"Discover Affordable Luxury: Beach Resorts Under 4 Hours from the UK Where You Can Enjoy a Full Holiday for Just £75 per Person!"

IF you’re dreaming of white sands and turquoise tides but don’t want to overspend, it’s time to break out of your comfort zone.

While the likes of stunning Mykonos and may have you hiding from your bank account, there are a handful of affordable luxury gems that are waiting just a short flight away. Here, the Sun’s travel team reveals the bargain buys – including resorts that offer a feel without the excessive price tag.

One resort in Albania is yet to become popular among Brits and reaches 34°C in the summerCredit: Getty

We’ve found lesser-known options that are often quieter than their overcrowded neighbours.

From volcanic Greek islands with moon-like landscapes, to unspoiled Adriatic villages where a costs less than £2, these are the best-kept secrets of the Mediterranean and beyond.

Whether you want to trek across Tunisian beaches on a camel or sip cocktails at an beach club, these are the top under-the-radar resorts for 2026 – where you can bag an escape for as little as £75pp.

Milos, Greece

If you love the look of the Greek Islands but want to dodge the eye-watering prices of Mykonos or , Milos is the island for you.

This volcanic gem sits in the Aegean Sea and offers some of the most surreal landscapes in Europe, all whilst maintaining that laid-back atmosphere.

Flights to Milos (via a quick connection in Athens) take around 4 hours in total.

Return flights start at £119. You can book the whole flight – with connections included – on Skyscanner to save you the hassle of planning.

Or you can also hop on a ferry over from mainland , with flights from London to Athens starting at just £26.37 each way with budget airline Ryanair .

Visit the island during the peak months of July and August, and you’ll find temperatures sitting at a glorious 30C.

Although is a lesser-visited island, it’s famed for its coastline – specifically Sarakiniko Beach.

Sarakiniko Beach in Milos is so strikingly white you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re looking at the ArcticCredit: Alamy

Here, bone-white volcanic rock looks more like the surface of the moon than a typical beach, making it one of the island’s most spots.

For something more , head to the fishing village of Firopotamos, where tiny syrmata (brightly-coloured boat garages) sit on the water’s edge.

You can spend your days in sapphire-blue rock pools or snorkelling the sea caves of Kleftiko, an old pirate hideout only accessible by boat.

Plus, going out to eat in Milos is a dream for those on a compared to those visiting its more famous neighbours.

You can pick up massive, authentic from a local taverna for as little as €5 (£4.30), or sit back with a cold local beer for around €3.50 (£3.02).

While Milos feels exclusive and high-end, it remains surprisingly affordable – so you can experience that Mamma Mia lifestyle without the price tag.

Lastminute.com offers a 4-night stay in the beautiful, bright white Tsakanos Home, including breakfast (and return flights from London Stansted) from £303pp.

The Greek island of Milos is dotted with colourful syrmata boathouses overlooking calm watersCredit: Alamy

Ischia, Italy

Want Positano without the price tag? Consider visiting Ischia, known as the Green Island of .

Spend days strolling past pastel-coloured traditional houses and through blooming botanical gardens, or hop on to explore hidden coves.

average 26C in July and August, and sit comfortably in the early 20’s during the shoulder seasons.

The easiest way to get to Ischia is to fly to Naples (starting at £14.99 each way with Ryanair ) and then hop on the ultra-fast hydrofoil ferry.

Once you arrive, there’s endless amounts of unique to explore and coastline to wander.

This even has its own hot springs that bubble up at the island’s longest and most popular beach, Maronti Beach.

Ischia in Italy is made up of narrow streets with pastel-coloured buildingsCredit: Alamy Ischia is one of the most unique places to visit in Italy, with hot springs and an underwater cityCredit: Alamy

And if that’s not unique enough, there’s plenty more interesting to choose from.

Cartaromana Beach has its own in the form of a sunken city called Aenaria made up of Roman ruins.

