Parts of Britain are set to be hotter than Spain this weekend as temperatures reach the mid-20s, with some forecasters predicting 30°C on Bank Holiday Monday—potentially the hottest May day since records began. The average May temperature in the UK is just 14°C, making this week's Mediterranean-like conditions a pleasant surprise.
As a result, thousands of Britons are expected to head to the coast. From the hidden inlets of Scotland's Achmelvich Beach to the azure waters of Dorset's Man of War Bay, here are seven stunning beaches that look like they belong abroad but are actually in the UK.
Achmelvich Beach in Wester Ross, Scotland, features crystal-clear waters and sugary white sand, accessible via a single-track road. Kynance Cove in Cornwall offers a dramatic coastline with white sand and dark red serpentine rock, while Durdle Door in Dorset is a famous limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast.
Man of War Bay in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, provides a sheltered sandy cove. Seilebost Beach on the Isle of Harris, Scotland, boasts tropical green mountains and a sandy bay. Pedn Vounder Beach in Cornwall features towering cliffs and turquoise water, and La Corbière Point in Jersey offers a beautiful coastal view.
