The 20 best-value holiday destinations in 2025

Madrid

With its alluring architecture, beautiful parks and world-class art, this Spanish city is among the best value of Europe’s capitals, from getting around on its public transport system to eating out in its newly smartened restaurants, street cafés and bars. 

French Alps

Summertime holidays in the French Alps offer great value for money for those who are happy to jump in the car for a self-drive, active break.

Crete

The wide choice of low-cost airlines serving Heraklion and Chania from the UK means there are plenty of good-value flights to Greece’s largest island. 

Morocco

For warm sunshine at a competitive price, it’s worth looking beyond Marrakech to the country’s inexpensive coastal resorts, where beachside hotels lie within a four-hour flight. 

Tenerife

The bars and restaurants are particularly good value on this popular island, and the large resort hotels offer reams of onsite facilities.

Cyprus

The island’s south coast offers a raft of sandy beaches and lovely hotels, but it’s in the north-west of this island where you can find the best value. 

Gozo

Base yourself here for an affordable week of relaxed walking past rocky bays, hidden coves, quiet valleys and ancient Neolithic sites including the Ġgantija Temples near Xagħra.

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