And for a historical , head to the medieval Aragonese Castle to see the old prisons and stone bridges that overlook a vast blue bay.

It’s famously hard to find a bad meal in , and the island of Ischia is no exception.

A portion of can cost you as little as €3 (£2.59), and you can find local beers from €4 (£3.45).

Plus there are plenty of affordable package holiday options available to this .

First Choice offers a 7-night stay with breakfast at the Costa Citara Hotel, including return flights from Birmingham, from £483pp.

Ksamil, Albania

is the recent breakout star of budget holiday destinations, but many Brits still haven’t caught on to this unspoiled coastal village.

is a resort in southern Albania that offers a real slice of Mediterranean paradise set on the idyllic Ionian Sea.

Just three hours’ flight from the UK, Ksamil sees 300 days of per year, and temperatures peak at a scorching 34C in the summer months.

With its near-luminous blue waters and rocky coves covered in lush greenery, Ksamil could easily be mistaken for a luxurious resort.

One of the resort’s is Plazhi Ksamil, a popular choice for its picturesque wooden jetty where boats wait to taxi you off to the remote Ksamil islands.

But if you truly want somewhere and undisturbed, take the coastal walk down to Pulebardha Beach.

Pulebardha Beach is a secluded spot in the Albanian resort of KsamilCredit: Alamy Beaches in Ksamil can often be calmer than the popular resorts of Himara and capital TiranaCredit: Alamy

If you don’t mind pebbles instead of sand, this is one of the most in the area.

In Ksamil, sitting down to a cocktail at a beachside bar can feel like experiencing a high-end resort for a fraction of the price.

here can cost you as little as 350 LEK (around £3.16), and beers as little as 180 LEK (£1.62).

Poda Beach Bar has a posh feel, with day beds, a wooden sea swing, as well as live music and DJs taking over a stretch of white sand.

The village’s top eateries include grill houses such as Restaurant Grill & Pizza Palma, as well as top spot The Mussel House.

The latter offers some of the freshest local shellfish in the area, with thousands of raving 5-star reviews online.

One of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, sautéed , will cost you just 550 LEK (£4.96).

And as for accommodation, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to options.

You can book a three-night self-catering stay in a sea view villa, including return flights from London Luton, for as little as £75pp on Lastminute.com .

Ulcinj, Montenegro

Think the Med is getting too expensive? is here to prove you wrong.

Montenegro’s dramatic coastline blends impressive mountains with turquoise waters, plus your pick of near-endless sandy coves to explore.

Montenegro is a lesser-visited Meditterranean country for BritsCredit: Alamy

And whilst the crowds head to the busy Bay of , savvy travellers are heading south to Ulcinj.

Ulcinj is an ultra-affordable destination, and it doesn’t compromise on the beautiful nature, either.

Flights to Podgorica, the nearest airport, average just 2 hours and 50 minutes from London – and can cost as little as £18 each way with Wizz A ir .

Ulcinj is also one of the country’s oldest residential areas, so there are plenty of historical sites to visit, such as the ancient Ulcinj Castle and the charming narrow streets of the Old Town.

The best time to visit Ulcinj is between May and September, with July being the month with temperatures reaching 31C.

And if you’re simply looking to laze on a lounger and soak up the , head to Long Beach.

As the name suggests, this stretches for miles – eight miles, to be exact.

The ancient Ulcinj Castle overlooks the vast Adriatic SeaCredit: Getty

This beach has soft sands and shallow, sapphire waters, perfect for paddling with children if taking a .

Alternatively, Small Beach is tucked in a crescent-shaped cove, overlooked by the impressive Ulcinj .

And other than sightseeing and sunbathing , Ulcinj has plenty of other unique things to do.

Head to the Ulcinj Salina, a giant nature park, to spot wild for free, or visit Lake Skadar (the largest in the Balkans) to rent a kayak.

