Brits, ever complaining about the lack of Sunshine in the UK, every year swan off to other locations to enjoy sunshine just when the sun begins to come out in their own country. The Algarve on the southernmost part of Portugal is one of the most popular destinations for this yearly migration, and is the most popular tourist destination in Portugal. This place is also a great place to go for an affordable holiday.
With sterling falling against the Euro in recent months, it can seem ever more expensive to holiday in the Eurozone, and it certainly is in some places. Take Cyprus, for example. This is another massively popular tourist destination, but even those tourists that want to save money by self catering at their accommodation will find grocery prices that are up to 79% higher than in Portugal and the Algarve.
Post Office Travel performed a survey that showed that 40% of the mothers they asked who visited Cyprus were surprised by the price of buying staple foods. In the Algarve, however, there is a different story, so families who opt for self catering really can save money while enjoying the flexibility of meal times, meaning they can spend their time and money on more exciting things during their stay.
Other ways to save money while holidaying in the Algarve apply to holidaying anywhere. Timing your booking right is one of the most vital things for saving money. You should either book very far in advance, or extremely last minute. Booking well in advance will not be quite as cheap, but you will have the pick of where, when and how you want to go. Last minute deals are often incredibly cheap but you cannot predict exactly what you will get.
Booking at the right time, and buying and cooking your own food, can mean that the Algarve is a cheap place to spend the summer. And don't forget about the incredible summer climate, picturesque fishing villages, and even a good nightlife in some parts, meaning that it is not only an affordable place to go, but an unforgettable one too.
With sterling falling against the Euro in recent months, it can seem ever more expensive to holiday in the Eurozone, and it certainly is in some places. Take Cyprus, for example. This is another massively popular tourist destination, but even those tourists that want to save money by self catering at their accommodation will find grocery prices that are up to 79% higher than in Portugal and the Algarve.
Post Office Travel performed a survey that showed that 40% of the mothers they asked who visited Cyprus were surprised by the price of buying staple foods. In the Algarve, however, there is a different story, so families who opt for self catering really can save money while enjoying the flexibility of meal times, meaning they can spend their time and money on more exciting things during their stay.
Other ways to save money while holidaying in the Algarve apply to holidaying anywhere. Timing your booking right is one of the most vital things for saving money. You should either book very far in advance, or extremely last minute. Booking well in advance will not be quite as cheap, but you will have the pick of where, when and how you want to go. Last minute deals are often incredibly cheap but you cannot predict exactly what you will get.
Booking at the right time, and buying and cooking your own food, can mean that the Algarve is a cheap place to spend the summer. And don't forget about the incredible summer climate, picturesque fishing villages, and even a good nightlife in some parts, meaning that it is not only an affordable place to go, but an unforgettable one too.
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