Avoid the crowds and choose one of the following unique destinations for a blissful seaside getaway. Budva Bay in Montenegro. Alamy/PA The Baltic Sea and an empty beach in Estonia.
Alamy/PA. This is a photo of the Amrum Lighthouse which is located in the southern part of the German island of Amrum. See PA Feature TRAVEL Beaches.
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NOTE TO EDITORS: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature TRAVEL Beaches. Coral Beach on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Alamy/PA Ksamil, Albania.
Alamy/PA A sandy beach in Montenegro. Alamy/PA Three Cliffs Bay in the Gower, Wales. Alamy/PA Piratenschlucht beach on Rugen Island, Germany.
Alamy/PA Fed up with wading through crowds and tiptoeing around towels to secure a sunbathing spot on a bustling beach? Holiday hotspots like Spain and Greece are well known for their beautiful beaches. But Europe also has plenty of other hidden seaside gems to explore. Enjoy uninterrupted, beautiful coastal views and some much-needed peace and quiet in one of the following destinations to end the summer holidays on a high.
.. Ksamil, Albania.
Alamy/PA Albania might be the ideal budget holiday destination for people looking to book a last-minute seaside break to soak up the final few rays of the summer. And this underrated Balkan country in Southeastern Europe offers stunning views of the simmering Adriatic and Ionian Seas and aver.