A popular seaside town in England has been dubbed the ‘Caribbean of the UK’ during warmer months thanks to its palm trees, sunny weather and turquoise-blue sea.
While not known for coral reefs and tropical temperatures like many islands in the Caribbean, Eastbourne offers a fairly similar experience, according to visitors and locals.
The East Sussex tourist spot is known for its beautiful coastline, stunning chalk cliffs and its vibrant seaside attractions, including the Sovereign Harbour Marina and Eastbourne Pier.
The town has also been the backdrop for iconic films TV and shows, such as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Harry Potter, James Bond‘s The Living Daylights and Poirot.
But Eastbourne’s appeal extends beyond its reputation as a traditional seaside hotspot, as people have compared it to an exotic destination you’d most likely find on the other side of the globe.
Wedged between the South Downs and the sea, Eastbourne has its own microclimate, giving it fairly consistent dry and warm weather throughout summer.
The resort town sees 1,892 hours of sunshine each year, which is almost 500 hours more than the UK average, according to Sunsave Energy.
It also holds the UK record for highest recorded amount of sunshine in a month, reaching 383.9 hours in July 1911.
While not known for coral reefs and tropical temperatures like many islands in the Caribbean, Eastbourne (pictured) offers a fairly similar experience, according to visitors and locals
Eastbourne’s appeal extends beyond its reputation as a traditional seaside hotspot, as people have compared it to an exotic destination you’d most likely find on the other side of the globe
Wedged between the South Downs and the sea, Eastbourne has its own microclimate, giving it fairly consistent dry and warm weather throughout summer
While not technically turquoise like a tropical sea, Eastbourne’s waters offer a vibrant blue-green hue in the summer, especially during clear, sunny days.
Along with vibrant flora and palm trees peppering its seafronts, the coastline’s mix of shingle and sandy beaches resembles a picture-postcard destination from the other side of the world on the right days.
Both residents and visitors have taken to X in recent years to show their appreciation for Eastbourne’s weather and landscape while drawing comparisons to the Caribbean, with many uploading stunning photos of their days out.
One person, while posting a photo of an area adorned with tropical trees, wrote: ‘France, Caribbean, Asia, Africa, Australia, United States Canada, Central America, Mexico, Middle East? NO. Eastbourne? YES.’
In a second post, which contained a photo of the sea, one person tweeted: ‘Cannot believe how beautiful our coast is in England. Out paddle boarding yesterday it felt like the Caribbean.’
Another posted: ‘Sunset over Eastbourne and the South Downs – pffft who needs the Caribbean?’
Finally, one person observed: ‘When Eastbourne looks and feels like the Caribbean…’
It comes as British expats are flocking to a seldom-visited Mediterranean country dubbed the ‘Maldives of Europe’ with living costs a fraction of the UK and 300 sunny days a year.
Along with vibrant flora and palm trees peppering its seafronts, the coastline’s mix of shingle and sandy beaches resembles a picture postcard destination from the other side of the world
Both residents and visitors have taken to X in recent years to draw show their appreciation for Eastbourne’s weather and landscape while drawing comparisons to the Caribbean
Bargain-loving Brits say they are choosing to live in Albania, a formerly communist state overlooking the Adriatic and Ionian seas, describing it as ‘prettier than Greece and much cheaper.’
Despite allegations from Albanian migrants that the country is unsafe when trying to claim asylum in the UK after crossing the English Channel, MailOnline has discovered many Brits are now heading the other way.
The country has been growing in popularity as a holiday destination, with over 100,000 Brits now travelling there each year. But more and more are deciding to settle.
As one of the cheapest countries in Europe, Albania particularly appeals to retirees because of its significantly lower cost of living, peaceful atmosphere, stunning scenery and friendly locals who welcome overseas visitors rather than opposing them as increasingly happens in popular parts of Western Europe.
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