Broadstairs is a popular coastal town in East [wiki=a02eebc82319b5eeae7f3903fa46f904]Kent[/wiki]. The town lies above a harbour, historically known for smuggling. Popular for its clean sandy beaches, clean bathing water and variety of pubs and restaurants. It was recently voted the 2nd best Seaside resort in the UK by a Guardian Newspaper poll (St. Ives in Cornwall was #1). In 2007 it was voted best East Coast seaside resort in Great Britain, beating heavyweights like Southend, Scarborough and Gt.Yarmouth. Broadstairs is unique in that it has retained its traditional Victorian resort appeal.