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The World\u2019s 50 Best Beaches uses an expert travel team to rank the best beaches around the world.<\/p>\n
According to this year\u2019s ranking, Lucky Bay in Australia, a long beach with white sand, is the best in the world.<\/p>\n
An incredible Scottish beach, which could be mistaken for the Caribbean, also made the top 50.<\/p>\n
While no English beaches made the world’s top 50 ranking, a \u201cbeautiful\u201d patch of coast did rank in Europe\u2019s top 50.<\/p>\n
Dorset\u2019s Durdle Door beach was named the 48th best beach in Europe with visitors describing it as \u201cabsolutely stunning\u201d.<\/p>\n
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Durdle Door on England\u2019s Jurassic Coast is famous for its breathtaking limestone arch, one of the UK\u2019s most iconic landmarks.<\/p>\n
The beach is open to the public but visitors should always stick to the stairs as it\u2019s very dangerous to climb on the rocks.<\/p>\n
A tourist, \u2018BAJ93\u2019 on Tripadvisor, wrote: \u201cBeautiful views, it was worth the trek. We luckily went on a very sunny day.\u201d<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Another visitor \u2018OLesleyC\u2019 wrote: \u201cAbsolutely stunning. A bit of a trek but very happy I did it.\u201d<\/p>\n Tourists can also walk to Lulworth Cove, another beautiful beach, from Durdle Door along a cliffside track.<\/p>\n There is parking at Durdle Door but Britons should be aware that the beach can get very busy during summer.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Europe\u2019s best beach was named as the spectacular Reynisfjara beach in Iceland while Greece\u2019s Navagio took second place.<\/p>\n However, tourists hopping to visit the famous Navagio shipwreck beach might be disappointed this summer.<\/p>\n The beach is closed this summer due to rock fall. However, tourists will still be able to snap a shot from a boat.<\/p>\n
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