Beach types

Surface, activities and access rules are different questions, so each type here states exactly what qualifies a beach for it.

111 beaches · Sand underfoot

27 beaches · Shingle, pebbles, rock

43 beaches · Waves with a board

16 beaches · Reefs and clear water

6 beaches · Dive access from shore

17 beaches · Sheltered inlets

22 beaches · Lake and river shores

11 beaches · Clothing-optional areas

24 beaches · Award cited in sources