Northern county makes Airbnb list of top trending beach destinations in the world

WITH summer in full swing, holidaymakers are flocking to the beaches to make the most of the sun.

Airbnb has revealed the trending beach destinations around the world, with the Northumberland coastline making the cut.

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The northern county of Northumberland has been getting lots of attention over the summer , with plenty of pretty beaches that are usually less busy than those in the south.

Airbnb said: “Northumberland is drawing more summer visitors, with searches up over 50 per cent this summer, thanks to its pristine North Atlantic beaches.”

One beach that’s been highlighted as a must-see is Embleton Bay . It sits on the edge of the North Sea to the east of the village of Embleton.

The bay has a long stretch of golden sands, cool water and it’s overlooked by the ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle .

Lots of visitors stumble across the bay and are stunned by it’s beauty, one wrote on Tripadvisor : “We thought we had seen all the best beaches in Northumberland but Embleton Bay wowed us the most!

“Crystal clear waters, fabulous views of Dunstanburgh Castle and acres of perfect sand and even though weather was fantastic we had the beach practically to ourselves.”

Another said the bay was one of Northumberland’s “best kept secrets”.

Near Embleton Bay is a pub that has previously held the title of ‘best beach bar in the UK’ – it’s called the Ship Inn in Low Newton-by-the-Sea.

It once claimed top spot in a list of the best beach pubs in the country put together by  Conde Nast Traveller .

The publication said: “Low Newton-by-the-Sea is one of the prettiest spots on the Northumberland coast.

“The tiny pub sits in the middle of a horseshoe of whitewashed cottages set around a village green where a cluster of trestle tables face the sea.”

The seaside town of Bamburgh also go a mention, and it has been dubbed the best seaside town of 2025 according to Which? .

Other favourites spots along the Northumberland coastline include Alnmouth , Beadnell Bay, and  Druridge Bay.

Here are some of our own favourite spots across Northumberland…

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea 

Sun writer Kevin Donald took a trip to Newbiggin-by-the-Sea – one of Britain’s most budget-friendly seaside resorts.

He discovered bargain places to grab a bite too like The Coble pub and Caffe Bertorelli where you can pick up a cheap  ice cream .

During his trip, one local said he wasn’t surprised more people were visiting, he added: “The beach is stunning and there are loads
of nice shops and pubs and cafes to visit but for me, the best thing about the place is the people.

“They are so friendly and welcoming here that you can’t help but fall
for the place, it has a lovely community atmosphere.”

Lindisfarne 

Sun writer Matt Dathan visited the town of Lindisfarne  also know as Holy Island.

The tidal island is a two square mile island and can only be accessed for around five hours a day.

It looks so other-worldly that Matt said he felt as if he were leaving England.

There he discovered ruins of a monastery and Lindisfarne Castle which he said has incredible views — and even includes a toilet that claims to be the “best loo with a view”.

Spittal

Sun writer Jenny Green took a trip up to Northumberland ‘s Berwick-upon-Tweed, three miles from the Scottish border.

She was spoiled for choice for doggy beach walks, as there’s 30 miles of beaches in Northumberland and lots are dog-friendly all year round.

Her favourites spots were Alnmouth Bay where if you’re lucky, you can see dolphins and whales swimming just off the coast and Bamburgh Beach which she described as looking like “something out of Game of Thrones”.

She also recommended checking out the quirky shops around the market towns, including one called Barter Books in Alnwick, which is a second-hand store housed in an old railway station.

Other popular beach destinations that Airbnb said are on the rise include Conil de la Frontera in Spain where one Sun travel writer went a few years ago.

The Spanish hotspot goes mostly unnoticed by British holiday makers, but our writer discovered pretty beaches with bars and pretty town squares.

The seaside town of Conil de la Frontera is known for its part in the tuna fishing industry – so there’s plenty of tasty seafood dishes to try.

Palermo is the capital of the Italian island of Sicily and has become another trending beach destination.

Hossegor in France also known as “the surfing capital of Europe ” is rising in popularity.

It has plenty of beautiful beaches as well as places to shop and dine.

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