Are you one of them? These are the 10 worst types of beachgoer, from exhibitionists to boozers
A report has identified the ten kinds of annoying beachgoers, but are you one of them?
THERE are few things better than a good day at the beach, but all it takes is a few ill-mannered beachgoers to ruin the experience for everyone.
A report by has identified the ten kinds of annoying beachgoers, from heavy-drinking boozers to over-amorous couples with a penchant for PDAs.
Now you can check your own beach habits against this list to make sure you don't fit any of these much-hated stereotypes.
And if any of these people remind you of yourself, you had better rethink your beach behaviour for the sake of everyone else there.
The Slob
These are the lazy types who scoff their lunch and leave the wrappers behind, without giving a hoot for anyone or anything.
Leaving your rubbish on the beach not only ruins the look of golden sand, but it can seriously endanger sea life and pollute the surrounding patch of ocean.
The Exhibitionist
Exhibitionists are the kind of people who would set up camp right in front of you and then crack on with their naked yoga routine for the next few hours.
The exhibitionist isn't a fan of clothing or modesty, and lives for the attention.
The Loudmouth
Nobody cares how much you knocked back last night, so don't go running your mouth off whilst everyone around you is trying to relax.
This is the kind of person who'll have a shouting match over the phone as you're trying to kip, and won't understand why when everyone around them shoots a dirty look for it.
The Inattentive Parent
The beach is a great place to let kids loose, but there is such a thing as kids being let too loose.
Nothing ruins a relaxing afternoon like a screaming child hell-bent on kicking up every grain of sand they see.
The Boozer
Cheers! A pint in the sun can go down a treat, but a hammered beachgoer surely spells disaster for everyone in the vicinity.
Sack off that sixth pint and keep it down next time, nobody want's a rowdy lout camping out on the towel next door.
The Encroacher
A sandy space-invader is everyone's worst nightmare, and there's no need to set up camp on top of someone else.
Beaches can get busy, but the Encroacher is the kind of person who'd plonk themselves right next to you even if you were the only person on the coastline.
The Paparazzi
There's nothing wrong with taking some profile-picture-worthy group photos on a day out - or a sun-kissed selfie for that matter - but there are beachgoers out there who actually take pictures of other people.
Rude, inappropriate and needless, taking pictures of anyone but you or your group is a big no-no.
The Canoodler
Public Displays of Affection (PDA) tend to get taken to the max by beach Canoodlers, who can't keep their hands off each other and don't care who's watching.
It takes an especially inconsiderate person to go overboard by the sea, and you can't help but feel sorry for the poor souls sat next to them.
The DJ
You're no David Guetta, so it'd be in everyone's best interests if you could turn their music down a notch.
There are few things more selfish than blasting your playlist to the entire beach, so some headphones wouldn't go amiss next time anyone wants to appoint themselves the role of beach DJ.
The Ogler
Did nobody tell beach olgers that staring is rude?
These are the people who can't take their eyes off their fellow beachgoers - and it's as unnerving as it is unnecessary.