Name: This beach is absolutely beautiful with soft sand and dunes in the background. It's also a naturist beach, which makes it one of my top picks in the area.
Item: Studland Naturist beach
Rating: 10
Author: Outdoor Trek (Lena Novak)

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Bournemouth Beach

Bournemouth 0.8 km

Very good

8.8

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season

6.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Branksome Beach

Bournemouth 2.7 km

Very good

8.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Very crowded

4 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Middle Chine beach

Bournemouth 1.4 km

Very good

8.4

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Very crowded

4.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Southbourne beach

Southbourne Beach

Wick 1.4 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Hengistbury Head Sandspit

Christchurch 2.6 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright sand • Blue pure water

3.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Sandbanks beach

Sandbanks Beach

Studland 5.3 km

Very good

8.3

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Blue pure water • Crowded in season

2.7 Amenities index

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Popular types of Bournemouth beaches

Resting by the sea for each traveler is associated with different activities. Someone loves complete relaxation and silence, while others need activity. Our configurator will always help you choose a beach that meets your personal needs.

If a beach holiday for you is primarily the sound of the surf, the cries of seagulls over the pier and leisurely walks along the coast, then you are definitely a fan of calm beaches. The most popular beaches for such a holiday in the vicinity of Bournemouth are Bournemouth Beach, Branksome Beach, Middle Chine beach.

What is there to do at Bournemouth beaches other than the obvious sunbathing and swimming? If you don't want your snorkel mask to go unused during your holiday, it is recommended to look in advance for information about what beach activities are available in the area. So, let's see what the beaches of town have to offer! The most popular types of active recreation in the area are considered to be: sup boarders, kite surfers, kayakers

The SUP board is the "sister" of surfing, born in Hawaii. Originally used on waves, this activity is now more commonly perceived as a relatively calm form of recreation, the popularity of which is growing day by day. On the nearby beaches of Bournemouth, this activity is very common. If you like discovering new interesting perspectives, then SUP is a great opportunity for this. In addition, SUP is always a great way to relax the body - isn't that wonderful? So, if you're ready, the best beach for SUP surfing in the city is Bournemouth Beach, Branksome Beach, Middle Chine beach.

The beaches of Bournemouth are perfect for kite surfing and wind surfing enthusiasts. The necessary infrastructure is available; you just need to catch the right weather (monitor the forecast). Below, we have selected the most popular beaches for these activities in the area: Branksome Beach, Southbourne Beach, Sandbanks Beach.

Sometimes the most interesting beaches are hidden and can only be accessed by water. It's not difficult if you're a skilled sea kayaker.
Among the beaches in the area, there are some that are well-suited for this activity. Here, you can not only go kayaking but also rent all the necessary equipment. The best place for kayaking in Bournemouth is this beach - Knoll Beach Studland.

The area has classic beach activities such as volleyball and sometimes football. Not all beaches can offer the necessary equipment, but nevertheless, in the vicinity of Bournemouth, there are those that offer these activities. Here's one of them: Mammee Bay beach.