{"id":180865,"date":"2025-06-13T10:41:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:41:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/180865\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T10:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T10:41:16","slug":"the-beautiful-beach-named-sunniest-in-europe-with-crystal-clear-waters-10-hours-of-sunshine-a-day-and-cheap-holiday-deals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/180865\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful beach named ‘sunniest in Europe’ – with crystal-clear waters, 10 hours of sunshine a day and cheap holiday deals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By ESTHER MARSHALL<\/a> <\/p>\n

Published: 05:31 EDT, 13 June 2025 | Updated: 05:31 EDT, 13 June 2025 <\/p>\n

Sun-believable!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Europe’s sunniest beach has been named and, with daily highs of 32 degrees, it could be the ideal place to soak up some rays this summer.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n

According to a new study, Oludeniz Beach in Fethiye is Europe’s sunniest shoreline with nearly 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Known as the ‘Blue Lagoon’, Oludeniz Beach has crystal-clear water, golden sand and mountain scenery.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Due to its beauty, the 18km beach is a popular spot in summer so tourists will want to get their early to claim their patch of sand.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the beach gets rave reviews on Tripadvisor<\/a>\u00a0with one tourist describing it as ‘gorgeous’ and another visitor even crowning it the ‘perfect beach’.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And On The Beach<\/a> has cheap package holiday deals to Fethiye from just \u00a3293 per person.<\/p>\n

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ludeniz Beach in Fethiye is Europe’s sunniest shoreline with nearly 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.<\/p>\n

If a trip to Turkey isn’t on the cards, the next sunniest beach in Europe is Anthony Quinn Bay in Rhodes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Located in Faliraki, the gorgeous bay is named after the actor Anthony Quinn who starred in the Guns of Navarone, which was filmed there.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Known as the ‘Blue Lagoon’, Oludeniz Beach has crystal-clear water, golden sand and mountain scenery<\/p>\n

With average highs of 32 degrees and more than 10 hours and 20 minutes of sunshine a day, the beach is the ideal spot to pick up a tan.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Anthony Quinn Bay is 250m long and is backed by palm trees. It’s known for being a quiet and safe place to swim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Nissi Bay in Ayia Napa takes third place on the list with highs of 29 degrees and just under 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The 500m long white sand beach has a huge range of watersports on offer and incredibly clear water for swimming.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Playa de las Teresitas in Tenerife is the first Spanish beach on the list with highs of 26 degrees and more than 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The beach’s striking yellow sand was actually imported from the Sahara Desert and with its palm trees, it’s easy to feel like you’re somewhere more exotic than Spain.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Europe’s fifth sunniest beach is Agia Fotia Beach in Crete which enjoys highs of 29 degrees and just under 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The picturesque bay is popular with locals and has easy access to beach bars and restaurants.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Anthony Quinn Bay is 250m long and is backed by palm trees. It’s known for being a quiet and safe place to swim<\/p>\n

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Nissi Bay in Ayia Napa takes third place on the list with highs of 29 degrees and just under 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day<\/p>\n

Saga<\/a>, the company that commissioned the study, says: ‘Oludeniz tops our ranking of Europe’s sunniest and warmest beach destinations. The beach lures both local and foreign tourists as a natural wonder, with spring waters emerging from the seabed to keep its waters crystal-clear.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Bathed in sunlight all day, the beach’s renowned Blue Lagoon is home to turquoise waters, surrounded by a stunning mountainous backdrop.\u00a0<\/p>\n

‘Even in cooler seasons, the beach offers a peaceful escape with crisp waters and calm surroundings.’\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Playa de Maspalomas, Lady’s Mile Beach, Elafonissi Beach, Tsamadou Beach and Praia do Barril beach all rank among the top 10 sunniest beaches.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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