From classic seaside spots to more quirky additions, here are 6 beaches in the Portsmouth area which I absolutely love.
5. Hot Walls Beach
I love taking a walk along the historic sea wall to vist Hot Walls Beach, which also offers the opportunity to visit the Round and Square Towers. Photo: Sam Stephenson
6. There's a nudist beach
The first time I walked along the seafront, starting at South Parade Pier and heading east, I was certainly in for an eyeful. As it turns out, Eastney Beach is popular with the naturist community. I'm glad that this quirky addition to our city exists - though its not one which I personally frequent. (l-r) Mike Houlsby (49), Simon Martin (40),Barry Knell (49) and Paul Lautman (48), members of the Eastney Beach Liason Group on Eastney Nudist Beach. PICTURE: MATT SCOTT-JOYNT (062414-229) Photo: The News