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The beautiful beach named 'sunniest in Europe' - with crystal-clear waters, 10 hours of sunshine a day and cheap holiday deals
Sun-believable!
Europe's sunniest beach has been named and, with daily highs of 32 degrees, it could be the ideal place to soak up some rays this summer.
According to a new study, Oludeniz Beach in Fethiye is Europe's sunniest shoreline with nearly 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.
Known as the 'Blue Lagoon', Oludeniz Beach has crystal-clear water, golden sand and mountain scenery.
Due to its beauty, the 18km beach is a popular spot in summer so tourists will want to get their early to claim their patch of sand.
But the beach gets rave reviews on Tripadvisor with one tourist describing it as 'gorgeous' and another visitor even crowning it the 'perfect beach'.
And On The Beach has cheap package holiday deals to Fethiye from just £293 per person.
If a trip to Turkey isn't on the cards, the next sunniest beach in Europe is Anthony Quinn Bay in Rhodes.
Located in Faliraki, the gorgeous bay is named after the actor Anthony Quinn who starred in the Guns of Navarone, which was filmed there.
With average highs of 32 degrees and more than 10 hours and 20 minutes of sunshine a day, the beach is the ideal spot to pick up a tan.
Anthony Quinn Bay is 250m long and is backed by palm trees. It's known for being a quiet and safe place to swim.
Nissi Bay in Ayia Napa takes third place on the list with highs of 29 degrees and just under 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.
The 500m long white sand beach has a huge range of watersports on offer and incredibly clear water for swimming.
Playa de las Teresitas in Tenerife is the first Spanish beach on the list with highs of 26 degrees and more than 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.
The beach's striking yellow sand was actually imported from the Sahara Desert and with its palm trees, it's easy to feel like you're somewhere more exotic than Spain.
Europe's fifth sunniest beach is Agia Fotia Beach in Crete which enjoys highs of 29 degrees and just under 10 and a half hours of sunshine a day.
The picturesque bay is popular with locals and has easy access to beach bars and restaurants.
Saga, the company that commissioned the study, says: 'Oludeniz tops our ranking of Europe's sunniest and warmest beach destinations. The beach lures both local and foreign tourists as a natural wonder, with spring waters emerging from the seabed to keep its waters crystal-clear.
'Bathed in sunlight all day, the beach's renowned Blue Lagoon is home to turquoise waters, surrounded by a stunning mountainous backdrop.
'Even in cooler seasons, the beach offers a peaceful escape with crisp waters and calm surroundings.'
Playa de Maspalomas, Lady's Mile Beach, Elafonissi Beach, Tsamadou Beach and Praia do Barril beach all rank among the top 10 sunniest beaches.
