European Beaches

Located on the Southern English coast, Brighton’s famous waterfront Pier forms the core of the city’s tourist attractions, which attract millions of travelers each year. With a local population nearing ½ million, the city has a balance of a vibrant tourist industry, centered around its beaches and nightlife, along with a bustling commercial life including its various medical research institutions.

Known as the Palace Pier, the city’s pier has been the center of social activity, and a number of leading restaurants, amusement rides and entertainment shows near the city’s beaches. Both at night and during the day, the Pier forms the core of entertainment activity in the city. One the other side of the city, the beach front areas are demarcated by the West Pier, which was damaged by a variety of natural disasters and remains under restoration to this day. Between the two piers, the beach front life of the cities revolves around a variety of clubs, arcades and vendors who congregate along the popular beach areas. With keen attention paid to maintaining the ecological life of the marine area, the city has been issued a blue flag certification for its environmental protection measures with respect to marine and beach life.

Running along the marina area, a number of beach sport events are held, ranging from volleyball tournaments to competitive games, especially during the spring and summer months. A vibrant local music scene frequently hosts large public concerts, along with private shows in the areas many clubs. An annual Arts Festival is held every May, which includes a wide variety of artistic performances, ranging from music to theater, which draws art critics, fans and travelers to the area during the beginning of the summer. In addition to relaxing on the Beach, Brighton has an active cultural and culinary scene which makes it one of Britain’s most exciting vacation spots.