This article explores alternative beach destinations and tourist spots that are less crowded and more affordable than popular options.
After Trip Advisor named Portugal ’s Praia de Falesia Best Beach in the World for 2024, attention quickly turned to the beaches of this southern European nation on the Iberian Peninsula. Visitors from within Western Europe have frequented the 200 kilometres of beaches that make up Portugal ’s Algarve region for decades, while those from outside Europe have tended to favour seaside spots in Spain, Italy and southern France.
But Portugal is cheaper and less crowded in peak summer times, and while Praia de Falesia’s expanse of white sand is now well-known and at risk of growing busier, you can discover other deserted beaches close by, even in the middle of summer. SeeWhile Bali continues to rack up visitor numbers (In 2023, 5.3 million international tourists and 10 million Indonesian tourists visited) its neighbour, the island of Lombok, is knocking at its door. With 2 million visitors last year and a 20 per cent increase in tourism, it’s still easy to escape the crowds on Lombok. Only 30 minutes by air from Bali (or 90 minutes by boat), it offers pretty much everything Bali does, from world-class surf to diving; sunset beach bars and restaurants set on pretty offshore islands to a climb up Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest mountain. All without the crowds and at a cheaper price. SeeTourism authorities in Greece are projecting that in 2024 the number of visitors to Greece may exceed 35 million. That’s why 2025 should be about visiting neighbouring Cyprus instead. You’ll find endless stretches of golden beaches, secluded bays and coves – and there’s still plenty of Green and Roman ruins, but it’s a lot cheaper than the Greek Islands and a whole lot less busy. The cuisine is every bit as good and there’s non-stop nightlife for those who want to party. As a bonus, travellers need not worry about language issues: Cyprus was a former English colony and everyone still speaks English. Se
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