In the Algarve, where the sun seems to have made its permanent home, Praia da Falésia tops Tripadvisor's list of the most beautiful beaches in Europe. An obvious choice for anyone who has ever walked ...

Elafonissi Beach in Crete, Greece, was just named the best beach in the world by Tripadvisor. Visitors love this coastal destination for its calm, clear water, and picture-perfect pink sands.

Praia da Falesia is a visual treat, with 130-foot-tall red cliffs, golden sand and azure waters. It's no wonder this Portuguese shoreline was named the best beach by Tripadvisor last year.