Groynes in Essex (Image: Archant)
IT MAY be dominated by a waving coastline but there is more to Tendring than meets the eye.
Inland there are hundreds of communities living in bustling market towns and picturesque villages.
However, there is no getting away from the nautical influence of this small district - from Harwich and the docks to the golden sands of Frinton.
Our gallery, top right, shows some of the most recognisable scenes in Tendring, mixed with some of the areas hidden gems.
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