White sandy beaches and clear water: tickets to the "European Maldives" cost only 70 pounds

By TravelWiseFeb 4, 2024 08:05 AMNews
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White sandy beaches and clear water: tickets to the "European Maldives" cost only 70 pounds
The village of Xamil, located on the coast of Albania, impresses with its beautiful white sandy beaches, clear waters and amazingly warm weather. Source: Artur Malinowski, wikipedia.org

The January blues force us to browse vacation sites and look for cheap airline tickets, dreaming of being on a sunny beach somewhere. However, you can easily make this dream come true, as several airlines offer great deals to must-see destinations in and around Europe.

Ryanair's January sale may be coming to an end, but the budget airline still has a number of great prices to some of Europe's hottest destinations. If you consider yourself a spontaneous person, this could be your chance to take advantage of this incredible offer," writes Ladbible.

Flights to the pearl of continental Europe, which is called the "European Maldives," now cost only 20 pounds sterling. In peak season, Ryanair tickets start at £70.

Located just three hours away from the UK, the village of Xamil on the coast of Albania has beautiful white sandy beaches, clear waters and amazing warm weather.

And all this for a small fraction of the price that a flight to the Maldives would cost - it doesn't seem that difficult. The only drawback of Xamil is that it's a four-hour car ride from the capital, but considering the three-hour flight, it's still much shorter than a trip to the real Maldives.

Away from the crowds and noise, the private beaches in Xamil offer a tranquil setting where you can take a nap while enjoying the stunning views.

If traveling by car scares you off, have no fear, because there is a faster alternative. You can fly to the Greek city of Corfu, which is visible from the Albanian village, from where you can take a ferry to Saranda in Albania, which is just 25 minutes from your final destination. Although airfare to Corfu is more expensive, you may find the hours saved are worth it.

But if you really don't care how you get there, the original route is very cheap, because it will lead you to one of Europe's best-kept secrets.

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