The underrated coastal towns travellers are quietly adding to their lists

As popular destinations grow busier, travellers are increasingly seeking out smaller coastal towns that offer the same sea views without the queues.

Locals and frequent visitors point to a handful of pastel-painted harbours where the pace is slower and the food is fresher.

The advice is simple: go midweek, eat where the boats come in, and leave room in the day to do very little.