The warm weather shows no signs of stopping in many parts of the UK, so what better excuse to discover one of the most beautiful beaches in the country?
Three beaches in Cornwall have been named as having the whitest sands, with other parts of England also recommended.
Searches for “best sandy beach near me” have surged by over 500 per cent in the past week, with "best UK beach" reaching 63,000 over the past month.
Experts at Parkdean Resorts analysed the shade of 50 beautiful British beaches to find the ones with the whitest, softest sands to consider for a picturesque day at the seaside.
The experts compared Kynance Cove in Cornwall to an Australian beach
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Fistral Beach was praised by the travel experts
PATop white sand beaches in the UK for a summer getaway
- Kynance Cove (Cornwall)
- Appletree Bay (Isles of Scilly)
- St Ives (Cornwall)
- Studland Bay (Dorset)
- Bournemouth (Dorset)
- Whitby Sands (Yorkshire)
- West Wittering (West Sussex)
- Brancaster (Norfolk)
- Fistral Beach (Cornwall)
- Bamburgh Castle Beach (Northumberland)
Number one was Kynance Cove in Cornwall. The travel expert said: "Topping the list as the UK’s whitest beach is Kynance Cove in Cornwall. This Cornish cove boasts powder-soft sands made primarily of quartz, giving the beach its bright, white appearance.
"This breathtaking spot gives even Australia’s iconic coastline a run for its money, with Parkdean Resorts’ analysis revealing that Kynance Cove shares the same dazzling sand tone as Hyams Beach in New South Wales - one of the world’s most famous white sand beaches."
Appletree Bay grabbed the number two spot, and also has white beaches reminiscent of another country. Its location means it is often quiet for those able to travel to it.
Experts at The Beach Guide said: "The crescent of near white sand faces into the clear sheltered shallows of Tresco Flats, looking across to the neighbouring island of Bryher. As with all the Scilly Isles’ beaches, Appletree never gets crowded. In fact, much of the time the beach is virtually empty, even during the summer."
Fistal Beach was another Cornish destination on the list, and the experts at Parkdean Resorts shared it is a great dupe for tropical destinations.
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Bamburgh Castle Beach rounded off the top 10 list
PAThey said: "Kelingking Beach in Bali is famed for its turquoise waters and lush green cliffs; however, did you know there is a UK beach that shares its tropical characteristics? Fistral Beach in Cornwall boasts the same creamy sand shade as its tropical counterpart.
"While Kelingking is known for its wild, untamed surf, Fistral Beach has earned its reputation as the home of British surfing, attracting wave chasers from around the world. With its sweeping coastal views and golden-hued sands, Fistral offers a slice of the tropics right here in the UK.
"Looking to make a holiday of it? The magnificent sands are close to Crantock Beach Holiday Park for the perfect base for your seaside escape."
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