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.

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 ...

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 ...

You don’t need a huge budget to experience the beautiful landscapes, hiking trails and archaeological wonders of Sicily, here ...

If having a beach on your doorstep while visiting the mediterranean island of Sicily is a must, these are the best hotels to visit ...

One commented: "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 ...

Despite being located near one of the island’s big resort towns ... and the beach is manned by a lifeguard so it is safe for families. Just as well, S’Arenal Petit’s small size and tranquil ...

This is because the Holderness Coast, where Barmston sits, is the fastest eroding coastline in Europe ... towns, with Tynemouth standing out among the best of the ones on offer. Longsands Beach ...

This is because the Holderness Coast, where Barmston sits, is the fastest eroding coastline in Europe ... fears the beach could be gone by 2040. Sun Travel's favourite UK seaside towns AS part ...

Aruba is a dream come true for someone hoping to set eyes on a crisp white-sand beach, while Bonaire is a world-class scuba ...

Greece has plenty to offer those who don't rush. Being quite laid-back myself, it's this sense of time stretching out that I ...