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The best islands for beaches

The best islands for beaches

The best thing about islands? They've often got unfettered access to beautiful beaches. Here are some of our favourites

by Escapism editorial team

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Market hall bazaar in Budapest, Hungary

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Pool at Hotel Cap Eden Roc in France

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Surfing in Porto, Portugal

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Romantic suite at Argos in Cappadocia, Turkey

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Brighton from Madeira Drive (credit: VisitEngland/Rich Thrift)

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Features

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A game of Basque pelota being played in French Basque country

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A canoe padler at sunset

Papua New Guinea: Animal spirits

Ben Saunders skiing through Antarctica

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Exploring the Con Dao islands, Vietnam

One of Mykonos Town's many churches

Mykonos, Greece: Rising with the sun

A komodo dragon in indonesia

Dragons, temples and island-hopping in Indonesia

The iconic abbey in the town of Battle, built on the site of the battle of Hastings. Photograph by iStock/kodachrome25

Hidden Gems of the UK's South East: History & Culture

Tapas at the Wife of Bath pub, Kent

Hidden gems of the UK's South East: Food & Drink

Kids having fun at Diggerland

Hidden gems of the UK's South East: Family Days Out

Walk along the White Cliffs of Dover in Kent. Photograph by Gokhan Tanriover

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Fjallraven Singi jacket

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Fjallraven Kanken

Fjallraven Kanken backpack: gear review

Lefrik Roll backpack

Lefrik Roll backpack: gear review

Icebreaker Cool-Lite Sphere hoody

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Haglofs Vina 40 backpack

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The shepherd's hut at Daisybank cottage B&B in the New Forest

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Mountaineering with the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Sapphire

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Finisterre Autan waterproof jacket

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