Latvia
Fancy a change from the Med beach scene? Known as the Riviera of the Baltics, Jurmala’s white sand Blue Flag beach is 25km long, fringes the shallow coastal waters of the Gulf of Riga and is backed by dunes and tall pine trees. A stay at the modern Hotel Jurmala, with extensive spa facilities, costs from £645pp B&B, including flights; Regent (regent-holidays. co.uk).