Henne Strand

The unfathomably long sandy beach of Henne Strand is located on the west coast of Denmark's Jutland peninsula.

Despite the fact that it is one of the most popular beaches along this stretch of the North Sea coast, it is never crowded. In fact, it is generally quiet outside of sunny days during the summer holidays, allowing you to appreciate the vast open space here.

An extensive network of sand dunes surrounds the beach. These are peppered with wooden cabins and beach houses, but most of them are set well back from the beach, preserving the sense of wilderness.

Henne Strand is a popular resort beach with plenty of amenities, as evidenced by the beach's Blue Flag status. This includes a summer lifeguard service, which is critical given the strong rip currents and surf that can be found here.

• Location: Henne Beach, South Denmark, Denmark