With Covid travel restrictions continuing to ease many of us are dreaming of lying on a sun lounger with a good book, relaxing to the sound of the sea gently lapping the shore.
If you are looking for inspiration about destinations, travel website TripAdvisor recently revealed the winners of their annual Travellers’ Choice awards, including Europe’s finest beaches.
The awards use both the quality and quantity of ratings to determine which spots come out on top.
While the beaches of the Mediterranean predictably figure highly, there are also a couple of beaches Scots won’t even have to stop on a place to experience.
Here are the coastal getaways recommended.
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. Beaches
Four of the best beaches in Europe, according to TripAdvisor. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

. Spiaggia dei Conigli
Spiaggia dei Conigli (Rabbit Beach in English), on the Italian island of Sicily, rated highest of all the beaches in Europe. One reviewer said: "One of the marvels of the world. White sand beach, turquoise water, cooling sea breeze. Prepare for a 20-minute walk to get to the beach, but once you are there you feel like you're not on Earth.” Photo: Canva/Getty Images

9. Sotavento Beach
Lcated on the Canary Island of Fuerteventura, Sotavento Beach rated highly for being a "peaceful and secluded beach spot". Photo: Canva/Getty Images

10. Spiaggia di Cala Rossa
Spiaggia di Cala Rossa is a beach on the tiny Italian island of Favignana, just off the coast of Sicily. According to reviewers it's not the easiest place to get to, but is well worth the effort. Photo: Canva/Getty Images