Thousands of Australians are still flocking to the beach despite a series of closures put in place to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and repeated warnings from the government, doctors and police. Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday followed up on his promise to introduce ‘draconian measures’ in response to Sydneysiders flouting social distancing … Read more
Tourists are being urged to stay away from beaches and other holiday destinations in the UK to limit the spread of coronavirus. Cumbria Police said despite Government advice to avoid non-essential travel, the Lake District and other tourist hotspots in the UK were experiencing an ‘influx’ of visitors. The force has now urged people from … Read more
Beaches in Florida are finally closing due to coronavirus concerns after local governments took action. Local officials in Clearwater Beach, which appeared earlier this week packed with visitors, voted to close by Monday. Beaches in Naples and in other communities in southwest Florida also were being closed. Meanwhile, new images show wild spring breakers continuing … Read more
England’s cleanest beaches for 2019 have been revealed with Brighton and Whitby among those making the list. This year, a total of 71 beaches have been awarded Blue Flag status – up from 65 last year. The Blue Flag is a guarantee to visitors that the beach has excellent facilities, is litter free and has … Read more
From a bin called ‘Pete’ to Russian bug spray: National Trust reveals the weirdest jetsam that has washed up on Britain’s beaches as it shines light on the problem of marine pollution The National Trust looks after 780 miles of coastline around the United Kingdom Waste washed up from the sea continues to blight UK beaches, the … Read more
Beautiful for shore! The 61 best beaches in Scotland for 2019 revealed in annual awards Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has named the award winners Beaches winning the accolade are judged to have met a range of criteria These include safety, access and facilities, and cleanliness In total, 54 beaches have held an award for five … Read more
An idyllic beach on a tiny island off the coast of Brazil has been named as the best in the world by Tripadvisor for the second year running. Baia do Sancho, on the island of Fernando de Noronha, claims the top prize in the Travellers’ Choice beach awards for 2020. The top-rated beach in the … Read more
The ongoing climate crisis is on course to destroy half the world’s sandy beaches by the end of the century, a new study warns. Sandy shorelines of many high-population areas and tourist hot-spots are threatened by erosion, climate change and surging sea levels. At-risk areas include Surfers’ Paradise in Queensland, St Tropez, Honolulu, Copacabana, the Costa … Read more