A British beach dubbed ‘one of the most beautiful beaches in the world’ means you won’t have to jet abroad to feel like you’re in Greece.
Golden sand and gorgeous blue waters rivalling European hotspots can be found in south Wales, 2Chill reports.
Rhossili Bay can be found at the western end of the popular holiday destination of the Gower peninsula, offering the taste of a foreign holiday without the need to quarantine.
The beach is covered everyday by an incoming tide, meaning it is unspoilt, clean and perfect for families.
2Chill member Sofia Lewis went so far as to call it “without a doubt, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world”.
Rating it five stars, she continued: “It's just a 40-minute drive from Swansea, but be aware it can take longer in the summer season depending on traffic.
“The beach is three miles of sand, so there is always plenty of room to set up space on the beach itself.”
When the tide is out, the beach expands far and wide and locals say there is always a free spot away from others - giving it the feeling of a private island somewhere slightly more tropical than Wales, dare we suggest."
With Sofia’s review, it will come as no surprise to hear Rhossili Bay was not only voted Trip Advisor’s best beach in Britain, but also third best in Europe and ninth best in the world.
There is plenty to do if you don’t fancy spending all day sunbathing or swimming though.
If you are interested in water sports, Sofia says “it is also incredible for surfing and there are plenty of local surf schools available for booking".
The beach is also dog friendly all year round if you’d rather wander along the sand or the Welsh coastal path which takes you along the headland.
A 40-minute walk or half-hour drive away is the quaint village Rhossili, home to a café, restaurant, a National Trust shop and other visitor attractions.
From here, you can walk to Worm’s Head, an island off the Gower peninsula. Ensure you plan your journey ahead though, as you can only reach the island during low tide.
Rhossili Bay is accessible via a National Trust carpark costing £6.50 for a whole day.
By public transport, you can get the 118 bus ending in at the Terminus stop, Rhossili, a 40-minute walk from the beach.
