About Canterbury

Canterbury locality is located in Kent United Kingdom, and although there are neither magnificent scenery nor incredible water colors, there is a rich history and friendly locals in every way! And of course, the unique spirit of the seaside, which cannot be hidden! Once you have visited this place, you will remember the impressions for a long time!

Nearest beaches in Canterbury

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Good for Relax

Sandwich Bay

Sandwich Bay 1.7 km
Tolerable
5.8
Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Blue pure water • Fine pebbles bottom
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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 Canterbury are Joss Bay beach, Viking Bay beach, Botany Bay beach.

The list of available beach activities is certainly important, but for many travelers it is not a determining factor when choosing a vacation spot. Below you will find some information about the natural features of the beaches of Canterbury, we hope that this information will help you find the place of your dreams.

The beaches of locality are mainly wide. According to reviews of major beach experts and vacationers, most beaches have a high level of cleanliness. Sandy beaches dominate the rest!

As pebble rocky beaches are common here, it's recommended to bring aqua shoes if you're sensitive to it. This way, your vacation will be as comfortable as possible.

Usually, the depth increases very smoothly. If this is important to you, always use our filter to check for a particular beach.

10 out of 31 beaches in Canterbury are partially protected from waves. These protections can be natural or man-made structures. If you're visiting the area during unstable weather, we recommend carefully choosing a place to swim, as high waves may not always be safe. Our filter can help you find a suitable beach.

It's worth noting that 10 beaches in Canterbury have a significant tidal range. This means that the water can recede from the shore for a long distance and vice versa, causing unexpected situations for you or your belongings. Keep this in mind when planning your beach activities and be sure to check our filter for information on tidal ranges.

Latest reviews on Canterbury's beaches

Sandwich Bay
10 Nolan Ritter

If you are playing golf at the Princess, I highly recommend staying at the Lodge. The location is absolutely fantastic and the rooms are great.

The warmest month during the year in this area is August, with the air temperature rising up to 19.7°C and the water temperature up to 19.6°C. The coldest month is January, with the air temperature dropping down to 7.5°C and the water temperature down to 6.9°C.