A UK beach has been named the cheapest for a holiday this summer in Europe. For the second consecutive year, travel experts from Omio have analysed 75 popular beach destinations in Europe to reveal the best value seaside retreats.
Of the 75 beaches evaluated, eight were based in the UK, reports the Express. The study considered factors such as Google ratings, average summer temperatures, and this year’s retail prices and rental fees for essential beach items. Find out about the latest events in Wales by signing up to our What’s On newsletter here.
The list highlights seaside retreats that provide the best value for money for those looking to escape the city’s sweltering heat this summer. If you are looking for somewhere a bit closer to home, Bournemouth Beach in Bournemouth was ranked in 61st position, Barmouth Beach (Traeth Bermo) in Eryri was ranked at 67th, Fistral Beach in Newquay was ranked at 69, Ayr Beach in Ayr, Scotland was at 72, and West Sands Beach in St Andrews, also in Scotland, was ranked at 74.
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Here are the top 10 cheapest beaches to spend a beach day in Europe, according to Omio:
10. Plaża Jastarnia
Destination: Hel, Poland
Sun lounger per day: £11.16
Ice cream serving: £1.81
Beer pint: £3.00
Spritz serving: £4.89
Bottle of water: £0.45
9. Spiaggia di Sansone
Destination: Elba, Italy
Sun lounger per day: £17.16
Ice cream serving: £2.15
Beer pint: £4.29
Spritz serving: £6.01
Bottle of water: £0.43
8. Praia Grande de Porto Covo
Destination: Porto Covo, Portugal
Sun lounger per day: Not available
Ice cream serving: £2.15
Beer pint: £3.43
Spritz serving: £5.15
Bottle of water: £0.85
7. Falésia Beach
Destination: Algarve, Portugal
Sun lounger per day: £8.58
Ice cream serving: £2.40
Beer pint: £2.57
Spritz serving: £3.43
Bottle of water: £1.10
6. Warnemünde Beach
Destination: Warnemünde, Germany
Sun lounger per day: £12.01
Ice cream serving: £1.29
Beer pint: £3.86
Spritz serving: £5.15
Bottle of water: £0.77
5. Scoglio di Monterosso
Destination: Monterosso al Mare, Italy
Sun lounger per day: £8.58
Ice cream serving: £1.72
Beer pint: £3.43
Spritz serving: £5.15
Bottle of water: £0.45
4. Playa de las Teresitas
Destination: Tenerife, Spain
Sun lounger per day: Not available
Ice cream serving: £1.72
Beer pint: £3.43
Spritz serving: £6.01
Bottle of water: £0.61
3. Playa de La Concha
Destination: San Sebastian, the Basque Country (Spain)
Sunlounger per day: £2.57
Ice cream serving: £1.97
Beer pint: £3.00
Spritz serving: £6.01
Bottle of water: £0.38
2. Kleopatra Beach
Destination: Alanya, Turkiye
Sun lounger per day: £6.44
Ice cream serving: £0.69
Beer pint: £1.86
Spritz serving: £3.43
Bottle of water: £0.37
1. Playa de Las Canteras
Destination: Gran Canaria, Spain
Sun lounger per day: £2.57
Ice cream serving: £1.80
Beer pint: £3.00
Spritz serving: £5.15
Bottle of water: £0.88