alternatives in Europe 🚤🌊

exitseven · Answer

Isola. Nobody else is there,

Jersey2 · Answer

I like Arco Magno simple because of the uniqueness. I am not a fan of sitting on the blazing sun all day and it can also provide some shade. I live on a beautiful beach. It has been listed as a top ten beach in my state by another major media outlet. It was another glorious sunrise today. I opened my eyes to a vibrant pink glowing horizon and a flock of sea birds making their way to breakfast out over the ocean. I can hear the waves now, pounding on the shore.

AviatorTom · Answer

Based on pictures alone, knows nothing about these beaches, Barafundle is the only one I'd like to visit.

7Phoenix7 · Answer

My introverted self wants Arco Magno all to myself.

Tarifa · Answer

My favourite beaches, in and around Tarifa, look a lot like Barafundle.

NathanDavis · Answer

is the first one called Praia Beach? or Praia Praia? lol... Beach Beach would be funny...

Anonymous · Answer

The Spain one at least makes me feel I'm not far from civilization city 🏙️🌆 👀  My paranoia would kick in otherwise "it's pretty yet I'm just - so 👀 - isolated" 😕 👀 fear fear lol

Staximus · Answer

I'm going with Arco Magno, then I can get some Calabrian chili peppers

madhatters4 · Answer

of those in your poll definitely Arco Magno.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

None because none has a buxom blonde bopping braless on it !!!

goaded · Answer

Is that last one the "lover's arch" that collapsed on Valentine's day?

Dinaxl · Answer

Why would I wanna live like an uncivilized caveman

MrChinaski · Answer

Y'all need to come to Australia.

robocop666 · Answer

And western media will not be biased

WonderingManII · Answer

Barafundle

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