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15 Best Beach Towels for Summer Travel
03.05.2024 - 21:17 / cntraveler.com / Summer Travel / Best Beach
There is no worse feeling at the end of a perfect beach day than having to lug a heavy, sandy, soggy beach towel back to your car. Thankfully, beach towels have come a long way over the years, with features like sand-resistant fabric and roomier dimensions that mean your legs won't be dangling onto the hot sand.
Your towel preference will likely differ depending on whether you’re making your way down to one of the many Florida beaches this summer, heading on a cruise to explore the European beach scene, or just walking over to your local pool, but there are certain parameters a good beach towel needs to meet no matter what: The best beach towels dry quickly, are made from a soft material, and are relatively easy to pack or carry around. Splashy color combinations and vibrant designs don’t have to be passed up; there are plenty of options on the market that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Read on for 15 of the best beach towels you can buy right now, including picks that are oversized, family-friendly, quick-drying, and eco-friendly. And for more beach gear, check out our recommendations for top-notch beach bags, bathing suits and swim trunks, and face sunscreens.
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You can never go wrong with a plush cotton towel. These Turkish towels from Serena and Lily come in nine classic striped designs with hand-knotted fringe at the bottom, and feel like the kind you'd find at a luxury resort. The beach towel has 70 inches worth of space and is highly absorbent.
Dimensions: 40" x 70"
Material: Turkish aegean cotton
At 78 inches in length, this is the ideal towel to take on group beach trips. These pure cotton terry towels hold a bit of weight to keep in heat and add some cushion between you and the sand. These towels were built to last, with flat weave edges designed to prevent unraveling over time.
Dimensions: 39" x 78"
Material: Cotton
Microfiber towels are great for their ability to absorb more water and dry faster than standard cotton towels. Elite Trend’s microfiber beach towel is ideal for beach days that are a bit of a trek away from home—the towels are more likely to dry before you’re ready to pack up and won’t hold on to residual water (or smells) on your walk, bike, or drive back home. It comes in three size options: large, extra large, and family size, each of which is more than 70 inches in length and fits at least two people comfortably when sitting up.
Dimensions: 35" x 78"
Material: Microfiber
Mix up your beach towel collection with this gorgeous, intricately designed Pendleton pick. Its dual sides work to make sure your beach day is perfect: There's one absorbent side for drying off and a softer velour side for lounging with a book in hand.
Dimensions: 40" x 70"
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