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From Albania's Cold War bunkers above the Adriatic to Cádiz, one of Europe's oldest cities and one of its cheapest beach towns

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Finding a fabulous beach holiday is easy, but finding a fabulously cheap one is another thing entirely. Luckily, plenty of pockets across the continent still offer sun, sea and sand at a reasonable price point, spanning north to south and east to west.

For fairness and geographical balance, the destinations below come from all corners of the continent, avoiding the trap of turning the list into a purely Southeastern European affair. Fabulous value waits in plenty of places once travelers know where to look, often alongside ancient civilizations, delicious food, windswept walks and curious architecture along the way.