Best round beach towels

From mandalas to paisley prints and rioutous displays of colour, if you’re going to be seen on a beach this summer, let it be on one of these glorious round towels.

Seen beneath many a languorous lounger on Instagram last year, they’re set to make a comeback on coastal holidays this season. Who knew that a shape could cause such a furore?

We’ve picked the best to buy now.

Sunnylife Round Fouta Towel Navagio

Sunset colours aren’t just reserved for the sky and sea, as Sunnylife’s striped and fringed beach towel will attest. With a width of 1.5 metres, there’s room enough for two.

£45, Sunnylife, Buy it now

Gandys Ocean Mandala Round Towel

The beautiful blues of this one will dazzle against an ocean backdrop. Ten per cent of all profits go to the founding brothers’ Orphans for Orphans charity, which they set up after losing their parents in the 2004 tsunami.

£50, Gandys, Buy it now

Free People Haven Round Towel

Pricey but undeniably beautiful, this patterned burgundy creation is worth buying for the softness alone. Made from 100 per cent super soft cotton, it’ll keep you warm and dry after a day of play on the beach.

£68, Free People, Buy it now

South Beach Round Watermelon Towel​

Bold is definitely beautiful with this watermelon-inspired version. We love its generous size and striking hues.

£26, Next, Buy it now

Royal Furnish Goddess Mandala Towel

Pack you r trunk with this beautifully patterned version, which is made in India and features its spiritual mandala circle. At 1.78 metres, this is the largest one on the list.

£15.16, Royal Furnish, Buy it now

South Beach Pink Grapefruit Towel

Keep your beach look sharp and fresh with a slice of pink grapefruit. Not suitable for consumption, unfortunately.

£25, South Beach, Buy it now

ChrissyInk Banana Leaf Towel

Heading to the tropics? You’re going to need this banana leaf print, which is still a huge trend.

£60, Etsy, Buy it now