The UK beach that’s been likened to a Portuguese coastline
A BEACH in the UK has been regularly compared to the Algarve in Portugal because of its coastline’s epic rock formations.
The iconic landmark of Durdle Door has been likened to the Portuguese holiday hotspot for several years.
Durdle Door has been likened to Portugal and California by visitors because of its coastline and rock formations.
Set on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, holidaymakers flock to Durdle Door between June and August to experience a taste of the Algarve in the UK.
In recent years, day-trippers have taken to TripAdvisor to rave about the similarities between the two destinations.
One person wrote: “Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door: Reminded me of the Algarve in Portugal!”
While another added: “The rocks protruding out of the sea were so pretty you would forget you’re still in England and reminded me of a trip to Portugal.”
A third commented: “You don’t feel like you are in the UK. It seems more like Portugal or California.”
While Durdle Door is a three-hour drive from London, it’s less than an hour’s drive from neighbouring coastal towns like Bournemouth and Weymouth.
The famous UK landmark can also be reached on a direct train from London Waterloo to Wool train station.
We’ve found return tickets for £35.50 for a full-paying adult with journey times taking 2 hours and 35 minutes.
From Wool train station, visitors will need to take a 13-minute taxi ride to Durdle Door.
Holidaymakers will need to walk down a steep downhill path as well as a further 143 stone steps before arriving at the beach.
Barbeques and firepits are permitted on this shingle beach, so it’s best to bring enough food and drink for the entire day.
There are also no toilets on the beach, but day-trippers can use the loos at Durdle Door Holiday Park, which is 15 minutes away from the beach.
Visitors can also book to stay at the holiday park, which has a range of accommodation options including cabins and places to pitch tents.
A family of four can book a one-night stay in a tent for £25 or just £6.25 per person.
Two other beaches, Lulworth Cove and Man O’War Beach, are also a stone’s throw away from Durdle Door.
Other popular spots along the Jurassic Coast include Lulworth Fossil Forest and the Spyway Dinosaur footprints.
This isn’t the only seaside location in the UK that’s been compared to other parts of the world.
The Isles of Scilly in the UK that have been compared to the Maldives – they have beautiful blue water and sandy beaches.
Meanwhile, a northern seaside town has been nicknamed Las Vegas of the UK because of its arcades, cabaret, and sandy beaches.