Brazil
and South Africa have many great Atlantic Ocean beaches and their
own dedicated pages:
Brazil Beaches | South
Africa Beaches
n.b
Atlantic Ocean waters will, of course, tend to be cool and rough,
unless protected by a reef.
Morocco:
Essaouira.
A tranquil fortified town popular with independent travelers. The
sand stretches 10 km down to the sand dunes of Cap Sim. Relaxed
atmosphere with local colour and far less hassles than Agadir. Best
June-Sept. OK May & Oct. Avoid winter time.
France:
The west - Atlantic - coast has some great stretches of soft sand
[e.g. picture above left] and excellent regular surf, though the
water is, of course, chilly and facilities may be distant. La Rochelle,
Arcachon,
Biarritz
and St
Jean de Luz are particularly good examples. Best June-Sept.
See France
Beach Pictures.
Portugal:
Algarve+. See Portugal
Beach Pictures.
Excellent beaches though not attractive away from the seaside. Bugbog's
picks are Ilha
de Tavira for massive sand and little old town, and Lagos
area for varied superb beaches with sophisticated old town in support.
Albufeira
is popular with low cost sun-seekers. Portugal's east coast also
has many huge soft-sand stretches, though the waves are often brutal
so it's very popular with sufers and wind surfers. Guincho,
near Cascais is beautiful and popular, and beaches around Ericeira
deliver a lot of white water in memorable surroundings, though the
town has lost its cool.
USA:
Florida,
Miami South Beach
A huge, well tended beach just off the funkiest part of Miami, so
it's loaded with flash folk, facilities and access to excellent
bars and restaurants. The weather is generally good, apart from
the occasional hurricane, but the sea is chilly. Best Nov-May.
Grayton Beach [not the Atlantic but not too far away and where else
can we put it?]. Ranked as America's best beach in 1994 by 'Dr.Beach'.
One of the most scenic areas along the Gulf coast, with sugar white
dunes and aquamarine seas. Surrounded by protected areas of pine
forest and marsh, it also has plenty of marine life [dolphins and
sea birds]. Best Nov-May. Hot , sticky and rains June-Sept.
The
Canary Islands:
La Gomera
A totally different experience from the usual Canaries [especially
Tenerife] holiday. This unspoiled and peaceful island is for people
who seek real tranquility and relaxation. There are good black sand
beaches in Valle Gran Ray. Best time is Nov-May, but it's crowded
from Christmas-Feb and Easter time.
Gambia:
Bakau, Fajara, Kotu and Kololi
Winter sun is guaranteed in this value for money, minimal-hassle
African experience. The hotels can be basic so try to stay in more
upmarket places. Beware of malaria.
Best Nov-March. OK April-May, and late Sept-Oct. Rains June-Sept.
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