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Atlantic Beaches
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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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