{"id":168968,"date":"2017-04-03T14:03:21","date_gmt":"2017-04-03T13:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=168968"},"modified":"2018-08-15T15:42:10","modified_gmt":"2018-08-15T14:42:10","slug":"top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-europe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-europe\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10: the most astonishing beach retreats in Europe"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Monday newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature\u00a0top 10 travel lists<\/a>\u00a0to inspire.<\/p>\n

Today (March 27, 2017): Top 10 most astonishing beach retreats in Europe.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

I previously published top 10 lists of the most stunning (and my preferred) beach resorts\u00a0in Asia<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Africa<\/a>, two continents blessed with spectacular, sugar white beaches. Today, I take you to my home continent, Europe, where summer is around the corner and millions are preparing for a sundrenched\u00a0holiday in the South. However, the Mediterranean Sea – where Europe’s most fabulous coastal resorts are located – is not particularly known for its\u00a0beaches, which often tend to be narrow and composed of pebbles, mostly explained by the fact that the Mediterranean Sea has tides of a very low amplitude due to its\u00a0very narrow outlet\/inlet into the Atlantic Ocean. Nevertheless, it’s the Europe’s\u00a0prime summer playground, offering spectacular natural scenery including ancient pine forests and scalloped bays. Here, you can treat yourself to an unforgettable holiday in one of my 10 favorite coastal retreats.<\/p>\n

There is more\u00a0info below the slideshow.\u00a0Think I missed one? Share your favorite European beach retreat\u00a0in the comments section<\/strong>, or take my\u00a0poll<\/strong>\u00a0below!<\/p>\n

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10. HOTEL CALA DI VOLPE, SARDINIA, ITALY<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n

Lying on the most strikingly romantic stretch of the Costa Smeralda, the\u00a0Hotel Cala Di Volpe, A Luxury Collection Hotel,\u00a0<\/span>resembles a charming fishing village, with its picturesque Sardinian houses and landing stage jutting out into a sea of translucent turquoise, emerald-green and deepest azure. Each of the 100 sea-view rooms and 21 suites pays tribute to Sardinia’s unique artistry and natural beauty. The minimal chic decor is inspired by traditional Sardinian workmanship. And for an even more exclusive ambience, you should book the Presidential Suite, with three bedrooms, two lounges, a steam bath, one private heated swimming pool and a stunning view of the emerald bay.<\/p>\n