The top 20 dog-friendly beaches in Europe ranked - 8 are in the UK

Europe's best dog-friendly beaches have been revealed, and a staggering eight of them are located around the coast of the UK. Going to the beach with their dog is a favourite activity for many pet owners who live near the coast. However, some beaches are better than others when it comes to how welcoming and friendly they are to our furry friends. Now, we know where to find the best dog-friendly beaches in the UK and throughout Europe when we are planning travels at home or abroad with our pets.

A study by CV Villas analysed more than 130 coastal locations across and analysed factors such as beach dimensions, climate conditions and terrain to determine which were the most friendly to dogs. Although a UK beach did not make the top spot, a total of eight UK beaches were included in the top 20, many of which ranked high in the top 10. Here are the most dog-friendly beaches in Europe, and which UK ones make the list.

Sicily, and is considered the 13th best beach for dogs in all of Europe. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Cornwall beach a stunning sight to behold, but it's also somewhere that your dogs will love. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Perranporth Beach is a magnificent beach, with interesting rock formations that make for a truly unique scenic walk.

Here, your dog can weave its way around the unique terrain and jump into the lapping waves.

" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Brancaster Beach is yet another English beach to make the top 10 entries of the list.

It is located in Norfolk and spans an impressive four miles, giving you plenty of space for exploring with your dog.

" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Rhossili Bay is known for its cliffside views and vast sandy expanse. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Devon would make the list.

This spot stretches for an impressive 3.5 miles and offers some great views for you while your dog runs amok in the sand.

" data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" /> Holkham Beach is also located in Norfolk, proving that this county has some of the best coastal scenes. " data-has-syndication-rights="1" data-portal-copyright="Getty" data-licensor-name="Getty" />