Britain's best coastal towns, according to Instagram
The most picture-perfect seaside spots around the UK
With the balmy weather continuing into September, there’s never been a better excuse to head for the beach to soak up the last of the late-summer sunshine.
Whether you’re visiting for a family day out or browsing possible options for a move to the coast, Premier Inn has analysed Instagram data to reveal the most hashtagged coastal towns in Britain between January and July 2018.
The most popular spot may come as no surprise as this classic southern beach city is a favourite for beach lovers far and wide. Meanwhile, those looking for a more quiet location can explore some of the least Instagrammed seaside settings for crowd-free bliss.
Check out the top 30 coastal towns in the UK…
Roshina is a contributing editor to Hearst UK. She was previously Senior Travel Editor, where she covered titles including Country Living, Red, ELLE, Harper's Bazaar and Good Housekeeping.
When she's not scoping out the next destinations we should explore (Uzbekistan, the Austrian Alps, Tbilisi), she loves revisiting old favourites (Mauritius, the Dolomites, Istanbul) and spending summer in the mountains - especially when hiking or wrapped in a spa robe.
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