As the summer season wanes, those with a penchant for picturesque beaches will find Durdle Door in Dorset to be a page straight out of a fairytale. Durdle Door is not just one of the UK's most photographed beaches but also a place of undeniable allure, nestled along the storied Jurassic Coast. The iconic landmark has been named the UK's "most instagrammable beach" by NoDepositRewards, following a study that counted Instagram hashtags.
According to the research, which looked at the number of hashtagged posts on Instagram, Durdle Door leads the pack with a staggering 379,093 mentions. Its popularity comes as no surprise, considering its cinematic grandeur and role as a prime filming location for major films like Dunkirk, World War Z, and Far from the Madding Crowd, reports . The beach is renowned for its striking limestone arch, a natural marvel sculpted by millennia of oceanic forces, adding to the cove's magical charm.
The name 'Durdle' is derived from the Old English 'thirl', meaning to bore or drill, aptly describing the formation of the arch. Moreover, it gained further prestige when it was designated as England's first UNESCO World Heritage site in 2001, ranking alongside wonders such as the Grand Canyon and the Great Barrier Reef. Durdle Door has earned its place as one of the world's top 100 beaches in 2022, earning recognition from Beach Atlas and joining the ranks of exotic locales like Bora Bora, Copacabana, and Turtle Beach.
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