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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit
Slide Nr 1Many of us have watched our favourite TV shows and wished we could walk in the footsteps of the characters, particularly when those footsteps happen to be on the sandy shores of a stunning beach destination. Well, pack your bags and dream no more: these breathtaking beaches from your favourite shows are entirely real and awaiting your arrival.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 2Cefalù Beach, Sicily, Italy (The White Lotus, Season 2) – We start with the most famous holiday brand on television: The White Lotus features an eponymous (fictional) resort chain, where dramas large and small unfold among different groups of guests at a new location each season. The second season opens on what is supposed to be a beach in Taormina, Sicily, part of the White Lotus resort. In reality, it’s the seaside town of Cefalù, about three hours away. The iconic Spiaggia di Cefalù was used for several key beach scenes, where you, too, can swan about like fan favourite Tanya McQuoid-Hunt (Jennifer Coolidge) – but hopefully without the same misfortune!
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Slide Nr 3Marbella, Andalusia, Spain (Ex on the Beach) – Maybe your idea of a relaxing getaway doesn’t involve running into an ex partner, as in this hit reality series, but the backdrop of the TV dating contest will certainly win your heart. The UK version of the show is filmed in Marbella, one of the most exciting seaside destinations in southern Spain. Here, you can choose between the upbeat, urban Playa de la Fontanilla and the more natural surrounds of Cabopino Beach, both of which have been featured on the show.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 4Malibu, California, USA (Baywatch) – A landmark of the ‘90s culture that introduced the world to slow-motion running, red swimsuits and beach babes like Pamela Anderson and David Hasselhoff, Baywatch is the quintessential summer show. Point Dume State Beach in Malibu was the location for the iconic opening credits, a glorious tourist spot that is open to all. To this day, many visitors come to mimic the famous slow-motion runs, so feel free to fulfil your lifeguard fantasies. The area is also known for its natural beauty and marine wildlife, so spotting a whale or dolphin isn’t out of the question.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 5Ballintoy Harbour, Northern Ireland (Game of Thrones) – The most celebrated fantasy show of all time may have ended in 2019, but its legacy lives on. Parts of Northern Ireland were used throughout the show, to the extent that regular tours still operate around recognisable locations. One unmistakable spot is Ballintoy Harbour, where Theon Greyjoy (Alfie Allen) arrives back in the Iron Islands. Known as a ‘raised beach’, the spot is more for those who enjoy nature than sun-worshipping, but once you see it, you’ll agree the view is unforgettable.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 6Mokule’ia Beach, Oahu, Hawaii (Lost) – One of the most memorable moments in TV history was the plane crash on an island beach in the first episode of Lost, where several survivors were stranded for the surreal events of the long-running show. The exact spot for this seminal scene is Mokule’ia Beach, located on the westernmost tip of Oahu Island in Hawaii. While the set has, of course, since been cleared, many locals tell stories of panicked passersby informing police of the crash site, thinking the downed aircraft was real. Lucky for you, what remains is nothing more – or less – than a breathtaking slice of paradise.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 7Miami Beach, Florida, USA (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) – In the show’s third season, the quintessential New York stand-up comedian relocated to the sandy shores of Miami Beach – a world-famous destination boasting quite the filmography. This long stretch of golden sand backed by an unmistakable skyline has appeared in many small-screen hits; maybe you’ve seen it in the establishing shots of crime dramas Dexter or CSI: Miami, or an ‘80s version in the classic Miami Vice. Whatever your particular association, it’s a jaw-dropping site worthy of its renown.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 8Bilgola Beach, Sydney, Australia (Return to Paradise) – It wouldn’t be a guide to beautiful beaches without at least one coastal location from Down Under. Return to Paradise was one of the breakout hits of 2024, following detective Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson), who returns to her home town of Dolphin Cove, Australia, to solve mysteries. Dolphin Cove is represented by several real-life beaches, but our pick of the bunch is Bilgola Beach, part of Sydney’s Northern Beaches region in New South Wales. Its more secluded setting lends it a peaceful vibe, and it has excellent conditions for surfing, should you feel like being active.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 9West Bay, Dorset, UK (Broadchurch) – Fans of the British crime hit Broadchurch will remember the dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery that featured heavily in the show. While the story was sombre, those who visit West Bay, which ‘played’ the town of Broadchurch, will likely find themselves uplifted by the natural beauty of the shoreline and the charm of nearby village streets. Once you’ve been, it’s impossible to imagine anything bad happening there, unlike in the small-screen drama.
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 10Cleveleys Seafront, Blackpool, UK (Andor) – A galaxy far, far away is surprisingly accessible for lovers of the Star Wars franchise. In the TV show Andor, a prequel to the movie Rogue One, the planet of Amios was represented by the promenade and seafront of Cleveleys in northwestern England. While it reads as futuristic in the show, in reality, the beach and its surroundings are a testament to British seaside culture, with a wide, sandy beach and a promenade offering family-friendly restaurants and diversions. There’s even a plaque for those who want to literally walk in the footsteps of hero Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), indicating the spot in season one where stormtroopers apprehended the rebel fighter.
[Image: Philip Openshaw/Getty Images]
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Jet To The Set: 10 Beautiful TV Beaches You Can Visit.
Slide Nr 11Koh Phangan, Thailand (The White Lotus, Season 3) – If we’re talking TV holidays, then The White Lotus will come up more than once, which is why we’ve bookended this list with different seasons of the thrilling anthology drama. Season three sees several dysfunctional families, couples and groups head to Thailand, where revelations abound amid the luxurious setting. Haad Rin Beach on the island of Koh Phangan may be most familiar to fans, as it was used for the majority of filming for the full-moon party in episode three.
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