Travel guides
Summer by the sea with friends: 6 beach destinations
The seaside works better as a group: a shared house costs less than several rooms and the evenings become part of the trip. Avoid August if you can; June and September are cheaper and quieter.
Add the destinations you like to a Roamie trip: the group votes with 10 points each and, if needed, the wheel decides.
Paros
Greece
White villages, beaches for every taste and quick ferries to Antiparos and Naxos. Calmer than Mykonos, with enough bars in Naoussa for evenings out.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€Mid-range
RelaxNightlifeNatureLagos
Portugal
Golden cliffs, sea caves to explore by kayak and a lively town centre at night. A good base for exploring the Algarve coast with a shared hire car.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- Budget
- €€€Mid-range
RelaxNatureNightlifeHvar
Croatia
Bays reached by boat, the Pakleni islands off the harbour and summer nightlife famous across Dalmatia. Hiring a boat as a group brings the cost per person down.
- Best time
- Jun–Sep
- Budget
- €€€Pricey
RelaxNightlifeMenorca
Spain
Crystal-clear coves linked by the Camí de Cavalls, a path that circles the island. Slow pace, ideal for groups after the sea rather than clubs.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€Mid-range
RelaxNatureFamilySalento
Italy
Two seas a few kilometres apart, farmhouses to rent as a big group, pizzica music and summer food festivals. Gallipoli and Otranto are the handiest bases for the beaches.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€Mid-range
RelaxFood & WineNightlifeBudva
Montenegro
A walled old town on the sea, long beaches and bars open until late. The Bay of Kotor, half an hour away, is not to be missed.
- Best time
- Jun–Jul, September
- Budget
- €€€Cheap
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General, indicative information: seasons, prices and conditions change, so always check before you go.