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)

About Sandbanks Poole

At first glance, the diversity of the beaches of the Sandbanks Poole does not have a prominent distinctive feature. There is no clear predominance of mountain landscapes or crystal sea, on the contrary, everything seems balanced. Perhaps this is one of the reasons why the flow of tourists continues to grow from year to year.

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11 beaches

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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

Good for Relax

Knoll Beach Studland

Studland 3.2 km

Very good

8.1

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

4.3 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Studland Naturist beach

Studland 2.6 km

Good

7.9

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

1 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Shell Bay Beach

Studland 3.8 km

Good

7.7

Free entrance • Virgin beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Distant parking

0.5 Amenities index

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Popular types of Sandbanks Poole beaches

Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 4 beaches in the area.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Sandbanks Poole.

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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Sandbanks Poole, they are as follows:

The area's beaches are mainly wide, long and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 3 such beaches.
The average distance from the road to beach in Sandbanks Poole is less than 500 meters. 4 beaches are relatively easy to access.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Sandbanks Poole however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Sandbanks Poole's beaches

Studland Naturist beach

10 Outdoor Trek (Lena Novak)

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.

Sandbanks Beach Sandbanks beach

10 Naya Silva

This beach stands out from others in the area with its crystal clear water and pristine sand. While it's a bit of a trek from the town, it's perfect for a full day of beach activities. Amenities like a drinking water station, dog washing area, and ample restrooms make it a convenient choice. However, food and ice cream options are limited given the size of the beach. The car park operates on a cash-only or RingGo basis, which is consistent with other nearby lots. In sum, this is my top pick for a beach day in the area.

Knoll Beach Studland

10 Medixen

This pristine beach is a hidden gem, untouched by commercialization, and boasts an outstanding National Trust cafe.

Shell Bay Beach

10 Peter "Jazzman" Wright

We really enjoyed this location. The beach was beautiful and not too crowded, especially if you venture a bit further from the Chain Ferry end. We discovered a lovely spot among the sand dunes where we could comfortably lay down our blanket and enjoy some peace and protection from the wind, as there had been a recent storm. Additionally, there are a few scenic walks to explore, such as the Heather walk, which we found quite enjoyable. Conveniently, there is a car park nearby with restroom facilities and a restaurant just across the road. Although we brought our own food and didn't dine there, it did seem quite busy at times.

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

The hottest month of the area is July - air temperature during this time warms up to 20.9°C and water up to 17.3°C in September. The coldest month is January - air temperature drops to 7.5°C and water to 9.7°C.

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