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View of an empty, golden beach lapped by clear blue waters in Albania

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Albania: The cheap Mediterranean beach destination that needs to be on your radar

Albania punches well above its weight when it comes to beautiful beaches. Add great food and cheap p…

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By Heidi Fuller-love

Published 2 June 2023

A view of Morro Jable Beach in Fuerteventura

10 min read

11 destinations for cheap winter sun holidays

From Marrakech to Cape Verde we’ve done the research to reveal 11 cheap destinations for a big dose …

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By Heidi Fuller-love

Updated 22 November 2024

Aerial view of the old town in Vilnius

7 min read

8 of the best cheap European city breaks this year

Budget travel and city breaks are a match made in heaven. Mix things up from the everyday and explor…

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By Tamara Hinson

Published 8 June 2023

Aerial view of the fishing village of Assos on the island of Kefalonia, Greece

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The best cheap Greek islands for a budget holiday

Greek islands on a budget? We got you. From Corfu to Crete, here's where to find a slice of island p…

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By Robin Gauldie

Updated 24 January 2025

A view of a ski slope in the Bulgarian ski resort of Bansko with chalets in the background, snow and forest trees

5 min read

The best resorts for cheap ski holidays

Skiing can be an expensive business but not all European resorts were made equal. These cheap ski re…

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By Mary Novakovich

Published 1 January 2017

Aerial view of Sunset over Wroclaw, Poland

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7 Eastern European breaks that are still cheap

Is Eastern Europe still a byword for cheap holidays? The answer is yes, da, and oczywiście (of cours…

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By Anita Isalska

Updated 4 October 2023

Landscape view of Garachico town in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

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How to do the Canary Islands on a budget

The Canaries are incredibly accessible to travellers of all budgets but there are ways to slash the …

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Updated 25 April 2024

Aerial view of Carvoeiro village with whitewashed houses along the golden cliff of the bay and golden sands of the beach below

8 min read

How to do the Algarve on a budget

Whether you’re after a lively city break in Faro or a beach holiday in Albufeira, here’s how to visi…

Updated 10 June 2025

The ultimate guide to budget city breaks

Our budget-friendly guide is packed with pre-travel tips, handy luggage hacks and on-the-ground advice so you can boss your next city break, whether you're going for a weekend away or a midweek trip!

Budget holiday destinations

Sunny day on golden Las Teresitas beachw tih sun-loungers and parasols on the sand

Canary Islands

Drone view of red-roofed white houses overlooking a golden beach and aqua seas

Algarve

Aerial view of Playa Burriana, a golden beach lined with sun-loungers and palm trees

Costa del Sol

View of the white-sand Calpe Beach with the dramatic Peñon de Ifach rock formation at one end

Costa Blanca

Red and white fishing boat from the water with whitewashed Agia Galini village in the background

Crete

Panoramic view of Kerkyra with pastel yellow buildings in foreground and the Old Fortress of Corfu in the background

Corfu

Aerial view of the walled, coastal city of Valletta at sunset

Malta

11 ideas for a cheap beach holiday

Whether you’re looking for a self-catering stay in Spain or a budget B&B in Malta, here are 11 sun-soaked suggestions for a beach holiday that won’t cost the earth.

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