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Picturesque pebble beaches that extend Azure Bays (with which is probably an old castle or Roman ruin in the background), soft lemon gelato and blood-orange tinted sunsets:
There is Nothing goes beyond a European summerAnd if you look like us, you have been saving for months before that idyllic transatlantic outing in July-August.
But again, there is the fact that all the usual hotspots, from the hostile Barcelona of Spain, to the once quarter, now chaotic Dubrovnik of Croatia, are filled with tourists and Don’t start the prices In these places.
If you have not yet decided on where to go, and you carefully weigh your options with a limited budget, today is your luck day:
We just limited it to normal 3 of Europe’s most affordable-And incredible, we can add destinations where UU can be strengthened by all that old world allure, and cherish in a sun-drenched beach without emptying your savings:
Obzor, Bulgaria
A relaxed beach city in Bulgaria, on the banks of the Black Sea, which is black in anything but name, Obzor is that hidden gems do not want tourists to know.
Unlike the bustling cities Burgas and the sunny beach, It is much family friendlyWithout the loose nightlife and the full of resort zones.
It is also one of the handful of places in Bulgaria where you can enjoy both sea and mountains, because it is sandwiched between the Black Sea and the Balkan Mountains, and the most important beach is one of the longest in the country:
That’s a whole 5 miles of Golden sand embraced by warm, azure waters.
Needless to say, it is also much more affordable: ordering a main course in a restaurant in the city center will return $ 11.50, or the equivalent in the Bulgarian Lev, while a three -course meal for two $ 46.50.
Accommodation is equally cheap, with many B & Bs and 3-star hotels near the main beach from $ 32 per night (view the well-rated family hotel Jemelly).
Otranto, Italy
A criminal underrated coastal outing at the heel of the Italian boot, Otranto has all the old world allure of Rome, Amalfi’s delicious food scene and the architectural splendor of Florence, but none of the OVTollics debris:
The old city is dominated by a medieval Aragonese castle and a stone cathedral, Caught with a rose window that Rivals Notre-Dame’s competitionAnd beautiful, because the narrow, paved alleys and Piazza are, you will rarely encounter large tour groups or crowds.
When exploring the historic center, do not forget to climb Torre Matta, one of the old fortifications of Otranto, for sweeping the harbor, and if it is a relaxed beach day, Look no further than Alimini:
A long piece of soft, white sand that extends over a turquoise Mediterranean, it has enough space for everyone, and even with peak summer times it never feels full.
As far as the budget is concerned, a cappuccino here costs as cheap as $ 1.65, while A meal in a cheap restaurant is on average $ 15.35 – $ 21.80– Try for fresh seafood and pasta at affordable prices Terra Nostra.
For a 3-star hotel just a few steps from the beach, with comfortable enough facilities and well served by public transport, look up nocturnal rates for Hotel La Punta (usually from $ 77).
Samothrace, Greece
A mystical island in Greece, Samothrace has recently become grip thanks to its wild nature and old charm, but it is Still largely unspoilt.
It has no airport, so the only way to get there is through the ferry of mainland Northern Greece, more specifically the port of Alexandroupoli, which helps to maintain authenticity and off-path starting power.
If the natural miracles you follow, Fonias Gorge is a beautiful nature park peppered with a staircase waterfalls, which are empty in swim -friendly swimming pools, and the entire Samothracic coastline is surrounded by sand or gravel beaches, and secret above Only once in a blue moon receive foreigners.
Now, for the culture lovers who could not believe their own eyes when they saw the long lines go on the Akropolis -Hill in Athens, you have all the more reasons to rejoice:
Samothrace does not have a Parthenon in itself, but the destroyed sanctuary of the great gods was one of the most emblematic locations in ancient Greece:
It is where the Samothracian mysteries took placeAn essential religious initiation ritual, and the birthplace of the winged victory of Samothrace-de Headless, Elegant-All-The-Same Winged Mintares now exhibited in the Louvre.
The sleepy domestic capital, Chora, is just as great: a labyrinthian series of paths at the foot of a reinforced hill, it is filled with family businesses and stone houses that have been passed on for generations.
By the way, in case you wonder how much a Samothracian Escapade will cost you, just know that this is not a Santorini:
Think more if $ 16.35 for a meal drink combination in a local eateryAnd an acceptable $ 70 a night when booking an entire apartment studio in the heart of Chora.
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