Describe a beach that you have visited

A beach that I remember very well is Kemer Beach on the Mediterranean coast of Turkey. I spent a week there with my family two summers ago, and we went to the beach almost every day.

It is a long strip of pebbles and coarse sand with clear, turquoise water, and behind it there are green mountains covered with pine trees. The water was quite calm, with only gentle waves, so it was safe for swimming, even for my younger brother. There were sunbeds and umbrellas available for rent, as well as a couple of small cafes selling fresh fruit juice and grilled fish. In the mornings, I would walk along the shore, collect shells and sometimes join a group of locals who did gentle exercises on the sand. After lunch, we swam, played beach volleyball or sat in the shade. One day we took a boat trip to a nearby bay, where we could see fish swimming around the rocks.

What I liked most was the combination of beautiful scenery and a relaxed atmosphere. The beach was not too crowded, and it was clean, since the hotel staff and local authorities collected rubbish every morning. I also enjoyed the sunsets, when the mountains turned a deep purple and the sky was full of colours. Another thing I appreciated was the sound of the water at night, which helped me sleep much better than at home. When I came back, I felt rested and cheerful, and I still keep a small shell from that beach on my desk to remind me of it.