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From sweeping sands perfect for surfing and sandcastles to saltmarsh shingles that bristle with the hum of rare wildlife , whatever you are looking for from a day at the beach , Kent is certain to deliver . Whether you ’ re searching for sports , sailing and sunbathing or the simple charm of halcyon days at the shore , Kent has a beach to suit your every desire . Here are just a few of insideKENT ’ s favourites .

BEACHES WITH … BLISSFUL BAYS AND BLUE FLAGS

Botany Bay , Joss Bay & Kingsgate Bay , Broadstairs Sheltered sands edged by impressive white chalk cliffs sitting as neighbours to one another along the coast of Broadstairs . Stone Bay is known for its patterned beach huts and quiet atmosphere , while Botany Bay is Kent ’ s closest answer to Bondi . A real beauty of a beach , this Instagrammer ’ s heaven is famous for its chalk

stacks that stand resplendent on the sands . Neighbouring Joss Bay and Kingsgate Bay share similarly laid-back surfer vibes with golden sands that gently slope towards turquoise water for a truly tranquil swim .

Sheerness Beach , Isle of Sheppey Another Blue Flag consisting of a sweeping bay of pretty pebbles that rests next to a wide grassy esplanade - perfect for picnicking after a summer swim .

BEACHES WITH … WEIRD AND WONDERFUL WILDLIFE

Dungeness This surreal beach is utterly unique and known to some as the UK ’ s only desert . Despite this , Dungeness is home to a vast amount of rare plant and animal species that visitors might glimpse as they walk the wooden boardwalk or as they crunch upon the flint shingle down to the