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10 Beaches for Low Cost Holidays by the Sea: How to Choose Cheap Destinations 2023?

From Greece to Basilicata, via Vietnam and Morocco, here are the low-cost destinations to enjoy the sea at reasonable prices.

10 Beaches for Low Cost Holidays by the Sea

  • Comino Island

  • Lanzarote

  • Hvar

  • Alentejo, Portugal

  • Conero Riviera, Marche

  • Marzamemi, Sicily

  • Ibiza (in June)

  • Lefkada

  • Bay of Lalëzi, Albania

  • Orange Coast, Calabria

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Cheap beach holidays 2023

Among the cheapest destinations to go on holiday this year is Bulgaria.

According to research conducted by Skyscanner, you can spend as little as 5 euros per dish for lunch in Bulgaria. Although prices have risen a little compared to previous years, for good hotel accommodation you will pay around 30 euros per night.

Bulgaria's beaches are wide and sandy. The best known and most popular resort is Varna, but the most beautiful beaches and places worth going to are a little further afield.

In Nessebar there is the famous Sunny Beach, a paradise of sand and dunes. Burgas, with the beautiful headland of Sozopol is beautiful but very crowded, while Golden Fish is much quieter.

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Another low-cost destination for the summer is Croatia, where you can choose between paradise beaches or small islands, at very affordable prices.

From the beaches of Kvarner Bay to spectacular Dalmatia, here are the 10 things you must see in Croatia and a guide to What to do in Croatia.

Greece also remains one of the most affordable destinations of the summer. According to Skyscanner, you can stay in Greece for as little as 10 euros per night and for a good cheap meal, you will spend around 7 euros.

Still haven't decided which Greek island to choose? Here is a useful guide to choosing the most suitable Greek island.

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According to the British Post Office, which reviews the prices of European resorts every year, Portugal is among the cheapest holiday destinations.

As Lonely Planet states, the Algarve in high season can be an exclusive place, but there is no shortage of solutions for the budget-conscious. And not only here.

Lisbon has cafes and places to eat for a few euros and the Alentejo is one of Portugal's most underrated and beautiful destinations. Find Portugal's most beautiful beaches here.

SEE ALSO: BRIDGES 2023

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Low cost holidays 2023

Planning a holiday but without spending a fortune? Here's a guide to how to book a cheap holiday in Europe.

There are still great possibilities to book a flight to Malta, one of the best value destinations for summer 2023 or to Montenegro, one of the cheapest destinations in Europe.

If you are leaving in August here are the best destinations to go to the beach in August.

Cheap beach holidays abroad

One of the emerging destinations where prices are still cheap is Vietnam.

You can find single rooms in Vietnam for as little as EUR 3 per night, while lunch or dinner costs an average of EUR 4.

If you are looking for paradise on earth, then you are better off heading for the Philippines: accommodation, travel and the cost of living are still very low and if you have the possilibity to buy a cheap plane ticket, you are done.

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Beach holidays where to go in 2023?

Locations

Where to go

When to go

Comino Island

Malta

September

Lanzarote

Canary Islands

August

Hvar

Croatia

June

Alentejo

Portugal

September

Conero Riviera

Marche

July

Marzamemi

Sicily

September

Ibiza

Balearics

June

Lefkada

Greece

September

Bay of Lalëzi

Albania

September

Orange Coast

Calabria

July

Summer destinations 2023 Blue Hole isola di Gozo

Among the low-cost beach destinations for 203 is Malta. Prices in Malta are never high and the island of Gozo is one of the most beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean.

The Pelagie Islands and neighbouring Pantelleria also have affordable prices. One of the most expensive islands is Lampedusa where sleeping and eating are never cheap.

Poland and the Baltic beaches are rarely considered as seaside destinations. Yet the Baltic has huge, wild beaches and unspoilt islands.

In August, the climate is ideal for going to the beach and enjoying a cheap holiday in August. Sopot, Gdansk, Gdynia and Ustka are the most beautiful and popular seaside resorts in Poland.

Here you will find suggested cheap destinations.

Beach holidays in Italy Scilla cosa vedere

This year, to save money and to enjoy fabulous places, it is worth going south: Apulia, Basilicata and Calabria are some of the best destinations.

These regions are ready to offer you good food, relaxed atmospheres, unspoilt places, nature and reasonably priced accommodation.

Calabria and Basilicata in particular are still underrated and not very touristy regions where you can, however, find fantastic sea.

In Basilicata, in addition to the beautiful beaches on the Tyrrhenian coast (Maratea, Acqua Fredda di Maratea) and on the Ionian coast (Policoro), you will find charming villages and you can visit the unforgettable Matera (here are the 10 things to do in Basilicata).

Beaches and low-cost holidays in Italy

In Italy, in addition to the already mentioned beaches in Basilicata, Calabria and Apulia, we recommend Sicily and its islands, the south of Sardinia, which is much cheaper than the north and the east coast.

For even less money, you can take a break from the sea by spending a few days in the wild and incredibly low-cost Barbagia.

Below you will find 6 useful guides to the best beaches in the cheapest seaside destinations:

  • Basilicata Beaches

  • Apulia Beaches

  • Molise Beaches

  • Abruzzo Beaches

  • Sicily beaches

  • Sardinia Beaches

  • Salento Beaches

  • Marche Beaches

Cheap Destinations 2023: Where to go

If you are looking for an inexpensive destination to go to the beach, this article will surely come in handy. Of all of them, we recommend Lanzarote, an island that offers affordable accommodation and car hire.

Head for the lunar landscape of the Parque Nacional de Timanfaya, the pristine beaches of Órzola and the black sand vineyards of La Geria.

The island is perfect for extraordinary trekking trails and breathtaking views. Here is a guide to what to see in Lanzarote.