KENTSTAYCATION
KENT ’ S
WATERSIDE
FROM BEACHSIDE BLISS TO TRANQUIL LAKES AND RIVERS , KENT HAS A PLETHORA OF WATERSIDE SPOTS PERFECT FOR SEEKING CONTENTMENT AND SPENDING TIME RELAXING BESIDE .
When it comes to making the most of the summer sunshine , there ’ s nothing quite like being by the water ’ s edge . Whether that be next to the glittering ocean and watching the waves crash upon the shore , walking along a tranquil riverside and listening to the sounds of wildlife , or at one of Kent ’ s freshwater lakes which glint and glow in the sunlight , there ’ s plenty of waterside havens to soak up this summer .
A county famous for its coastal corner position on the UK map , Kent absorbs a divine array of the country ’ s beaches . Its southeasterly position also means Kent greedily laps up the most warmth and sunshine , making it the ultimate place to spend time at the beach . From Blue Flag award-winners to hidden coves , those great for sports to coastal paths with a difference , whatever you want from a day at the seaside , Kent has it all .
With over 50 beaches to choose from , the hardest part of seaside adventures in Kent has to be deciding on exactly which beaches to visit . Each with their own quirky character , from traditional seaside nostalgia , white sands to rival Cornwall , and nature reserve tranquility perfect for marvelling at wildlife , Kent is destined to have a beach for you to fall in love with .
We ’ ll start with Whitstable Beach and Tankerton Slopes . Whitstable has been a seaside town of rapidly growing popularity over the last ten years , experiencing a welcome influx of the tongue-in-cheek phrase ‘ DFLs ’ ( Down From Londons ) who have flocked to appreciate the artistic beauty of this Kentish gem with its working harbour , plethora of independent cafés , awardwinning restaurants , galleries and quirky shops .
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