Beaches

An aerial shot of a city where all the buildings are white and there is a bright blue sea in the distance (Credit: Moon Creek Studios, courtesy of Alys Beach, FL)

The Floridian beach town that looks like Santorini

The striking all-white architecture of Alys Beach may conjure Europe and the Caribbean, but its walkable streets and luminous Gulf beaches are pure Florida.

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Claudia wearing a red and black wetsuit standing on an St Brelade's beach with the sea behind her. The sky is bright with light clouds, and a rocky headland curves around the bay.

RNLI Jersey marks 15 years as beach patrols return

Lifeguards will be back on Jersey's shores for the start of the summer season from Thursday.

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An RNLI lifeguard patrols Lowestoft south beach on a bright sunny day, 12 Aug 2024. She is wearing a yellow t-shirt, red shorts and sunglasses and has a red bag over her right shoulder. She is standing beside an RNLI surfboard. Several children are running and playing in the background and there are people swimming in the sea in the distance.

Lifeguard rescues doubled last year, says RNLI

Better weather and more people staying in the UK for their holidays are cited as reasons for the jump in rescues.

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26 Mar 2026

A woman swings on a vine into the water at El Nido Beach in the Philippines (Credit: Alamy)

Eight of the world's best beach escapes

From secluded inlets on Italy's volcanic coastlines to white sand paradise in Tasmania, BBC journalists love these unique and unexpected beach holidays.

26 Mar 2026

A large beach has lime kilns in the far distance under a darkening blue sky. In the forefront of the photo is a black spaniel.

Off-lead dog ban 'will not happen' on popular beach

Beadnell Parish Council accepts the policy would be unwelcome and may put dog owners off visiting.

26 Mar 2026

9 Mar 2026

A large dog splashing in the water as it bounds in ocean waves on the coast. One of its ears is up and the other is down. it is holding a bright yellow tennis ball in its mouth.

Off-lead dog ban considered for popular beach

Beadnell Parish Council is considering introducing restrictions from May to September.

9 Mar 2026

28 Feb 2026

A snorkeller swims through the waters of Raja Ampat, Indonesia. She is surrounded by jellyfish (Credit: Alamy)

Six of the best spring getaways for 2026

From hidden boat-to-beaches in Puerto Rico to carnival street parties in Cape Town, these global escapes will provide a welcome springtime reset for both body and soul.

28 Feb 2026

27 Feb 2026

Six women smile at the camera. They are sat in a sauna in a mix of multicoloured swimming costumes, with patterns including sunflowers and polka dots.

Why sauna culture is hotting up across the South

With over 600 saunas across the UK, users and experts explain why heat is good for your health

27 Feb 2026

24 Feb 2026

View from the top of the cliffs looking down at Durdle Door beach and the steep steps leading down to the sand. The bottom section of the steps appear to be missing along with a chunk of the cliff that has been washed away.

Durdle Door beach access closed after storm damage

Access to the popular beach has been temporarily closed by Lulworth Estate for public safety.

24 Feb 2026

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