If you're looking for a cheap vacation during Easter or bank holidays, this may just be for you. In recent months there has been a country called the “Maldives of Europe” that can only cost 15 pounds from the UK. This year is the perfect destination for those looking for a lesser known holiday
Additionally, it is one of the least crowded Europe in Europe and home to a beach named “the best hidden place for early season sunshine.” Libudi Beach, located in Himale, Albania, was praised as one of the continent's least crowded beaches, making it a perfect destination for introverted sun seekers.
Livadhi Beach ranks 19th on Wizz Air's list of Europe's least crowded beaches, with a turquoise-like dream and a peaceful escape.
The Balkan vacation is known for its long and picturesque beaches along the Albanian Riviera, offering a quiet escape with clean, clear water, free parking and a variety of amenities including restaurants and camping sites.
To reach Ribadi Beach, you will need to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA), the main airport closest to Himale, where Ribadi Beach is located.
There are several affordable travel options from the UK to Albania's capital, with direct flights from London to Tirana costing an average of £193. However, when I checked my flight earlier this year, I was able to get cheap flights at different times of the year as my flight from London Luton to Albanian capital Tirana was only £14.99 while flying on Wizz Air.
The flight from London to Tirana takes around three hours, and various airlines offer direct flights including Ryanair and With Air.
The distance from Tirana Airport to Ribudi Beach is about 170-180km, so depending on traffic and road conditions, the drive is quite long, usually takes about 3 hours. Taxi is reasonably priced, but it's still a long journey.
On average, hotels near Ribadi Beach in Himale, Albania can pay around £35 to £49 per night.
The beach offers a variety of amenities, including a bar, restaurant, deck chairs, umbrellas and convenient beach showers, reports Himara Bnb.
According to the website, there are also nearby campsites available for those seeking close connections to nature.
Dominique, who runs the Sandal Tanman Travel Blog, explains her stay at Ribadi Beach. “It's a big beach with a little rocky legs, but with less crowds than the main beach in Himara.
The communist regime in Albania was separated from most of the world for 40 years in the early 1990s, and since then the country has undergone a complete transformation. Tirana itself is a city full of history, with Ottoman, Italian and Communist relics still present in the city, and tourists gather at these sites.
The Albanian Riviera is a region of the country compared to the Maldives. This stretch of the Ionian Sea is filled with breathtaking beaches, amazing UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and some stunning, quick towns and cities.
