Here in our hometown of Wales we are lucky enough to have some of the UK's best beaches not too far away from us.
Some of our personal favourites are Barafundle Bay and Freshwater West both in Pembrokeshire and Pendine Sands in Camarthenshire.
Pendine Sands, Camarthenshire
Pendine sands has a stunning 7 mile long stretch of beach along the Camarthenshire coast line. Due to its firm flat sands, this beach was used for land-speed records in the early 1920s and can be driven on today in designated areas.
Barafundle Bay, Pembrokeshire
Voted many times as the best beach in Britain, Barafundle Bay is a small but beautiful bay backed by sand dunes. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the coastal path at this beautiful untouched beach.
Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire
Freshwater West is a perfect drive through the sand dunes to this surfers paradise. The south-westerly facing beach has one of the best waves in the country for surfing. You can also enjoy searching in the rock pools and exploring the sand dunes. Freshwater West Beach was the location for the penultimate Harry Potter film instalment and is the final resting place of Dobby the house elf. Dobby's shrine can be found among the dunes.
Three Cliffs Bay, Glamorgan
Situated on Gower, Swansea. Although known for its strong tides, Three Cliffs Bay has a shoreline of sand dunes and salt marshes. At low tide you can walk through one of it's signature limestone cliffs.
Rhossili Bay, Glamorgan
Right on the tip of the Gower Peninsular sits Rhossili Bay. It's 3 miles of sandy shore are perfect for coastal walks, perfect walks and even a spot of dolphin watching, you can see why it has been noted as one of the world's best beaches!
Bennllech Beach, Anglesey
A perfect family friendly sandy beach, one of the most popular on the island is backed by grassy covered cliffs on the Anglesey Coastal Path. The small town behind is perfect for a day out at the beach.
Morfa Bychan, Black Rock Sands, Gwynedd
A 2 mile stretch of fine sandy beach backed by sand dunes and rocky areas. Unusually visitors can drive onto this beach making it ideal for picnics and those with mobility issues.
Trearddur Bay, Anglesey
Trearddur Bay beach is situated close to the North Wales town of Holyhead and interestingly on the site of an ancient burial ground. This Blue Flag beach is perfect for swimming, water sports and relaxing.