Spending a day by the water is a perfect way to stay cool during the third heatwave of the year, while also taking in some stunning British views.
New research has ranked the top hidden coastal gems to consider this weekend.
The best place to visit is found in Wales, as Trearddur in Anglesey came top in analysis by Insure4Boats. This wasn't the only place recommended in Anglesey, with Llanddona landing in the number 12 spot.
The research compared online search volumes of more than 250 UK coastal towns, cities, villages and resorts to find the top 15. The locations were also scored on the number of local attractions, social media engagement, Blue Flag status and the chance of sun and rain.
Coastal gems in Anglesey made the list
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Top UK Coastal Hidden Gems (overall score)
- Trearddur, Anglesey, Wales – 28
- Salcombe Regis, Devon, England – 26
- Goodrington, Devon, England – 26
- Lydd-on-Sea, Kent, England – 25
- Mwnt, Ceredigion, Wales – 25
- Crimdon, County Durham, England – 24
- Ynyslas, Ceredigion, Wales – 23
- Port Erin, Isle of Man – 21
- Whitepark Bay, County Antrim, N. Ireland – 19
- Ferryside, Carmarthenshire, Wales – 18
- Collieston, Aberdeenshire, Scotland – 17
- Llanddona, Anglesey, Wales – 16
- Llandanwg, Gwynedd, Wales – 14
- Trebarwith Strand, Cornwall, England – 13
- Scourie, Sutherland, Scotland – 10
- Kilchattan Bay, Isle of Bute, Scotland – 8
- Ellenabeich, Argyll and Bute, Scotland – 6
Anglesey is a beautiful island off the northwest coast, seeped in history with access to gorgeous beaches.
The travel expert said: "The seaside village south of Holyhead is home to Trearddur Bay beach, one of Anglesey’s most prestigious Blue Flag beaches.
"The bay is the perfect playground for water sports enthusiasts with kayak and paddleboard rental available."
Looking to getaway in England instead? Goodrington and Salcombe Regis in Devon came in joint second. The experts continued: "Located in the Sid Valley, the coastal village boasts a scenic remote cove to get right off the beaten track.
"Goodrington, situated on Devon’s English Riviera has a sheltered bay and offers a host of boat trips, water sports and family-friendly activities. In fact, online searches for the Devon hotspot have increased by 19 per cent year-on-year as tourist interest grows for the area."
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Salcombe Regis in Devon is praised for its beauty
GETTYCoastal beauties in England and Wales dominated the list, but it was Collieston in Aberdeenshire that was named the best for Scotland. It came in at number nine overall.
While Ellenbeich was at the bottom of the list, the Scottish spot had one of the biggest spikes in searches year-on-year, with an increase of 49 per cent - "one of the true hidden gems of the Slate Islands".
Speaking on the research, CEO of Insure4Boats Alan Thomas added: “With so many of us looking to escape the crowds and discover something new this summer, our research shines a light on the UK’s most overlooked coastal spots.
"Whether it’s a peaceful harbour town, a sun-soaked bay, or a wildlife-rich cove, these destinations offer a quieter, more authentic alternative to the usual seaside haunts.”