How many times have you gone to the beach for a nice relaxing holiday in the sun and thought, “hm, it would be great if I had a book to read right about now”? Well, even if it’s zero times, you’re going to wish there were more beach libraries after seeing all the ones I found!
Albena, Bulgaria
One of the most beautiful sea resorts on the Bulgarian seaside, Albena is home to the first beach library of its kind in the European Union; it has since expanded into 3 libraries on the beach after the first gained a lot of success in 2013. There are over 6000 books that you can borrow completely free of charge in 15 languages across all 3 libraries.
El Jadida, Morocco
This library in El Jadida actually commenced as an initiative by young people to try to get more citizens actively involved in reading since the books are free to borrow. In addition, they hoped it would draw tourists and be able to host events for groups of Moroccan authors to showcase their work. I love the boat shape of the shelves, it’s very unique.
Bondi Beach, Australia
For one day only, Bondi Beach had a popup library right on the beach to celebrate IKEA’s 30th birthday. Featured here are IKEA’s most popular bookshelves called the Billy. First off, I want those bookshelves, and second, I wish this were there for longer so I could one day experience it!
Tel Aviv, Israel
On Metzitzim Beach in Tel Aviv, beach-goers can check out free books in 5 languages from the library on wheels. Are paper books not your thing? Well, you’re in luck because you can connect to free WiFi provided by the municipality and download books on your phone or tablet instead! How cool is that?
Qinhuangdao City, China
Do you like the idea of the beach but hate the idea of human interaction? We’ve all been there, but fear not because this beach library in China has got you covered! Sanlian Public Library is situated on a secluded beachβit’s literally the only thing in sight for miles and you have to walk to it as there are no roads in close vicinity. Surprisingly, it seems to be doing great despite it being a bit more inconvenient to get to, but maybe its seclusion is worth the trek for all the peace and serenity.
Hopefully next time you’re on vacation you have a book close at hand, If not, it’s nice to know there are places like these where you can get your fix quickly and conveniently π
I think the one in Albena might be my favourite of the 5, but the one in China is a very close second for those times I want to be left completely alone lol! Which one is yours?
Catherine
These are all pretty great!! π
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Thank you!! I wish I could go to one of them π
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Same, girl! Same!
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THese all look amazing and wish I knew about the bondi one/ it was there for longer too! but on the other hand I am like given anxiety about all those books being left out to the elements! haha
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So true, I didn’t even think of that π hopefully they have a safe space for them at night!!
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This is amazing! π The one in Bulgaria looks really cool, definitely want to try and visit these if I’m around. I always look up cool bookshops and libraries to visit around the world but had no idea that there were beach libraries!
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I’m glad you found some new spots from my post!! I didn’t know either but then I thought “how cool would it be if there were?” Then I searched it and to my surprise they existed! So I just needed to share π
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one of the best ideas ever eheh greetings from Lisbon, PedroL
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Thank you so much!! π Would love to visit Lisbon one day!
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Hope you manage to come… there are many bookstores! by the way, at the moment weβre having Lisbon Book Fair π happy readings, PedroL
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That sounds so fun!!! I will have to plan a trip around that then! LOL. Thank you π
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βοΈβοΈ PedroL
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OMGoodness I need to buy myself a plane ticket to any one of these places. I love the beach and I love books, I would be in literal heaven! This post is brilliant thank you for bringing light to beach libraries.
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Thank you for your lovely comment! Me too, I actually had no idea things like this existed, but out of curiosity I tried searching it and was so pleasantly surprised π
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Iβve never heard of a beach library but after reading your post I think itβs a genius idea. Wow, 6000 books in Albenas beach library is amazing! Iβd love to go there and pick a book and read it in the sunshine π. Fantastic post! xx
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Aww thank you!! I didn’t know it was a thing either before researching, but I’m so glad it is π so perfect to keep yourself preoccupied on the beach!!
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I never even knew these existed until your post! I’d love to find one myself x
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Me neither, but I’m glad it does! I would love to visit one of these myself one day too! π Thank you for commenting!!
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I didnβt know beach libraries were a thing, now I want to visit one so badly! Thanks for drawing my attention to this amazing concept π
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Thank you so much for your comment! I thought it was so interesting too, would love to visit one some day π€
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Omgh these are so amazing ahhh I would love to go to one!
-Sanjula
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Thank you, me too!!! π
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Very cool! What a great idea!
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Thank you!!
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They look all so cool!I will try to find the one in Tel Aviv π
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Ahh I hope you love it!! Thank you so much π
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