The Dorset coast is blessed with miles of beautiful, award-winning beaches.

Whether you're after clean, safe waters for your family, or you want breathtaking scenery for a walk along the coastline, Dorset offers lots of wonderful beaches for you to visit for a day-trip or holiday.

Dorset Beaches is the perfect opportunity to explore the shores from the comfort of your chair as we give you a complete guide to all beaches in the area and their facilities from Highcliffe through to Lyme Regis.

You can also find out all about Europe’s first artificial surf reef, which is currently being built in Boscombe and is planned for completion in 2009.

Don't miss our wallpaper section, where you can download scenes from our coast for your computer.