#Beaches: Albania
The Albanian Riviera
is a gorgeous, yet overlooked, stretch of Mediterranean coastline. Its
pristine beaches flanked by dramatic mountains easily rival the pricier
tourist meccas of neighbouring Croatia and Greece. For an unforgettable
introduction to the region, drive from Vlorë along the Llogara Pass, a
spectacular switchback road that leads down to the turquoise bays of the
Ionian Sea.
#Culture: Berlin
The German capital
is, arguably, the most exciting cultural destination in Europe.
Offbeat, cool and a little wild, this multicultural city is renowned for
its creativity, with edgy galleries, independent museums, music,
theatre and contemporary arts flourishing alongside major cultural and
historic attractions such as Museum Island, the Reichstag, Checkpoint
Charlie and Daniel Libeskind’s remarkable Jewish Museum.
#Romance: Czech Republic
It’s hard not to be wooed by this central European country. With an
abundance of classic fairytale castles, historic spa towns, fine
restaurants, boutique hotels and wide rivers to cruise along, the Czech Republic does romance so effortlessly. Here, they even have a “Love Day” (1st May) when in Prague
lovers climb Petrin Hill to lay flowers at the statue of romantic Czech
poet Karel Hyneck Macha. All this, yet impressing your sweetheart won’t
bankrupt you.
#Watersports: Portugal
The long coastline of Western Europe’s cheapest country
is its best destination for water-sports on a budget. Get out on the
water in the Algarve, Lisbon or the North and show off your water-skiing
prowess, learn to kitesurf, parasail or jet ski, or simply play around
in the surf. Here, your money goes further so you can stay at the beach
for longer.
#Outdoor activities: Transylvania, Romania
Thanks to diverse geography, Romania
is increasing popular as a budget destination for multi-activity
holidays. The Transylvanian Alps are one of several mountain ranges that
are a stunning venue for hiking, horse-riding, rock-climbing,
river-rafting and wild camping, along with magnificent caving in the
gaping network hidden beneath the hills.
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