And where better to enjoy it than on one of Northumberland’s many fine beaches?
Take a look here at the top 14 as ranked by TripAdvisor – with six more stunners which somehow didn’t make the list.
17. Seahouses (south)
Perhaps lesser known than St Aidan's to the north Seahouses (south) beach is still a lovely stretch of sand flanking the golf course. Photo: Jane Coltman
18. Sugar Sands
Sugar Sands is a secluded beach between Boulmer and Howick. It’s a trek to get there, but is well-worth the walk. Photo: Jane Coltman
19. Foxton
Foxton beach lies just to the north of Alnmouth. Photo: Paul Larkin
20. Holy Island
A choice of beaches awaits on Holy Island, from the pretty pebbly harbour beach sandwiched between Lindisfarne Castle and Lindisfarne Priory to the sandy beaches beyond the rugged dunes on the north of the island. Refreshments, parking and public toilets in the village. Photo: Jane Coltman