Greece is famed for its idyllic Mediterranean climate, offering sunny days, mild winters, and warm, breezy summers. With an average of 250 sunny days a year, the weather is perfect for exploring ancient ruins, relaxing on pristine beaches, or island-hopping across the Aegean and Ionian Seas.
Summers are warm without being oppressive, especially on islands like Santorini or Crete, where gentle sea breezes make the heat feel pleasantly balmy.
From a beach in Western Australia made from shells 10 metres deep to tropical shell-strewn beaches in Cambodia and Costa Rica, beachcombers are sure to find something precious on these bountiful shorelines