By Venus Wong, Refinery29
Aside
from a guaranteed dose of sunshine, every beach town comes with certain
little quirks that add to its unique charm: Cape Cod has lighthouses,
New England has cottages, and Maui has tiki huts and palm trees.
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But if you're willing to travel, the seaside destinations in Europe make quite an impression: With their rich history and joie de vivre,
these villages have long been a favorite holiday spot for glamorous
jetsetters. There's even a whole genre of fashion design — resortwear —
inspired by what you'd wear on these fancy holidays.
Summer
may be winding down, but that shouldn't stop you from channeling your
inner Bardot. Grab your shades and espadrilles as we show you you the
seven chicest beach towns to live la dolce vita.
Nin, Croatia
The first royal capital of Croatia, this hidden gem along the Dalmatian Coast offers the perfect balance between heritage and leisure. The Church of the Holy Cross — the smallest cathedral in the world — and a medieval city wall gives a historic backdrop to the long and sandy Queen’s Beach. You'll also be getting a beauty treatment from hitting up the coast: The beach is rich in peloid mud, containing minerals. It's not uncommon to see people smearing the black sludge all over their bodies.
Saint Tropez, France
This
hotspot on the French Riviera needs no introduction. Brigitte Bardot
first put the destination on the map with her iconic turn in the 1956
classic And God Created Woman, and jet-setters have been hooked
ever since. Frequented by celebrities and renowned designers, this
coastal town is an excellent base to star spot — just grab a table at Le Café des Arts and Le Club 55 and you'll be golden.
Comporta, Portugal
Cascais
and the Algarve may be the country's most well-known beach
destinations, but Comporta is the destination to keep an eye on. Just an
hour's drive from Lisbon, the up-and-coming beachside village has been
referred to as "the new Ibiza" — but without all the crowds. The rustic white houses with terracotta roofs, quaint street markets, crystal blue waters make this one of the most underrated Instagrammable spots in Europe.
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Ibiza, Spain
Sardinia, Italy
Life doesn't get any better than on this Mediterranean island. You'll find world-class resorts with unbeatable views sprinkled along Costa Smeralda, juxtaposed by ancient Roman ruins on the island. It's impossible to eat poorly here: The Italian island is known for its culinary delights, from Michelin-starred trattorias to family-owned lunch spots.
