The summer season is launched, the first vacationers arrive towards the beaches around France. But which is the best? A new ranking unveils the one who obtains the 2025 gold medal after having stung the place at the Grand Plage du Sillon, in Saint-Malo.
With July that starts, the tourist season is officially opens. The French will gradually take the way to the holidays and many have planned a stay at sea. But not all the beaches are equal. While the Large Sillon beachin Saint-Malo (Brittany), had been appointed last year as the best by the annual classification ofOxygenanother beach in France won in 2025.
The platform specializing in the reservation of train, bus, plane and ferry tickets has therefore unveiled its annual ranking of the best beaches in Europe with a limited budget. No less than 75 beaches have been studied under the prism of their affordability with selection criteria taking into account the current prices of typical beach products (rental of lounge chairs, ice cream, local beer or iced coffee …). Furthermore, the study also requested AI for “A complete evaluation“In order to push his research even further.
Result: the best beach in Europe would be Las Teresitas Beachin Tenerife (in the Spanish archipelago of the Canaries). With 1.5 km of white sand and beautiful blue water, it has an undeniable charm. In addition, it is perfect for couples, families or friends because there are structures and equipment to make yoga, beach volleyball or a small boat trip. All along, finds beach bars and restaurants along palm trees and the colorful village of San Andrés is very close to a visit.
And in France then? The first tricolor beach in this ranking only arrives at 22nd position! This is the Narbonne beach. Here, a lounge chair rental is worth 30 euros but an ice cream costs only 2.50 euros. Ideal when you are on vacation with children and you have to pay attention to expenses.
Among the other French beaches identified – it is recalled, however, that the cleanest is the South beach Lacanau According to this rigorous report – let us quote the very beautiful and popular Palombaggia beach in Corsica (noted 98/100 by AI!), the Gollandières beach On the Ile de Ré or the Prado beach in Marseille.