While many of us are eager for the sun to break through these cloudy days, thoughts turn spontaneously toward coastal escapes during the summer holidays. Tucked away in a serene nook of Kent lies the quaint Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, a delightful spot that remains relatively under the radar. Named after its sea defence barrier rather than the mythical creatures, the picturesque pebble beach is a favoured spot among locals and visitors for a cooling dip.
Mermaid Beach boasts a unique shingle shoreline which intriguingly resembles the tail of a mermaid from aerial views. Additionally, it's adorned with pretty pastel-coloured beach huts available for hire, perfect for those seeking to savour the seaside atmosphere. A TikTok user, Thadsha_xx, couldn't contain her affection for this idyllic spot, sharing a 21-second clip of her seaside stroll accompanied by the caption "I feel like I'm abroad when I come here.
" Another admirer of Folkestone's coastal charm, Ri1ya on TikTok, expressed her surprise with the post "I'll stop posting it when I get over the fact this is in the UK.", reports the Mirror . Folkestone itself presents an array of stunning beaches, with Sunny Sands Beach attracting the lion's share of sun-worshippers.
The town also serves as a gateway for nature enthusiasts yearning to experience a segment of the magnificent England Coastal Path. Spanning over 2,800 miles, this extensive trail includes a stretch from Folkestone to Ramsgate, allowing explorers to immerse the.
