{"id":44231,"date":"2013-07-18T22:05:15","date_gmt":"2013-07-19T05:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/?p=44231"},"modified":"2022-07-07T17:52:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T00:52:39","slug":"best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Most Stunning Beaches in the Mediterranean"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Best Beaches in the Mediterranean &#8211; Travelers who love the sights, sounds and smells of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea should consider taking a cruise with stops at multiple destinations.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to enjoy the best beaches in the Mediterranean. But how do you decide which highlights to visit?<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together a list of the most idyllic hot spots so you can take in all the highlights of this wondrously diverse area. You may choose to cruise, go by yacht, or fly directing to these locations.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Corsica_France\" title=\"Corsica, France\">Corsica, France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Amalfi_Coast\" title=\"Amalfi Coast\">Amalfi Coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Cote_dAzur\" title=\"C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur\">C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Aegean_Sea\" title=\"Aegean Sea\">Aegean Sea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Dalmatian_Coast\" title=\"Dalmatian Coast\">Dalmatian Coast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Cassis_France\" title=\"Cassis, France\">Cassis, France<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/best-beaches-in-the-mediterranean\/#Gozo_Malta\" title=\"Gozo, Malta\">Gozo, Malta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Corsica_France\"><\/span>Corsica, France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 291px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\" island of Corsica\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-HT5cChF\/0\/M\/corsica-M.jpg\" alt=\"best beaches in the Mediterranean island of Corsica\" width=\"301\" height=\"450\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">island of Corsica<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The island of Corsica is a great choice for cruise passengers, with its clean beaches, palm tree-lined boulevards and temperatures of 30C+ during the summer months.<\/p>\n<p>On the south-west of the island is Cappiciolo, a wonderful stretch of sand that is peppered with secluded coves &#8211; perfect for exploring.<\/p>\n<p>There are a couple of restaurants to dine in the middle of the day and a few hidden gems if you care to scramble down the rocky banks.<\/p>\n<p>Thrill-seekers might like to pay a visit to Sant&#8217;Amanza in the south of Corsica to try out the best windsurfing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>This sandy beach is popular with locals and tourists alike and is about six kilometers from the town of Bonifacio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Amalfi_Coast\"><\/span>Amalfi Coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>John Steinbeck loved Positano, one of the Amalfi Coast\u2019s most picturesque places, raving that &#8220;It is a dream place that isn&#8217;t quite real when you are there and becomes becomingly real after you have gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The same could be said about any of the Amalfi Coast\u2019s towns, from quiet Ravello, to charming Sorrento with its abundance of limoncello.<\/p>\n<p>The Isle of Capri, where ancient Roman emperors retired, is still a playground for the rich and powerful.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mediterranean by Yacht\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-w4sS5XG\/0\/M\/i-w4sS5XG-M.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean by Yacht\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mediterranean by Yacht<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cote_dAzur\"><\/span>C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The cities that make up the C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur, or French Riviera, conjure up glamour. The first is St. Tropez, which is synonymous with sun and summer madness.<\/p>\n<p>The second, Cannes, is famous for its film festival and celebrity-watching. Third is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.com\/monaco-on-a-budget\/\">Monaco<\/a>, which&nbsp;makes up for its tiny size with outrageous luxury hotels and casinos.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the glitz and paparazzi in the big resort towns, it\u2019s easy to find quiet moorage on a Mediterranean Yacht Charter in old port towns, to stroll down cobblestone streets, and to watch older men playing p\u00e9tanque and drinking pastis.<\/p>\n<p>You will definitely get a real feel for the people who live there.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-LJhsH9M\/0\/M\/i-LJhsH9M-M.jpg\" alt=\"C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">C\u00f4te d\u2019Azur<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aegean_Sea\"><\/span>Aegean Sea<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to go wrong island-hopping through Greece. From the old port of Mykonos to famous Santorini, with its distinctive white architecture set against the bluest of seas, it&#8217;s beautiful.<\/p>\n<p>There is no shortage of harbors, and the usually calm waters make for smooth sailing. The Aegean Sea borders the Turkish coast as well, and the port town of Bodrum, with its iconic castle, is always worth a visit.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Dalmatian Coast\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-mzz295K\/0\/M\/i-mzz295K-M.jpg\" alt=\"Dalmatian Coast\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dalmatian Coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dalmatian_Coast\"><\/span>Dalmatian Coast<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While the red-roofed city of Dubrovnik still bears scars from the Yugoslav Wars, it is regaining its well-deserved popularity as a tourist destination.