INSTEAD of travelling many miles to the beach, it's nice to have the beach brought to you. Some communities are lucky enough to have a beach created on their doorstep, for children and adults to enjoy in summer. We take a look at some of the very impressive beaches that have sprung up in unlikely places over the years.
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