Beaches and sea in Europe: These countries have the longest coastlines

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Norway has the longest coastline in Europe with its islands and long fjords. 58,000 kilometers in total – almost anywhere in the world. However, it is not easy to evaluate the large number of fjords and islands. Some researchers reach other conclusions ranging from 25,000 to 100,000 kilometers. Norway is particularly known for the beauty of its coasts, with high mountains and deep fjords that resemble Lake Lucerne in XXL. Ideal terrain for traveling for hours along winding coastal roads, especially for campers with caravans. With a little luck, the Northern Lights can even be seen in the northern part of Norway, especially from autumn to spring when the nights are long.

Greenland especially fascinates outdoor enthusiasts and Arctic fans. Anyone who goes on holiday here (usually on a cruise) is often looking for adventure in unreal areas: much of the country is covered in ice, although farming is possible in the inhabited south. The coast, where sometimes glaciers melt, is also impressive and is 44,000 kilometers long. Part of Greenland is in the North Atlantic and part is in the Arctic Ocean. The legally autonomous country still belongs to the Kingdom of Denmark.

Greece ranks first in the Mediterranean with 13,676 kilometers of coastline, making the country undoubtedly one of the most popular holiday destinations around the “Mare Nostrum”. From pristine, beautiful islands like Corfu to elegant and luxurious destinations like Santorini, it’s everything a sun worshiper’s heart desires. When you need a break from the beach, you can take a trip to the past: in Greece, the excavations of the past are always with you.

United Kingdom; It consists of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The total length of the four (former) countries is 12,492 kilometers. If you’d like to explore most of these miles on foot, there’s the England Coast Path, which circles England. Not all cuts have been marked yet. However, the project needs to be finished as soon as possible. The current section in south-west Cornwall is beautiful. Otherwise, “Great Britain” offers enough variety for the trip of a lifetime, from the highlands of Scotland and the green hills of Northern Ireland to the beaches and great lochs of Wales and the many lively metropolises.

With approximately 7,600 kilometers of coastline, Italy is well behind Greece; The beaches of Liguria, the Adriatic and Tuscany remain fascinating. While the north is more of a mass tourism destination, seaside resorts in Calabria or Apulia are still protected from international visitors. If you want to enjoy an authentic Italian beach holiday, you should head south. The island of Sicily is an insider island (not just for swimming) – only a few international tourists get lost here compared to the north.

Croatia is the country with the most islands in the Western Mediterranean. The mainland and coastline of all islands total 7,368 kilometers. Nearly 1,200 islands and small, uninhabited rocks are best explored on a boat. Besides the islands of Greece, the Croatian Adriatic is the most popular spot in the Mediterranean for a sailing holiday on a luxury yacht or a small boat that you can do on your own.

Northern Denmark has 7,300 kilometers of coastline with more than 1,400 islets. Because Denmark is narrow and long towards the north, no place is more than 52 kilometers from the coast. The landscape is shaped by the tides of the North and Baltic Seas. If you want to go for a walk on one of the kilometers-long beaches, you should be prepared for all kinds of weather conditions.

Iceland has been experiencing a tourism boom for several years. The reason for this is that it has an impressive view with its volcanoes, glaciers and hot springs. Iceland lies on a geological fault zone and is therefore particularly dramatic due to volcanism. The 4,900 kilometers of coastline, some of which is surrounded by glaciers, is also impressive (a boat tour to one of these ice walls is particularly impressive). The most popular form of tourism is the camping tour, which goes around the entire island and is called the ring road.

Source : Blick