Local staple foods include priganice, which are doughnut-like fritters eaten at breakfast, and baklava, a sweet pastry often enjoyed with .

These delights cost as little as €1-2 from and cafes. Plus, when they’re paired with a cappuccino, which averages a cost of just €1.97 in Montenegro, how can you say no?

And when it comes to booking your trip, to Ulcinj are very affordable.

Loveholidays offer a 7-night stay with breakfast at the swanky Hotel Continental Ulcinj (which includes return flights from London Stansted) from just £299 per person.

Djerba Island, Tunisia

Sun-drenched Djerba is a palm tree-lined island off the coast of , where Mediterranean and North African influences meet to make postcard-perfect seaside villages.

Flights from to Djerba average three and a half hours, ideal for those who want that far-flung holiday feel without the long flight.

Djerba is the largest island in North Africa, and is part of TunisiaCredit: Getty Houmt Souk in Djerba is worth visiting for its bustling markets, street art and mosaicsCredit: Getty

Visit the in its warmest months, July and August, and you can enjoy temperatures that reach up to 33C.

Here you can stroll through whitewashed fishing villages, colourful and neighbourhoods decorated with mosaics and street art.

Or simply laze under straw umbrellas on the shores of Sidi Mahrez beach, taking the occasional dip in its waters.

And if you want to enjoy Djerba’s beautiful beaches by trekking across their white sands via , you can do that here.

For a more lively day out, head to Houmt Souk (known as the market neighbourhood) for colourful backed by an impressive fortress.

Or head to the north-eastern coast of the island to try out water sports like and kite-surfing.

Local food is both affordable and delicious, and you can grab local delicacies like couscous from markets for around 10.20 DT (£2.60) per meal.

Plus, the average beer in Tunisia will cost you only 5 DT (£1.28) and a cappuccino will set you back just 2.63 DT (67p).

Tunisia is renowned for its affordable all-inclusive , and the resorts on Djerba Island are no exception.

TUI offer week-long, all-inclusive stays at the four-star Palm Beach Djerba (including return flights from London Luton) from just £395pp.

Camel rides are available along the beaches of Djerba, TunisiaCredit: AFP Beaches within Portugal’s Costa Vicentina Natural Park often have unique landscapesCredit: Getty

Aljezur, Portugal

For a taste of the “wild side” of the that remains distant from the major tourist spots, look no further than Aljezur.

Tucked away in the Costa Vicentina Natural Park on ’s rugged west coast, this market town is worlds away from the high-rise resorts of the south.

Flights to Faro from the UK take around 2 hours and 50 minutes, and can cost as little as £14.99 each way with Ryanair .

From there, it’s a scenic 75-minute drive into a landscape of jagged cliffs and -like sands.

Summer temperatures here peak at 28C in July, whilst the south coast can feel sweltering, Aljezur enjoys a cooling breeze.

Aljezur is the capital of ’s surf scene, centred around the stunning Arrifana Beach, a crescent of soft sands sheltered by dramatic black cliffs.

Another beautiful beach option is Monte Clérigo, which has a vibe with colourful houses perched right above the shore.

Amoreira Beach, on the other hand, features a unique river mouth that’s calm and ideal for paddling with .

Despite its trendy reputation, Aljezur is surprisingly wallet-friendly.

The quiet market town of Aljezur in the Algarve feels worlds away from busy AlbufeiraCredit: Alamy

You can grab a hearty Prato do Dia (plate of the day) featuring fresh grilled for around €10 (£8.62) at a traditional tasca.

A local will cost you about €2.50 (£2.16), and a coffee from a local cafe can be found for just €1.20 (£1.03).

Between the castle ruins, dramatic cliffs and endless amount of hidden beaches, Aljezur offers a taste of ‘s beautifully rugged coastline for a fraction of what you’d pay elsewhere in the Algarve.

Expedia offer a 7-night stay including breakfast at the aptly-named Utopia from just £403pp.