Secret European seaside resort only locals know about with quiet beaches

A TINY seaside resort in Europe has been praised as being so off the beaten track that only the locals know about it.

Ospedaletti, in the Italian region of Liguria, is close to the French border.

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Due to its proximity to France, don’t expect many Brits, with the majority of visitors being Italians and French holidaymakers.

Anne Roderique-Jones said she spends every summer there with her husband, joining just a few thousand locals who live there.

She wrote on T+L: “The beach is probably the biggest draw to this town, and the under-the-radar status offers fewer crowds and clearer waters.

“Beach clubs dot the coastline, where Italians bronze themselves from late morning to sunset.”

Anne added that one local even said Ospedaletti was the “next Monte Carlo”.

The public beach is Sirena Beach, although further down is La Scogliera Beach.

There are a few hotels in the area, although don’t expect any large resorts.

Popular hotels to choose from include the 3* Hotel La Perla Del Capo or the 3* Hotel Petit Royal, both a short walk from the beach.

There are great restaurants to choose from, including Bar Alba with an outdoor courtyard, or Baizarico for fresh pizza.

If you fancy a challenging day, there is also a 15 mile cycling track along the coastline on the former railway track, with bikes available to rent.

The best way to get there is to fly to Nice, which takes around two hours from the UK, with another hour drive to the resort.

Also in Italy is La Pelosa Beach in Sardinia although this can get busy in the summer.

If you want something more off the beaten track, Brits should head to Albena, in Bulgaria, lesser-known by UK holidaymakers who often head to Sunny Beach instead.

Or head to Palanga in Lithuania which has long been popular with locals and Eastern European tourists.

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