Beaches that stretch for hundreds of kilometres along the coast. Some are more touristy, others more wild, remote or rural, and among them are some that are perfect for those looking for wild, natural beauty spots with crystal-clear water, where taking a dip is pure pleasure.
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MAJORCA
La Ruta de la piedra seca
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This 171-km hiking trail in the Sierra de Tramuntana is the perfect place to immerse yourself in authentic, rural Majorca.
Stay:
Ca’s Papà
Valldemossa
Located in the centre of Valldemossa, a typical Sierra de Tramuntana village.
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GIRONA
Cap de Creus
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A stunningly beautiful natural park, with unique geology and a headland that juts out into the Mediterranean.
Stay:
Casa Nereta
Cadaqués
A house full of history in the heart of one of the Costa Brava’s most charming
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FRANCE
Cap – Ferrat
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Between Nice and Monaco, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat is an oasis of green with stunning cliff tops overlooking the Mediterranean.
Stay:
Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat
Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Part of the Four Seasons luxury hotel chain, it offers a truly unique stay.
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SICILY
Taormina
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In the shadow of Mount Etna, at Taormina you can stroll along the cliff tops to enjoy the stunning views of what is known as la Isola Bella, the beautiful island.
Stay:
Hotel Villa Sant’Andrea
Taormina
This hotel is a splendid villa overlooking the sea and was built in 1830 by a family of British aristocrats.
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ALMERIA
Cala de Peñón Cortado
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The huge rocks provide lots of shady corners and make this cove between the cliffs a great place for a dip.
Stay:
Hotel Cala Grande
Cabo de Gata
Unique accommodation 150m from the Las Negras beach in the heart of the Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
