With its beautiful beach, quaint winding lanes and eclectic mix of people, Brighton is a popular tourist destination for people from the UK and around the world.

But what makes Brighton residents proud of the city?

Readers told The Argus their favourite things, reflected on times gone by and mentioned a few of the difficult things about living in such a sought after place.

Luke Hartney said: "Knowing that it has always, always been a balance of the sublime and the shabby.

"It gave me the confidence to walk unafraid through shanty towns and five-star hotels."

Caroline Brading, who grew up on the east coast, said Brighton is "heaven" by compison. 

She said that the "broad-minded, inclusive people who embrace difference and are always up for new ways of enjoying themselves" make her proud to be from the city.

"There is loads to do and a brilliant, vibrant atmosphere." 

Carol Dean said: "The sound of the seagulls, the amazing sunsets, the quirky characters that you see.

"Street entertainment, The Lanes, the North Laine, the parks."

She also mentioned Madeira Drive - and urged the council to fix it.

"Please fix our Madeira Drive," she said. "It was once so beautiful."

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Liam Higgins, who is originally from Essex but lives in the city, said: "When I meet people in the UK and abroad, their eyes light up when I tell them where I live.

"They usually tell me about happy visits."

Ivan Lyons has lived in the city all his life. 

He said "I am proud of the city's history and past.

"Unfortunately it needs a spring clean these days."

Leigh Howe commented on the cost of living in the city.

"It's hard to afford to do anything anymore. Even parks charge for parking."

Oliver Bennington-Flair, 27, said: "I am a Brightonian born and bred. 

"I was born at the Royal Sussex and I have seen Brighton change significantly over the years.

"I do like that Brighton maintains its LGBTQ+ heritage."

Phil Murrell, who has also lived all his listed things he is proud of, including the old and new buildings. 

"Yes it is a bit tired and grubby in places but there are a lot of worse places to live.

"I have lived here all my life and have no intention of ever living anywhere else .

"It is a beautiful, friendly city."