From the crystal-clear waters of the 'Maldives of Europe' to the powdery shores of Lège-Cap-Ferret, we've rounded up 15 coastal spots from Rough Guides' newest guidebook.

Forget the crowds of Paris, Rome and Barcelona. From truffle-filled medieval villages in Croatia to peaceful Italian lake islands, these under-the-radar European destinations…

From secluded Scandinavian shorelines to the clearest Mediterranean waters, European Best Destinations has curated the continent's best spots for hidden lagoons, unique pink…