Weymouth: A Town Full of Surprises! ✨🇬🇧

#summervacay Originally, I just wanted to check out that peculiar, long beach strip, Chesil Beach, extending away from the mainland behind Weymouth on the map. So, I simply decided to book a stopover here on my journey south, and it turns out this little town held quite a few unexpected delights! 🥰 I only found out upon arriving that Weymouth was the host city for the sailing events during the 2012 London Olympics! That immediately created a sense of familiarity and connection. Moreover, as an important naval defense base from the Middle Ages right up to modern times, it still has remnants of WWII military fortifications that were in use even then. During the D-Day landings, Portland Island, just south of Weymouth, was also one of the crucial assembly and departure points. I've visited quite a few "once-glorious" seaside resort towns in the UK, and while each has its own character, they generally feel quite similar. However, Weymouth stands out! With its subtropical vegetation and colorful old harbor buildings, it truly has the distinct feel of a charming European continental seaside town. It's wonderfully different! 🌿🏘️ #weymouth #chesilbeach #uktravel #southcoastengland #dorset #hiddengemuk #olympichostcity #wwiihistory #coastaltown #travelengland #europeanvibes #surprisefinds #traveluk 🇬🇧💖