If this is you, forget about Biarritz and Nice, and look for small towns along the sea. These are the best beach towns in Europe with fewer than 10,000 residents, ordered from most to least populous.

The town is small but ... The beach town's authentic Basque culture shines through its local food and festivals. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Europe, Plovdiv is a ...

Here are seven of the best small coastal towns in New England for a beach vacation. Though much of the coastal Northeast can conjure old-timey vibes, some small towns in New England have a more of ...

I loved spending the day relaxing in the pool overlooking the dramatic landscape and watching the picturesque sunsets in Oia, a small village ... the historic Old Town is a must-do for first ...

One wrote: "So exciting for our small town. Thank you for sharing ... be moving along the Greek coast for filming at Voidokilia beach Messinia. Methoni is a beautiful village located in the ...

The UK’s very own Gorleston beach, in the seaside town of Gorleson-on-Sea, ranked at number 23 on the list of the 25 best beaches in Europe. The beach in Norfolk was one of only two spots in the ...

And while they are lovely places, you should take advantage of the smaller towns. Here are 20 wonderful suggestions!