The Maldives is one of the most dreaming holiday destinations in the world and a popular choice for couples with honeymoon.
But the islands tend to have a pretty sturdy price tag, especially as the majority of accommodation options are luxurious resorts.
However, if the islands look a little outside the budget, there is a European destination where you can get a similar feeling for much less money.
Tiktouers @theresortcouple Posted a video where they say tourists will ‘find the European Maldive in the cheapest country’.
They recommend Ksamil, an enchanting coastal village in Albania, as a Maldives budget alternative.
The tikers say they like KSamil’s ‘Crystal Clear Water and White Sand Beaches’ and describe it as the ‘most breathtaking place’.
Lonely Planet has previously Ksamil describes as some of the best beaches of Albania.
Ksamil, an enchanting coastal village in Albania, is recommended as a budget alternative for the Maldives
A pint of domestic beer costs just 249 leaks/2.13 and a cappuccino comes only 164 leaks/£ 1.40 in
The travel guide explains: ‘South of Saranda, the non -official capital of the Albanian Riviera, and within a conspicuous distance from the Greek border, Ksamil has an excellent location.
“The three small islands in its Turquoise Bay are an easy swim or boat ride away, and there are always fewer people here than on the busier city beach.”
Ksamil’s best-judged beach on TripAdvisor is Ohana Beach Bar, which has a 4.4 out of 5-star rating. A tourist describes it as a ‘clean and beautiful beach’.
Tourists can also explore an incredible historical landmark while in Ksamil. Butrint National Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just 11 miles from the Seaside Village.
The ancient ruins are over 2500 years old and contain a Hellenistic era theater and early Christian monuments.
And a holiday in Ksamil costs much less than traveling to the Maldives.
According to ShowThe average cost of a meal at a cheap restaurant in Albania is just 1,000 leaks/£ 8.50.
Meanwhile, a pint of household beer costs only 249 leaks/2.13 and a cappuccino comes at only 164 leaks/£ 1.40.
Lonely Planet has previously described Ksamil as some of the best beaches of Albania
Butrint National Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is just 11 miles from the Seaside Village
To reach Ksamil of the UK, British tourists will have to fly to Tirana in Albania or Corfu in Greece.
The town is about four hours drive from Tirana, while tourists can take a ferry to reach it from Corfu.
The ferry trip takes about half an hour and leaves tourists in Saranda, a popular Albanian beach resort, under half an hour from Ksamil.
But Ksamil is not the only European holiday destination described as a cheaper alternative to the Maldives.
A beautiful island on the coast of Antalya In Turkey, previously described as the ‘Turkish Maldives’.
The island was celebrated for its ‘powdery white sand’ and ‘crystal clear waters’.
