AL BE THERE The European hotspot just like the Maldives – and flights are just £27

AL BE THERE The European hotspot just like the Maldives – and flights are just £27 - 2023-01-14

BRITISH holidaymakers can travel to a European hotspot that is just like the Maldives for less than £30.

Because of its sandy beaches, pristine waters and picturesque wooden huts, the Maldives is a dream destination - but it comes with a hefty price tag.

For holidaymakers who want to sample a slice of paradise, but can't fork out £800 on return flights, they'll be pleased to know there's an alternative much closer to home.

Albania is situated between Montenegro and Greece, and the destination has seen an influx of visitors in the last few years.

The country's rise in popularity is largely thanks to the army of TikTok and social media influencers who've holidayed in the Albania Riviera.

One of the most popular areas is a small village in the south called Ksamil.

Videos of the coastal resort - which boasts turquoise waters with what one tour guide group describes as a "Bora Bora feel" - have racked up more than 60 million views on TikTok.

Many suggest it is much like visiting the Maldives - but significantly less pricey.

A Ukrainian influencer recently praised Ksmail in a video on Instagram.

According to the Mirror, Yuliia Berkuta wrote: "Ksamil is one of the most surprising places I have visited in the Balkans.

"This village is home to delicious seafood, a colourful sea and beautiful islands located a stone’s throw away from the village."

 

https://www.thesun.co.uk/travel/21032372/european-hotspot-cheap-maldives-albania/