Danish beach break

Some of the best beaches in the whole world of northern Europe are actually to be found in Denmark - and with summer temperatures generally hovering around a comfortable 20-25 degrees C, Denmark offers the perfect environment for a relaxing, get-away-from-it-all beach break.

There is a huge array of beaches stretching around the country's 7,000km of sandy coastline, over 200 of which have been awarded Blue Flags in recognition of their environment, water wuality, safety and facilities. From empty stretches of pristine sand to busy resorts featuring every activity under the sun, Denmark's beaches are perfect for families, nature lovers, sports enthusiasts and just about every imaginable kind of summer holiday. Denmark is full of family-friendly beaches scattered all around the coast.

There are some spectacular beaches stretching along the North Sea coastline. One of the most magnificent of the regions's beaches is the 60km stretch of sand between Blåvandshuk to Hvide Sande. Backed by a breathtaking wilderness of towering sand dunes, the North Sea beaches are some of Denmark's most stunning.

(Source: VisitDenmark London, Anne Marie Barsøe)