Amager Beach Park, Copenhagen

Hugging Copenhagen's eastern coast along the Øresund is a tiny strip of land known to locals as Amager Beach Park. The artificial island spans only 1.2 miles in length, but its total beach area is almost three miles (all free and open to the public), with wide sandy stretches, a promenade, game areas, a marina, and a lagoon with rowing lanes. The whole island is connected to the mainland by three separate bridges, allowing easy access for day visitors.

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