20 Best Beaches in Europe

There’s no shortage of beautiful beaches in Europe, but some are simply more beautiful than others. This list contains familiar favorites from Greece and Italy, islands off the coast of France and Spain, plus some under-the-radar gems found above the Arctic Circle (yes, really)—and that's just for starters. From Sweden to Sicily, here are 20 of the best beaches in Europe.

This gallery was originally published in 2016. It has been updated with new information.