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Daily Mirror
03-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Beautiful sun-soaked country with 87p beers and 22C heat in May
Serbia offers stunningly cheap prices and incredible sunshine in May that many Brits could consider for a holiday getaway instead of more typical options such as those in the Mediterranean A beautiful country offers beers from as little as 86p and glorious 22C in May if travellers fancy swapping a typical Mediterranean holiday for an underrated gem. Temperatures will be soaring across Europe next month with the mercury regularly tipping past the 20C mark. But with the average cost of a pint in the UK currently sitting at about £4.70, according to the Office for National Statistics, people are searching for other destinations where their hard earned wages can stretch further. Travel website World Wide Wilbur has suggested the Balkan country of Serbia as a destination for those who fancy a cheaper pint. The website said the nation offers a fantastic selection of beers that will please most Brits looking for a wildcard choice for a holiday break in May. "Serbia has some outstanding nightlife and delicious beer," the website said. "Belgrade is most famous for its Splavovi, riverside barge nightclubs that blast music till sunrise. "You won't find cheap beer in the Splavs, but on a side street in charming Zemun, you can find a draft Lav for only 120 Dinars (87p). I recommend upgrading to a Niksicko Tamno dark beer. Belgrade is a big, wild city, and I started off my visit by joining the Belgrade Pub Crawl." But it's not just cheaper pints that will have you considering Serbia for a holiday destination with a lovely spell of weather expected in May, according to AccuWeather. Temperatures can hit highs of 27C on May 2 with a more steady 26C being forecast from the middle of the month ahead. Serbia also offers a host of activities and attractions to travellers, with Belgrade being known for its historic fortresses and museums packed with artefacts and culture from the Balkan country. The history of Serbia is long and complex and make for a perfect detour for people wanting to learn more about the region in between pit stops at the city's pubs and bars. For those wanting to get stuck into the Belgrade nightlife, there are several options that can give you a great tour of the cities bars. The Belgrade Chuggalong on website Get Your Guide offers an experience to "the ultimate taste of Belgrade's vibrant nightlife." Reservations for the pub crawl currently stand at £25.63 per person with free shots and exclusive drink deals being offered "at every bar you visit." Those wanting to jet off to Belgrade next month have a couple of direct options in the UK that they can choose to set off from, including: London Luton Airport London Heathrow Airport Both Air Serbia and Wizz Air offer direct flights with many more options being available for those who do not mind a stopover at another airport.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- Daily Mirror
Underrated EU town with 79p pints and just 2 hours from the UK
Brits can enjoy pints for as little of 79p in a hidden gem of a town steeped in history and glorious surroundings that make for an underrated destination for travellers The arrival of more sunshine ahead of summer is no doubt leading millions of Brits to consider where they can soak in some rays while enjoying a cheaper pint than they would at home with one city just two hours away from the UK being an underrated choice. With the cost of living crisis driving pint prices through the roof back home, millions of Brits will be looking to bag a bargain in bars and pubs in continental Europe this summer. According to the travel website World Wide Wilbur, there are plenty of options out there for those who fancy high quality beers for a fraction of the price in the UK. Tucked in the south of Czechia is the small town of Cesky Krumlov, known for its Gothic and Baroque architecture that has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. But the town also has an incredible offering for those Brits who fancy an underrated holiday destination where they can swap beaches for historic surrounds. World Wide Wilbur, which revealed the cost of pints in a host of destinations, said a crisp beer can set you back as little as 23 Koruna (79p). "While not quite #1 for cheapness, the Czech Republic is #1 for quality in my book," the website said of the country. "I love a Czech dark lager above all else. "Staropramen, Krusovice, Budvar, Kozel, I love 'em all. If you only visit Prague, you'll pay a lot more than a buck. Get out into the countryside and the prices drop quick. I had a pint of Eggenberg in a plastic cup at the top of the castle in Cesky Krumlov for just 23 Koruny." The town also offers an enticing castle, a historic town centre as well as shopping districts, museums and other attractions for people during their visit. Cesky Krumlov Castle is the second largest castle complex in the country and has panoramic views that can be enjoyed by anyone visiting the town. Brits travelling to the Czech Republic can fly into Prague from a number of major and regional airports across the UK before taking a train or bus to Cesky Krumlov. A journey from the Czech capital to the southern town typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. Visitors can take direct trains from Prague to Cesky Krumlov or change at Ceske Budejovice with the latter taking about as long as the bus journey. If you are carrying heavy luggage with you, consider taking the bus as they typically offer more space according to several travel websites. Among the UK airports that offer direct flights to Prague's Vaclav Havel Airport include, but is not limited to: London Gatwick London Luton London Stansted Manchester Airport Edinburgh East Midlands Glasgow
