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White-sand beach destinations that aren't too hot in July & August
You want to avoid the heatwaves in the Mediterranean during July and August? But you still crave a white-sand beach experience, so where to go?
We've checked out cool alternatives for you to consider!
The Baltic Sea
In July and August temperatures here are mild, averaging around 25°C. You can swim in the sea with temperatures around 22°C. July and August are the sunniest months.
🏴☠️ Tip: Look for dates towards the end of August, as school holidays in some countries end mid-August, so prices should get lower, worth checking for your preferred location!
Rügen Island, Germany 🇩🇪
Binz Beach: Charming seaside resort. You can rent these wooden beach baskets, which serve as a windbreaker.
Getting there: Fly to Berlin with budget airlines, then take a train to Binz.
Sopot, Poland 🇵🇱
Sopot Beach: The sea-side resort has lovely white sands and a famous wooden pier.
Getting there: Fly to Gdansk with budget airlines, then take a short train or taxi ride to Sopot.
Jurmala, Latvia 🇱🇻
Jurmala Beach: Miles of fine, white sand, located along the Gulf of Riga.
Getting there: Fly to Riga with low-cost carriers such as Ryanair. From Riga, Jurmala is a 30-minute train ride away.
Bornholm, Denmark 🇩🇰
Dueodde Beach: Expect incredibly fine sand and clear waters.
Getting there: Fly to Copenhagen with airlines like easyJet or Norwegian Air, then take a train and ferry to Bornholm.
The Channel & North Atlantic
Coastal temperatures along The Channel and North Atlantic (close to the UK) average around 22-24°C in summer. Water temperatures are a little bit colder compared to the Baltic Sea (expect around 17-19°C).
We've pulled out some white-sand beach destinations that are worth travelling for. Even if the weather isn't all sunshine on your trip, there are a lot of things to do around.
Le Touquet, North France 🇫🇷
Known as Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, 43 miles southwest of Calais
Getting there: Catch a ferry from Dover to Calais or book the Eurotunnel (LeShuttle) from Folkstone.
Rhossili Beach, Wales 🏴
Located on the Gower Peninsula; golden sands and dramatic scenery
Getting there: It's a bit remote, but if you don't have a car, you can take a bus or train to Swansea and then there's a bus to Rhossili, check schedules in advance!
Durness, Scotland 🏴
Scottish Highlands, remote beaches around Durness, including Balnakeil Beach, fairly unspoilt.
Getting there: Best accessed by car from Inverness.
Ballymastocker Bay, Ireland 🇮🇪
Located in County Donegal, listed as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Getting there: Take a ferry to Dublin or Belfast and bring your own car, or take a plane to either city and rent a car.