If you're already thinking about where to go on your beach holiday this summer, consider staying closer to home and pick a European destination.
TripAdvisor's latest beach rankings in its 2016 Travellers' Choice Awards, which ranked the best beaches in the world and in Europe based on millions of user reviews, provide ample inspiration.
From a blue lagoon on a Greek island to a serene Baltic beach with golden sand, the winning beaches on TripAdvisor boast cliffs, ancient ruins, and Instagram-worthy sunsets.
Take a look at the top 25 beach destinations below, and start dreaming of the summer.
25. Palombaggia Beach — Porto-Vecchio, France: This "sublime" Corsica beach is a favourite among travellers thanks to its "warm sea and fine, powdery white sand."
24. Praia Gale — Albufeira, Portugal: "It's not your typical small cove Algarve beach," one reviewer said. "It has wide open sands and stunning views, but it also has the typical Algarvian rock formations and tidal erosion."
23. Konnos Bay — Ayia Napa, Cyprus: "Konnos is one of those idyllic bays at the bottom of a windy road, skirted with pines and acacias," one user wrote. With clear water, this beach is the place to be for snorkeling and water sports.
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