For active travelers, sunny beach vacations can be a bore.
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While just about everyone enjoys an afternoon in the sand, some vacationers get a little too antsy to spend a full week in a relaxing beach town. They’re on the hunt for things to do, whether taking a scuba course, going jet skiing, or joining a game of beach volleyball.
Turns out, some beach destinations are better than others when it comes to offering extracurriculars. And you need to pay attention to which beaches and seaside towns have amenities like day trips, excursions, adventure sports, and casual sports.
Sail Croatia, a small-ship cruise company serving the Mediterranean, has a few tips. The company knows how to put together diverse itineraries for passengers who don’t just want a day at the beach—they want an adventure at the beach, too.
(If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind beaches that pack a visual punch, head here for inspiration.)
Top 10 beach destinations where you won’t get bored
Sail Croatia weighed seven different metrics to rate the world’s most activity-friendly beach destinations. They looked at the number of beaches, water activities, day trips and excursions, food and dining experiences, historical attractions, adventure/extreme sports, and nature/wildlife tours.
Their final ratings have been dubbed the Boredom-Proof Beach Holiday Score. Here are the top ten beach destinations that offer plenty to do for active travelers:
- Sardinia, Italy
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Crete, Greece
- Cancun, Mexico
- Phuket, Thailand
- Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Positano, Italy
- Tulum, Mexico
In case you can’t swing a visit to one of the destinations above, here are the next five boredom-free beach destinations:
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Split, Croatia
- Antalya, Turkiye
- Barcelona, Spain
- Krabi, Thailand
