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European safe, shallow beaches

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Robindrama · 28/04/2018 21:00

Where in Europe will I find safe, shallow beaches with water warm enough to swim in the summer? Can you please recommend a specific place/ beach?

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DelphiniumBlue · 28/04/2018 21:05

Spain- Costa del Sol. Anywhere along the coast around Malaga / Marbella. But it does get very hot in August. Weather usually lovely May to end of September, and the sea is comparatively warm ( and gets warmer the later in the season you go).

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Robindrama · 28/04/2018 21:17

Thats not what i am looking for, i am afraid. We were in Malaga last August. V disappointed with beaches- few steps and v deep wirh strong currents. No-one was swimming, people were in the water only up to knees. We travelled by car to nearby beaches, even a bit further to Cala del Cañuelo. Still not suitable for two primary aged kids, both good swimmers.

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TheBitterBoy · 28/04/2018 21:21

Puerto pollensa in Mallorca, specifically the wider sandy beach at the opposite end of town from the pine walk, very gently shelving, warm enough to swim in both times we went in late July. I'd also recommend Cala'n Bosch in Majorca which has the longest shallow cove i have ever been in, but as it is quite a small beach it does get busy in high season.

TheBitterBoy · 28/04/2018 21:23

Sorry Cala'n Bosch in Menorca

Mrscog · 28/04/2018 21:23

Crete, just south of Agiis Nikolaos, next to a hotel called the Almerya or something - nearly 15 years ago bug a wonderful beach!

Mrscog · 28/04/2018 21:24

It’s actually called Almyros beach!

MummaGiles · 28/04/2018 21:24

Caleta de fuste in fuerteventura

Frustratedmummy79 · 28/04/2018 21:33

Arenal D'en Castell in menorca is beautiful with soft white sand and shallow clear waters perfect for children

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Robindrama · 28/04/2018 21:35

Lots of great ideas! Great! Now I need the funds and time off work!

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InanimateCarbonRod · 28/04/2018 21:35

Hyerès peninsula in the South of France. Porquerolles island just a short ferry trip (10 mins) Google the beach Notre Dame Porquerolles. Perfect for little ones.

Hoppinggreen · 28/04/2018 21:45

Isla Canela in Andalucia
Very safe and 7 km of sand

Grassyass · 28/04/2018 21:56

Tsilivi in Zakynthos. Very shallow for a long way out. No stones or rocks.

BarbaraofSevillle · 29/04/2018 06:49

Cala D'Or Mallorca. Several small sheltered coves make up the Cala D'Or area.

ineedamoreadultieradult · 29/04/2018 06:52

Cala n Porter in Menorca

FinallyHere · 29/04/2018 07:32

Its in Turkey so very hot in August, but i wanted to mention Altinkum beach,

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Altınkum

Jenijena · 29/04/2018 07:35

As a teenager we went to Arenal d’en Castell and it was perfect for swimming

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