The world’s best urban beaches

by Kieran Falconer

If you want the glories of sun, sea and sand but also fancy the buzz of a city (parks, restaurants, great bars and clubs and, most importantly, shopping), an urban beach is just the ticket

London might not have got its act together for 2009, but here are 10 top cities around the world with great beaches to boot – just remember to buy a cossie with a credit card pocket!