Cheapest beach holidays for September revealed – where all inclusives cost from £421
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GETTING jealous of everyone heading on their summer holidays?
Well, you could head off next month to an all inclusive beach destination for less than £500.
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Turkey secured the top spot for the cheapest all-inclusive September break
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TravelSupermarket has revealed the cheapest beach holidays for couples in September.
Konakli in Turkey
Sitting at the very top of the list is Turkey's Konakli, costing just £421 per person on average for a seven-night September stay.
The all-inclusive Konakli holiday offers "the best of all worlds", explained Steph Marinkovic, head of editorial at TravelSupermarket.
"There is a quiet, sandy beach for sunbathing, the Taurus Mountains for hiking and lively Alanya – ideal for fun nights out – just 20 minutes away."
You would stay all-inclusive for seven nights at the five-star NoxInn Deluxe Hotel.
When it comes to food options, guests are spoilt for choice with a main restaurant and five à la carte restaurants with a range of different cuisines including seafood, Mediterranean dishes and Turkish plates.
The six bars on site have a variety of tipples as well, like 100 per cent malt beer and local spirits.
And for a pamper session, there is a spa offering traditional Turkish baths.
The resort has multiple pools too, such as the Flamingo Pool which has amazing views.
Inside luxury five-star Turkish hotel perfect for rest and relaxation
The resort's private Blue Flag beach is just two minutes away and is 300 metres long and 35 metres wide.
Guests can even use the sunbeds, umbrellas and beach towels for free.
And then in the town itself, you can explore Konakli Clock Tower Square, the mosque and Alaettinoglu Cultural Park - which features different cultural exhibits and events.
Just outside of the town, there is also Alanya Castle and Alanya Aquapark.
Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife
Alternatively, you could head to Puerto de la Cruz in Tenerife for £487 per person for B&B at the four-star Melia Costa Atlantis.
"Puerto de la Cruz is a world away from the resorts in Tenerife's south," said Steph.
"Colourful streets splashed with huge murals make this north coast city a joy to explore.
"The black-sand beaches and cool Lago Martiánez pools are just the cherry on top!"
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And there is a spa to enjoy too with traditional Turkish baths
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Alanya in Turkey
Turkey also took third place, with Alanya resort costing around £493 per person.
Steph shared: "Couples can combine culture, history and plenty of opportunities for R&R in sun-drenched Alanya.
"Highlights include Cleopatra Beach, Alanya Castle, and the city's excellent range of traditional Turkish hammams and spa hotels."
Spain's Costa Dorada destination Salou then ranked fourth at £506 per person.
Some Greek destinations have good September prices too, with two Corfu spots making the list.
Alykes in Zante features in fifth place, for example, costing around £508 per person.
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Other destinations including Spain could be found for less than £500 per person
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Steph commented: "The village centres around a golden beach lined with loungers and relaxed bars.
"Paddleboard together by day, then sip cocktails as the sun sinks over the Ionian Sea."
Or you could head to Marrakech in Morocco for £531 per person, with Corfu's lively Kávos ranking seventh at £543 per person.
Then in eighth was the popular spot of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, at £558 per person.
In ninth was Corfu's Sidari, costing around £562 per person.
And then the final spot went to another Turkish destination - Marmaris - costing £597 per person.
Top 10 cheapest couples destinations for September 2025
HERE is the full list of the cheapest 10 destinations for a couples break in September.
1. Konakli, Turkey - £421 per person
2. Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife - £487 per person
3. Alanya, Turkey - £493 per person
4. Salou, Spain - £506 per person
5. Alykes, Zante - £508 per person
6. Marrakech, Morocco - £531 per person
7. Kávos, Corfu - £543 per person
8. Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - £558 per person
9. Sidari, Corfu - £562 per person
10. Marmaris, Turkey - £597 per person
The Sun Travel also found the cheapest all-inclusive holiday destination for 2025, which is a Brit favourite that even beats Tunisia in price.
And then there is also a Spanish holiday resort that has the cheapest all-inclusive holidays this summer for families on a budget.
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