How difficult it can be to choose between a relaxing beach holiday and a rich cultural program! But experts from the German publication Berliner Zeitung and the cult National Geographic argue that there are resorts where both types of recreation can be successfully combined. Today we bring to your attention Top 5 best beach townswhere luxurious coastline meets active nightlife, shopping and cultural attractions.
5. Miami Beach
- the capital of the American state of Florida. Here you can not only swim and sunbathe, but also meet Hollywood celebrities, visit hundreds of shops, and play sports. And it won't take a month to visit all the nightclubs in Miami Beach. By the way, lovers of a romantic getaway can also find a secluded corner here.
4. Rio de Janeiro
- this is 40 km of gorgeous beaches and more than a rich cultural and entertainment program. The special atmosphere and Brazilian hospitality will not let you get bored. True, experts remind: in the resorts of Brazil, you should especially carefully monitor your own pockets!
3. Nice
Is the pearl of the French Riviera. There are beaches for every taste and budget - both crowded public and luxurious paid ones. In addition, the city is famous for its unique architecture, unique "secular" atmosphere and a variety of museums. Traditionally, the city has a reputation as an aristocratic bohemian resort, so even an ordinary walk along the embankment can be a source of impressions from meeting the heroes of the gossip column.
2. San Sebastian
- a fashionable Spanish resort with a beach strip stretching along a picturesquely curved bay. European "golden" youth think that this is the best place to surf. But there is also a comfortable place for lovers of quiet rest. Moreover, the administration of the resort worried in advance, dividing the coastline into two parts: so that surfers and sunbathers do not interfere with each other. And after sunbathing, guests of the city will find architectural sights, several amusement parks, hundreds of restaurants and bars.
1. Barcelona offers a unique holiday experience.
This is a rich cultural program with visits to the monuments of an ancient and very colorful city, a measured rest on well-maintained beaches and many restaurants and nightclubs. By the way, the hectic resort life of Barcelona does not stop for a minute - here you can find entertainment for yourself 24 hours a day. It is easy to get to most of the cultural centers of Spain from the city, so boredom during your vacation is simply excluded.