Watergate Bay, United Kingdom
From series “Top Beaches for Surfing on Huge Waves”Lenght: 3 000 m.
Watergate Bay beach remains the most visited and favorite among surf fans in the UK. It is located in the bay of the same name. The length of the beach is more than 3,000 meters. Soft light sand covers the beach. This stretch of coast is popular with fans of a wide variety of sports. It is worth noting that the UK is one of the world leaders in the number of surfing fans. This sport began to be practiced in this country after the end of the First World War.
The famous Watergate Bay Hotel is located on the beach. There is also a Fifteen Cornwall restaurant here. World-renowned chef Jamie Oliver is its owner. Watergate Bay is one of the most famous beaches in the UK. It will be interesting to visit it even for those who have never been fond of surfing and other water sports before. It's nice to take a walk, admire the sand sculptures, and watch the surfers train here. The best end to this holiday will be a dinner in the restaurant of a famous chef. To the beginning - Hanalei Bay
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