Best beach holidays to book for 2023
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Greece open image in gallery Skiathos old port You don’t have far to travel to plunge into the clear waters of the Aegean Sea when you stay at one of the two Achladies Beach Cottages in Skiathos. Maldives open image in gallery Maldives islands have fine-sand beaches and warm water for swimming If ever there was a place meant for unwinding, it’s the Maldives. Puglia open image in gallery The waterfront in Castro, Puglia Unlike the long unbroken stretches of sandy beaches further north along the Adriatic, Puglia’s heavily indented coastline harbours sheltered little coves. Corsica open image in gallery Sunset in Corsica Among the beauties of Corsica’s northern coast is the pretty town of l’Ile-Rousse, where the Hotel Splendid and its outdoor pool are just a few minutes’ walk from the town’s wide beach and lively morning market.