{"id":2548,"date":"2025-05-17T09:17:13","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T09:17:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/?p=2548"},"modified":"2025-05-20T13:07:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T13:07:25","slug":"this-uk-beach-is-more-relaxing-than-the-algarve-two-hours-from-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mugfoundry.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/17\/this-uk-beach-is-more-relaxing-than-the-algarve-two-hours-from-london\/","title":{"rendered":"This UK beach is \u2018more relaxing than the Algarve\u2019 \u2014 two hours from London"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This beautiful five-mile beach in East Sussex has been named one of the quietest in Europe(Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We book a beach holiday<\/a> to unwind, but some of Europe<\/a>\u2019s most beautiful shores attract huge crowds<\/a> that are more rat race than R&R. <\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re looking to avoid sunbed wars this summer,<\/a> you don\u2019t have to go far.<\/p>\n

In fact, you don\u2019t need to fly, because five miles of sand in East Sussex has been named one of Europe\u2019s least crowded beaches.<\/p>\n

Camber Sands<\/a>, which is a two-hour train journey from London, is widely described as one of the best beaches in the UK. <\/p>\n

In a Wizz Air <\/a>analysis of 50 European countries, it beat the likes of Nissi Beach in Cyprus<\/a>, and Playa d\u2019en Bossa in Ibiza<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Some have even described it as more relaxing than the Algarve.<\/p>\n

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Save for later \ud83d\udccc Camber Sands is the perfect English coastal destination for when the sun is shining \u2600\ufe0f \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f The beach itself is huge, so even on the busiest summer days you can still find a nice spot. \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 In East Sussex on the South Coast of England \u2013\u00a0close to the quaint town of Rye. \ud83d\ude97 There is plenty of parking available or you can get a train from London to Rye then a bus to the beach. \ud83c\udfc4\u200d\u2640\ufe0f You can try a number of watersports at Camber Sands, including kitesurfing, paddleboarding, jet skiing and more. \ud83c\udfe1 Make sure you leave some time to explore Rye, it\u2019s a really charming town. \ud83c\udf0a For a hotel option, check out The Gallivant \u2013 it also has an award-winning restaurant @The Gallivant Save for later or tag who you\u2019d like to visit Camber Sands with \u263a\ufe0f \u2014\u2014\u2014 #cambersands<\/a> #uktravel<\/a> #ukcoast<\/a> #londondaytrip<\/a> #visitengland<\/a> Camber Sands Guide | South Coast of England | UK Coast | UK Travel Ideas | London Day Trip | Visit England | Travel England <\/p>\n

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The airline estimated how much space each beach offers per person by dividing its area by the size of a beach towel, and then dividing that by the average number of daily visitors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Camber Sands, according to those calculations, has space for 61.1 beach towels per person, offering visitors plenty of room to stretch out, take sandy strolls and play watersports.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The East Sussex holiday spot was only beaten to the top by Durr\u00ebs beach in Albania<\/a>, which came first on the list with a score of 64.5.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Praia de Falesia<\/a> in the Algarve, Portugal, was halfway down in seventh with space for 33.8 towels per person.<\/p>\n

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Wanting some R&R? This East Sussex beach is the most relaxing in Europe (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And Camber Sands isn\u2019t the only English beach to make the list. <\/p>\n

Brighton, also in East Sussex, ranked sixth and has several direct trains from the capital that will take you straight to the shore in under an hour.<\/p>\n

What people are saying about Camber Sands<\/h2>\n

According to the UK Beach Guide<\/a>, Camber Sands is unusual for a Sussex beach.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While most beaches along this part of the coast are lined with pebbles, Camber Sands is covered in fine golden sand and is home to the only dunes in the county.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The website notes: \u2018Despite its fantastic natural assets, Camber Sands remains largely unspoiled. For the larger part of the year, there is a good chance of finding some solitude here.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2018Even in the height of summer, the crowds are bearable even though it is within two hours of London.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Several European holiday hotspots are grappling with\u00a0overtourism<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Barcelona<\/a>\u00a0has introduced a new tourist zone while\u00a0Majorca<\/a>\u00a0is placing caps on tour group sizes. Santorini has rolled out a\u00a0cruise ship<\/a>\u00a0levy, and in Zante,\u00a0tourists are outnumbering locals<\/a>.<\/p>\n

So, to\u00a0promote sustainable tourism<\/a>\u00a0and give you a steer on some roads less travelled, we asked\u00a0Metro<\/strong>\u00a0readers \u2013 and our staff \u2013 to share their favourite European beaches that aren\u2019t full of tourists.<\/p>\n

You can read the full list here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

One Tripadvisor review, left by \u2018Ruth M\u2019 described it as possibly the best beach in the UK, with \u2018miles and miles of gorgeous sandy beaches\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Reviewer Stuart added: \u2018I\u2019ve been to a lot of beaches. This one takes some beating. A huge expanse of sand offers great views. A few coffee shops dotted around, but largely unspoiled.\u2019<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, \u2018Bookthiefj\u2019 wrote: \u2018Lovely sandy beach, turquoise waters, and it was not too crowded on the day I visited. I loved this beach. I want to spend a day sleeping in the sun on the beach on my next visit.\u2019<\/p>\n

How to get to Camber Sands<\/h2>\n

The nearest train station to Camber Sands is Rye, and the journey from London to Rye usually takes just over two hours. Single fares start from \u00a350.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Unlike most beaches along the Sussex coast Camber Sands is \u2018covered in fine golden sand\u2019 (Credits: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To get there, you can catch a train from London St Pancras to Ashford International and change at Ashford for Rye.\u00a0<\/p>\n

From there, the 102 Wave bus goes to the beachfront, which usually takes around 20 minutes. Or, if you\u2019d prefer to walk, it\u2019s just over an hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Things to know before visiting Camber Sands<\/h2>\n

The Rother District Council<\/a> has a list of guidelines for anyone visiting Camber Sands. <\/p>\n

It advises visitors to follow the RNLI beach safety advice<\/a> and check the beach safety sign for local hazards.\u00a0<\/p>\n

These are the safety notices you should be aware of before you go: <\/p>\n