The sandy beach and turquoise water of Achmelvich Bay (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Who needs a 13-hour flight to the Caribbean when you can find equally stunning views right here in the UK? The UK is home to numerous hidden gems, one of which is a beautiful, lesser-known beach nestled on Scotland's northwest coast. Achmelvich Bay, located in the Scottish Highlands, offers breathtaking views and has been hailed as one of Scotland's finest beaches, boasting crystal clear waters and pristine white sands that could easily rival any Caribbean scene. The only catch? The weather might not be quite as tropical.
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Situated near the village of Lochinver in the Scottish Highlands, the beach is a favourite among water skiers, according to the official Visit Scotland website, reports the Mirror . READ MORE European hidden gem featured in classic film is far less touristy than Santorini The magnificent white sand and azure coloured water of Achmelvich beach on the Drumbeg peninsula just north of Lochinver. Hidden away down a challenging single track road, the beach is popular with kayakers and windsurfers (Image: Getty Images) Tucked away down a challenging single-track road, the area also offers a variety of walks and climbs, including the famous Suilven, making it a hit with hiking enthusiasts.
It's also a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, with cod, haddock, whiting, pollack, saithe and mackerel being common catches. Visitors have given it an impressive 4.5 stars on Trip Advisor, with many urging others to pay a visit.
One visitor praised the beach, saying: "This is an incredible beach that you must visit. It's one of the best beaches in the UK. It looks stunning during sunny days and is a perfect spot for paddleboarding or enjoying water activities.
There is so much to do and see that even when it's busy, you can find a quiet spot on the cliffs where you can relax,". Another was equally impressed, writing: "Genuinely didn't believe that beaches like this existed in Scotland. I've seen photos and heard rumblings but to see it firsthand was just amazing! For me, this was the best beach we had seen during our NC500 adventure.
Clean, white sand held in by crystal blue water. It could easily have been on a Caribbean island (the weather made this even more apparent). ".
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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy TikTok user David, known as @scottishmaninavan, shared his own experiences of the beach, stating: "This is my favourite beach in Scotland." One of his followers responded to the video, saying: "Some beach David has been over a few times were from Fife proud to be Scottish.
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