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Callala Beach, Jervis Bay: What to expect, facilities and how it compares

Thinking of visiting Callala Beach in Jervis Bay? This guide explains what makes Callala Beach unique, how it compares to other Jervis Bay beaches, and what facilities to expect. Callala Beach is the longest beach in Jervis Bay, and has glorious white sand. But it’s…

Kalafati Beach, Mykonos: getting there, what to expect and tips – plan your visit

Kalafati Beach (also spelled Kalafatis) is a long, sheltered bay on the south-eastern coast of Mykonos, Greece, approximately 12 kilometres from Mykonos Town (Chora). This guide covers how to get there, what facilities are available, water sports, food and drink, accessibility, and practical tips for…

Visiting Praia da Marinha, Lagoa: parking, facilities and practical tips

Praia da Marinha is a natural cove beach located on the central Algarve coast in Caramujeira, within the municipality of Lagoa, Portugal. It's known for its limestone cliff formations, double sea arch, clear water, and position as the eastern trailhead of the Percurso dos Sete…

Visiting San Lorenzo Beach, Gijón: Parking prices, best times and tips

San Lorenzo Beach is the primary urban beach of Gijón, stretching 1.5 kilometres along the city's eastern waterfront in Asturias, Spain. This guide covers opening hours, facility costs, transport options, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to assist in planning a trip to this coastal site.…

Visiting Playa del Silencio, Cudillero: Ticket prices, hours and tips

Playa del Silencio, also known as Gaviero Beach, is a natural pebble beach enclosed by a semi-circular rock amphitheatre near the village of Castañeras in the municipality of Cudillero, Spain. This guide covers opening hours, access requirements, transport and parking, and practical visitor tips to…

Bronte Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Is Bronte Beach in Sydney named after the Brontë sisters?

Bronte Beach is one of the most popular in Sydney – it’s relatively close to the city centre and makes a handy midway stop on the 8km Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk. It’s a family favourite, too, largely due to the big park and playground…

Katsurahama Beach, Kochi: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

Katsurahama Beach is a highly celebrated scenic beach on the Urado Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, in Kochi City, Japan. Famous for its deep blue waters, pine groves, and a towering statue of historical hero Sakamoto Ryoma, it is one of the premier tourist destinations…

Resolute Beach near the Aboriginal Heritage Walk in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

Resolute Beach, Sydney: Complete visitor guide

Resolute Beach in Sydney’s Ku-Ring-Gai National Park is one you can only reach on foot or by boat. But once there, you have calm, clear water and fabulous views over Pittwater. What is Resolute Beach? Resolute Beach is a small, sandy beach in Ku-Ring-Gai National…

Strickland House next to Milk Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

How do I get to Milk Beach in Vaucluse, Sydney?

Milk Beach in Vaucluse offers some of the best Sydney Harbour views in the Eastern Suburbs. Take the 325 bus to Vaucluse Road just before Strickland House, then stroll past Little Bay along the Hermitage Foreshore Walk around Hermit Bay. Sydney’s beaches Sydney has many…

San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Getting to love the beach town vibe

A laid-back surf town on Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, San Juan del Sur is the kind of place where hammocks, seafood restaurants and sunset swims easily fill a few slow, restorative days. Arriving in San Juan del Sur “Who wants beer? It’s OK if I ask…