A SECLUDED beach that's said to be one of the quietest in the country has been described as a "hidden gem" by experts. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular as holiday costs continue to rise, meaning the UK's beaches are also getting busier. Weymouth is no exception, with thousands of people seen crowding on its shores, particularly on warmer days.
However, just a bit further up the coast, is Portland , which some people have praised for its "stunning" views and "beauty". The island is home to some small secluded beaches like Church Ope Cove, which has been described as a "hidden gem" by Visit Dorset . They wrote: "Discover one of Portland’s hidden gems on the island’s sheltered east coast.
" Read More on Beaches The beach is a favourite of those who live nearby and like to escape the crowds of beach-goers on busier summer 's days. Sitting in the shadows of Rufus Castle, a "bow and arrow" settlement on Portland that has looked out from the headland over the top of the cove since the 15 th century. The beach is popular with swimmers and snorkelers who make the most of the cliffs that provide shelter from winds on three different sides.
Divers are also fans of the beach too, with the cove providing them with good access to numerous shipwrecks in the surrounding waters. Most read in Beach holidays To reach the beach, visitors will need to climb down a series of steep steps for around 10-minutes. There are limited facilities at the beach, so beach-goers will need to br.