A UK town, just a two-hour journey from London, has been compared to Italy‘s breathtaking Amalfi Coast due to its beauty and laid back atmosphere.
Ramsgate in Kent is said to exude a “distinct continental feel” with its sandy beaches and waterfront establishments offering views across the marina.
The Boating Pool on Westcliff Promenade, lined with palm trees and featuring a large round boating pool, is particularly evocative of the Amalfi Coast.
The town also offers a mix of artisan shops and boutiques set against colourful buildings and, of course, sandy beaches.
For those seeking adventure, there are opportunities to cycle, canoe and kitesurf along the chalk cliff coastline. Ramsgate is home to the British Freestyling Kitesurfing, Kite Foiling and Wing Foiling Championships, making it an ideal spot for enthusiasts of all abilities, thanks to favourable weather conditions and a thriving kitesurfing community.
The town is also dog-friendly, with welcome signs and fresh water bowls dotted around, as well as downloadable walking trails and dog-friendly eateries. Visitors can even enjoy a boat ride with their furry friends.
For art enthusiasts, the town boasts a variety of museums and art galleries worth a visit.
Gallery 98, situated at the top of Ramsgate’s high street, hosts art exhibitions featuring works from both established local artists and budding talents, reports the Mirror.
Hold Creative Spaces is another gallery that offers workshops and classes with the mission “to make your creative life simple by providing creative services to all”.
The Italianate Glasshouse in King George VI Memorial Park is a favourite among visitors. Open from April to September, guests can enjoy the “tranquil and peaceful surroundings”.
The Glasshouse also features a cafe, one of many spots where visitors can grab a bite in the seaside town.
Notably, Ramsgate is home to the UK’s largest Wetherspoons. The Royal Victoria Pavilion, a local favourite, spans two floors and can accommodate up to 1,500 customers.
Kent also features a “magical” waterfall as previously featured in The Mirror, with the area playing host to a perfect spot to enjoy the autumnal scenery.
Dunorlan Park was tipped as a great spot for the autumn months and is a frequent recipient of the Green Flag award.
The park’s crowning glory is a spectacular man-made waterfall known as ‘the cascade’, built in the 19th century.
This feature was part of the garden of a grand house, now no longer standing, designed in the 1850s and 1860s by the esteemed Victorian gardener Robert Marnock.