BEST BEACH BREAKS IN DORSET

1. BEST FOR: A TASTE OF THE HIGH LIFE SANDBANKS

Sandbanks has kept its Blue Flag for over 35 years – more than any other beach in the country. Soak up the sun on this well-heeled peninsula and make the most of your salubrious, sandy surrounds – think Dorset oysters with a cold glass of white at Rick Stein’s beachside restaurant or coffee and home-made scones from the Sandbanks Beach Café. If three miles of golden sands feels too indulgent, try your hand at canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding or power-boating from Poole Harbour or, for something a little more zen, book