<\/p>\n<p>This coastline has something for everyone, including several islands: sophisticated Hvar, sporty Brac, verdant Korcula, and wild Vis.<\/p>\n<p>It is wonderful to be able to travel, and if it\u2019s on a yacht in the Mediterranean, that is even better.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cassis_France\"><\/span>Cassis, France<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Cassis, France\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-RtqnLWX\/0\/M\/i-RtqnLWX-M.png\" alt=\"Cassis, France\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cassis, France<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Italy is not the only spot in the Mediterranean with a riviera worth visiting &#8211; the French Riviera is just as beautiful and if you\u2019re looking for a holiday to help you relax and switch off from the daily stresses of the year, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.provenceweb.fr\/e\/bouches\/cassis\/cassis.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Cassis<\/a> is the perfect spot.<\/p>\n<p>France\u2019s riviera used to be home to a number of tiny, fishing villages.<\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s a popular, but intimate, beach destination.<\/p>\n<p>Having said that, the old village streets and buildings of Cassis are well-preserved, which means it hasn\u2019t lost any of its rustic 16th century charm and unlike Nice or Saint Tropez, it is possible to escape the crowds even during the high season.<\/p>\n<p>If you do plan on visiting Cassis this year, make sure you take a boat tour around the Calanques (a popular stretch along the coastline, famous for its deep inlets) or inject a little bit of action into your visit by opting for a kayaking tour of the Calanques instead.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll get plenty of time to throw yourself into the water in-between visiting the different sites on the itinerary and you\u2019ll benefit from some enjoyable \u201cactive time\u201d on your holiday as well.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gozo_Malta\"><\/span>Gozo, Malta<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 590px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Mediterranean Coast Gozo Malta\" src=\"https:\/\/aswetravel.smugmug.com\/photos\/i-9sxJCt8\/0\/M\/i-9sxJCt8-M.png\" alt=\"Mediterranean Coast Gozo Malta\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mediterranean Coast Gozo Malta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.islandofgozo.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gozo<\/a> inspires peace and quiet, but it\u2019s far from being a lazy beach resort with nothing going on.<\/p>\n<p>Victoria is a great place to go wandering around in at night. There\u2019s always some kind of activity to enjoy and the \u201cgo-with-the-flow\u201d attitude is just the kind of medicine needed if you ordinarily live in a place which demands order, deadlines and routine.<\/p>\n<p>Gozo might be geographically close to the Maltese mainland, but the traditions, accents, lifestyles and dialects of the people living on the island are very different from those on the mainland.<\/p>\n<p>The wonderful thing about Gozo is that it really tempts you to do things you wouldn\u2019t normally do without even realizing that you\u2019ve been cajoled into experimenting.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s always a village \u201cfiesta\u201d or party going on during the high season that you\u2019ll be able to join in with, whether travelling alone, with friends, with your partner or with the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>Rabbit is a popular choice on the menu in most restaurants, which isn\u2019t something you tend to see on many menus these days, and mountain bike rides around the island are really refreshing.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll come back a party-loving, rabbit-eating, mountain bike champion and your friends won\u2019t recognize you!<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t decide between the many beautiful places in the Mediterranean, then don\u2019t &#8211; book yourself onto a Mediterranean cruise instead and spend a week or two visiting as many spots on the Mediterranean map as possible. &#8216;<\/p>\n<p>The best thing about living the dream on a Mediterranean cruise is that, if your live in the UK, you\u2019ll have the option of starting your trip direct from the port at Southampton.<\/p>\n<p>There are lots of cruise companies who offer great deals on Mediterranean cruises from Southampton\u2019s port and, especially when travelling with small children, the convenience of this arrangement can be a real lifesaver.<\/p>\n<p>(photo credits:&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/keithusc\/\" target=\"_blank\">keithusc<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jbennett\/\" target=\"_blank\">Cardinalos<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/kerryvaughan\/\" target=\"_blank\">kerryvaughan<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/59044760@N05\/6824832423\" target=\"_blank\">Eje Gustafsson<\/a>, used under Creative Comms license &#8211;&nbsp;<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/anyadora\/2935779322\/\" target=\"_blank\">1<\/a> &#8211; <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/einalem\/150690876\/\" target=\"_blank\">2<\/a> &#8211; 3 )<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Best Beaches in the Mediterranean &#8211; Travelers who love the sights, sounds and smells of the beautiful Mediterranean Sea should consider taking a cruise with stops at multiple destinations. 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