20 Best Beaches in Europe

"Because of its remote location on an island well southwest of Sicily, this bay tends to attract only more intrepid travelers—and the reward is spectacular. Shallow water allows wading far out into a reliably calm, clear bay, making it a haven for swimmers and snorkelers. It’s also one of the few regular nesting sites of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, so wildlife-watchers should keep an eye out." - Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis Lila Harron Battis is a writer and editor. She was previously a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines