FORGET Spain and Greece when thinking of budget-friendly beach holidays. Named the ' next big Mediterranean hotspot for Brits ', Albania is home to many ' perfect beaches with clear blue waters ' - and deals that won't break the bank. 3 Named the 'next big Mediterranean hotspot for Brits', Albania is home to many 'perfect beaches with clear blue waters' Credit: Getty 3 But what makes it even better is how cheap it is for Brits Credit: Alamy The coastline that stretches along Albania is known as the Albanian Riviera .
The region, which locals call "Bregu", has UNSEO sites and plenty of incredible sandy beaches. The Riviera extends from Ksamil in the south to Vlorë in the north, and some hotspots have even been compared to the Maldives , thanks to their overwater huts and bright blue waters. If you're unsure where to go, Ksamil and Sarandë seem to be the most popular holiday resorts, and it helps that they're also home to some of the country's best beaches .
Albania is also extremely cheap for Brits, with coffees costing around 201 Lek (£1.70), pints of local beer around 250 Lek (£2.11) and small imported beer bottles costing 110 to 250 Lek (£0.
90 to £2.11). The best time to visit the Albanian Riviera is May through September when temperatures reach 32C.
Those travelling in May, June and September will find the cheapest prices and quieter locations, but July and August still offer plenty of bargains. In fact, the deals we've spotted are hundreds cheaper than other popul.