This Under-the-radar Island Was Just Named the Best Beach Destination in Europe

"Porto Santo Island is known for its sandy beaches that rival those in Turks and Caicos and Thailand. It was named Europe's leading beach destination in the 2024 World Travel Awards. The island features Porto Santo Beach, part of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, and Ponta da Calheta, famous for its rocky outcroppings. It also offers off-shore dive sites and a unique, arid landscape." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, T