The cleanest beach in Europe has been revealed to be Blackpool Sands beach in Devon – with four more UK beaches making the top 15.

Using TripAdvisor reviews and lists curated by World50beaches, Fastest Payout Casinos have determined the 15 cleanest beaches in Europe, with England claiming the top two spots.

The study found that Blackpool Sands with its crystal-clear waters and serene atmosphere, is beloved by visitors for its cleanliness, with one in four TripAdvisor reviews mentioning this.

One wrote: “A gorgeous clean beach to relax on. The staff running it were really lovely and welcoming both in the car park and the cafe. Nice clean toilets that had classical music piped in (first time for me!). The beach and the cafe are a short walk from the carpark which is great if you have mobility issues.”

While another added: “Very clean beach with clear water, private beach and you can tell even the bins were clean! Spent the day there, parking on site and toilets. Nice food place too. Absolutely a place to visit on a nice hot day and if in the area.”

Second on the list was Fistral Beach in Newquay, with one in five TripAdvisor reviews making reference to the beach’s cleanliness.

One visitor to the beach penned: “Gorgeous beach for a walk. Swimmers and surfers hanging here so busy. Lifeguards in attendance too. Spotlessly clean beach with a breeze. Food and toilets also available with restaurants and take away options.”