From an island you can walk to from the shore to a stunning cove only accessible by 347 steps: The most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean revealed (8)

Himara Beach – Himare, Albania

This region along the Albanian Riviera is full of white sandy beaches, olive and citrus trees and stunning Byzantine architecture.

Also known for its seaside promenade, Himare has a largely ethnically Greek population, meaning that the culture has been preserved through the old town of Kastro and the local Greek tavernas.

Take a dip in the Ionian Sea and enjoy the breathtaking 2000-metre high Llogara mountains to the northeast, all while perfecting your tan.

Spiaggia Rosa, or 'Pink Beach,' owes its name to the colour of the sand, which contains fragments of coral, seashells and granite