Visit the Algarve

Crescent bay of palms and surf on the south coast, with the Coconut Tree Hill viewpoint and whale-watching boats.

Sea cave on the Algarve coast with a round skylight in its domed roof — reached by boat, kayak or paddleboard.

Pointe-Noire's wild Atlantic shore.

Pacific surf-and-party beach town.

Zanzibar’s liveliest beach, dhow builders and turquoise shallows.

Seventeen kilometres of white sand and casuarina trees south of Mombasa, with kite-surfing and colobus monkeys in the trees.

White-sand beach south of Mogadishu, popular for Friday picnics.

Beach paradise on the north coast.