Cheap and beautiful holiday destination, this is how Albania is described by the British media, accessible Maldives.
Express.co adds that this often “overlooked” country is a fantastic choice for British tourists on a budget.
Prices are rising and many Brits are trying to save up to afford a holiday in Spain, Greece or France, but a much cheaper alternative is Albania, whose beaches could be mistaken for the Maldives.
The holiday experts at loveholidays share the best destinations for UK holidaymakers looking to save.
For those who love the beach, the team recommends a vacation in Albania, which is described as a country with a breathtaking coastline.
“Located on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeastern Europe, Albania is often overlooked as an Eastern European destination, but it has beaches, beautiful coastlines and water features that give travelers plenty of reasons to visit. Albania has a large number of lakes and waterfalls filled with different shades of blue,” said a representative of loveholidays.
Ksamili has some of the most beautiful beaches in Albania and is located near Saranda. One tourist, Wendy, wrote on Tripadvisor: The beach was full of life and music. The water was very clean!
Another tourist, Amandamonte, said: The beach is beautiful, one of the few completely sandy beaches, the water is crystal clear. Some other tourists believe that they recommend visiting Ksamil early in the morning to avoid many tourists later.
If the British choose to stay in Sarandë, they can also explore the ruins of Butrinti National Park. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was once one of the most beautiful cities of the Roman Empire.
During the visit, tourists can learn about Roman history and get information about the country’s past. Brits looking for a more adventurous holiday can head north to Albania and explore the area around Shkodra.
There are plenty of hiking trails to explore in the Albanian Alps, and hikers can also gaze at the lakes. For a city break, tourists can head to Tirana, Albania’s vibrant capital, which has an exciting nightlife.
At Bunk’art, visitors will find a large selection of contemporary art hidden in a Cold War bunker. Although flights to Albania may seem more expensive than to Spain or France, Wise’s latest research shows that tourists will spend more money on food and accommodation.
Tourists can fly into Corfu and then take a short ferry ride to the beaches around Saranda. If Albania is not to your liking, tourists can visit another beautiful Balkan paradise and book a vacation in Montenegro.
Travel expert Simon Calder recommends Brits on a budget should visit the stunning Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Tourists looking to escape the crowds may want to explore Belgium, an underrated summer vacation destination.