Europe's cheapest destination for a beach holiday revealed
According to Skyscanner, it's Malaga on Spain 's Costa del Sol that this year's best-value beach destination.
Skyscanner explains: 'Malaga offers a fantastic, bargain beach holiday that's just a short flight from the UK.
'This artsy coastal city, the birthplace of Picasso, offers the perfect mix of sun, culture, and seaside relaxation.
'With average summer temperatures between 23 and 26 degrees, it's ideal for relaxing on the beach and enjoying delicious alfresco lunches.
'Stroll around the glitzy harbour, browse traditional sombreros at Ricardo del Cid Fernandez milliners or use Malaga as a base to discover the Costa del Sol and Andalucia.'
Brits can fly to Malaga in under three hours and reach the city centre within 10 minutes.
The Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress overlooking the city, is Malaga's top-rated attraction on Tripadvisor and offers panoramic views of the coastline.
Its Cathedral is another must-see landmark. Built in the Renaissance style, the Cathedral is often affectionally known as 'La Manquita' - or the 'One-armed lady'.
This is because it's still unfinished with the south tower remaining incomplete to this day.
Of course, tourists will also have easy access to some of the region's most spectacular beaches. But they don't need to leave the city at all to hit the sand.
Playa la Malagueta is the city's urban beach and has an impressive 4.4 stars out of 5 rating on Google Reviews.
A visitor wrote on the platform: 'Playa la Malagueta is the perfect beach to unwind while visiting Malaga.
'This sandy stretch offers gorgeous views of the Mediterranean and plenty of space to relax.'
El Palo beach is a little further along the coast and a popular spot for locals looking to unwind.
The area is known for its 'chiringuito' beach bars which serve seafood dishes and beach cocktails.
Not feeling Malaga?
Ibiza is officially the next cheapest destination for a beach break in 2025, according to Skyscanner.
Next on the list is Portugal's coastal Algarve region which is recognised as 'one of the best places to play golf in the world'.
Skyscanner also recommends Nice in France, Pula in Croatia, Antalya in Turkey, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, Bali in Indonesia, Orlando in the USA and Da Nang in Vietnam.
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