Smooth stone beaches with incredibly clear water — common across the Mediterranean
Pebble beaches may not be as comfortable underfoot, but they offer some of the clearest water you will ever see. The stones prevent sand from clouding the water, creating stunning visibility for snorkeling. Water shoes are recommended.
6 beaches found
Easy AccessA quiet pebble beach just west of Bognor Regis on the West Sussex coast, popular with dog walkers, anglers, and anyone looking for a low-key stretch of shoreline away from the crowds.
ModerateA dramatic limestone cove on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, Cala Goloritzé is famous for its towering rock pinnacle and some of the clearest water in the Mediterranean.
Easy AccessThe half-mile cobblestone beach in Machiasport that is not actually made of jasper, sits in frigid Down East Maine water, and makes a low rumbling sound as waves drag stones back into the sea.
Easy AccessA pebble beach on the Somerset coast just 20 minutes from Bristol, with views across the Bristol Channel to Wales, a historic open air pool, and a marina worth exploring.
Hard to ReachA dramatic pebble cove hidden between towering cliff walls on Vis Island, voted Europe's best beach.
Easy AccessA striking pebble beach near Bol on the island of Brac, famous for its triangular horn shape that shifts direction with the wind and currents, backed by a pine forest and surrounded by brilliant blue Adriatic water.