A BEACH in the UK has been compared to much more exotic seas in South East Asia because of its clear turquoise waters and fine white sands.
Great Britain is home to some surprisingly beautiful beaches, including some that look like they could be in some holiday hotspots thousands of miles away.
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AlamyThe Hermit’s Castle can be explored near to the beaches[/caption]
AlamyThe shores have been compared to those in the Philippines[/caption]
One of those is Achmelvich, Scotland, whose teal waters have been likened to those found in the Philippines by those who have visited it.
Included in those drawing such comparisons are accommodation website Booking who included Achmelvich in their list of Britain’s seven most exotic-looking beaches.
They said: “This wide, perfectly-curved crescent of brilliant white sand feels reminiscent of the Philippines, yet is actually a remote and contemplative spot in the Scottish Highlands.”
The beach can be made to feel even more exotic by the wildlife that can regularly be seen visiting its shores, with dolphins often spotted in the waters nearby.
North Coast 500 point out: “There have been numerous sightings of porpoises, dolphins, and the occasional minke whale.”
They also state that the beach is “an ideal spot for water sports or even rock pool fishing”.
Other visitors have backed up those claims, saying that they have enjoyed activities like paddle boarding and kayaking at the remote beach.
On TripAdvisor, where the beach has a 4.5/5 overall score, one user said: “We had the best morning on this beach. We paddle boarded in the crystal clear water, the sand is whiter than white, it’s such a beauty you won’t want to leave.”
Meanwhile, Achmelvich Holidays offer sea kayaking tours of the bays in the area.
There’s also the Hermit’s Castle to explore, which is described as a “concrete folly built in a Brutalist style that blends in a very surprising way into its rocky shoreside setting” by Undiscovered Scotland.
It’s been named “Europe’s smallest castle” although it started life with a much more humble purpose.
Apparently it was constructed in the 1950s by an architect from Norwich, called David Scott, who decided to build himself a small concrete bothy.
AlamyPeople have raved about the beach’s clear turquoise waters and white sands[/caption]
AlamyThe beaches are remote and only accessible by a three mile long track[/caption]
AlamyThe Hermit’s Castle was built single-handedly in the 1950s by an architect[/caption]
Apparently it took him six months to create the tiny fort on his own.
Getting to the beach isn’t that simple, with a difficult three-mile long single track road leading to the bay.
However Undiscovered Scotland have urged people not to let that dissuade them from visiting, saying: “This is a wonderful place, and you shouldn’t let the idea of some unusually challenging single track roads put you off.”
Booking recommend staying at the nearby Mountview Pod, a wooden cabin overlooking Loch Inver with a terrace, hot tub and stove barbecue.
A night there can be found from £160 per night for a two-person stay.
However, a night in a camping pod in Achmelvich can be booked from £99 for four, or just under £25pp per night.
Wild camping in Scotland is also legal, provided campers follow the rules and guidelines set out for them.
Meanwhile, Scotland also has an amazing island with clear blue water and fluffy cows that swim in the sea.
And this UK beach has been liked to a Portuguese coastline.
Getty – ContributorPaddle boarding and kayaking are popular sports at Achmelvich[/caption] Read More