A lesser-known Greek island, which offers everything a tourist could want for a picture-perfect getaway, has been revealed as Europe’s cheapest destination based on analysis of vacation package deals for this summer.
It may not be as famous as other Greek paradises like Rhodes, Mykonos, or Santorini, but this lesser-known island offers pristine, white sandy beaches, crystalline waters, colorful villages, and tavernas that serve up a variety of sumptuous Greek food.
According to new research from Which? analyzing more than 4,500 vacation package deals for the first week of August, it’s also the island where travelers can find the best deals and cheapest vacations. Indeed, the study found that the average price of a seven-night getaway worked out at $1,046 (£847) per person.
Moreover, as luck would have it, there are plenty of vacation companies that offer great packages, too, including Jet2, Olympic Holidays, Loveholidays, and TravelRepublic, while TravelSupermarket is a useful place for comparing flights and hotel deals.
The Greek island summer vacation destination? Kalymnos!
“The tiny island is Greece as you imagine it—boasting secluded coves, sapphire seas, rugged mountains, and charming towns,” the Which? team told The Mirror. “Travelers “fly into the island’s busier [neighbor] Kos, before departing for Kalymnos by boat—a journey that takes just 40 minutes, and is included in the price of your package.”
The team added:
“The capital Pothia is the most competitively priced resort on the island—with the cheapest package found costing £794 per person. With its delightful mix of whitewashed and brightly painted houses looking out over the Aegean Sea, the town and its surrounds offer plenty to keep holidaymakers occupied—from an open air cinema to museums and monasteries. For those looking to relax on the sand, the island’s most popular beach resort, Massouri, costs an average of £856 for a week’s stay.”
Vacationing in Greece has proven to offer some of the cheapest packages with four of the top 10 destinations taken up by Greek islands. Traditionally cheap destinations like Bulgaria and Turkey did not feature on the list, but the Which? team explained it may be down to the type of packages still available.
The team explained:
“At the moment, the Amalfi Coast for example has a wide choice of room-only, self-catering and bed and breakfast accommodation still available to book (rather than pricier full board packages) which means that prices are lower. There are also lots of budget flights to the region. However, [vacationers] should still consider the cost of eating out and activities when choosing their next [destination].”
The top 10 cheapest package holiday destinations listed by the company include:
- Kalymnos, Greece
- Thassos, Greece
- Lefkada, Greece
- Costa Brava, Spain
- Venetian Riviera, Italy
- Amalfi Coast, Italy
- Skopelos, Greece
- Costa le la Luz, Spain
- Malta
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