Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

trafficzombie

2009-02-07 13:03:00

Hi guys

I am new here and would like a little bit of help

I am looking to holiday somewhere in Europe in September/October this year

There are a few things I would like help with

1) Where is still nice and hot then (I have been to Tenerife at this time and would like a smilar climate)
2) This is a two part question
i) There will be 3 lads going and would like somewhere a bit lively... but not bothered about an 18-30 style
ii) We are after a place that is not too expensive when you are there.. meaning spending on food and drink, after going to Tenerife last year, this is an expensive resort for drinks, not necessarily for food.

any help with this would be amazing

The areas we was looking into would be:

Greece
Portugal
Italy
Malta
Canary Islands (not Tenerife as went there last year)
Malaga
Alicante

or any other resorts anyone could recommend

thanks in advance for any help

Miss_Chief1

2009-02-07 13:21:12

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

Pretty much anywhere in the Eurozone is going to be more expensive than last year due to the exchange rate

But if that's not a problem for you then I'd recommend Albufeira (FAB place for a group) in Portugal or how about Lanzarote, same climate as Tenerife and will still be busy in Puerto Del Carmen. We're off to Benalmadena in June so can't comment on that yet as haven't been before but again the temps look good for Sept/Oct and the nightlife seems to be pretty good too :tup

Pippy

2009-02-07 13:43:56

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I've been to Lanzarote several times, including in the middle of September when it was HOT, HOT, HOT! Puerto Del Carmen would probably be the resort for you.

Can't help with cost as it's been a few years since I was last there

Wizard

2009-02-07 14:16:08

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

lets look at it several ways

1] the hottest places [within 41/2 hrs] will be
Azores
Canaries
North Africa
Cyprus
Malta
Southern turkey
Crete/Rhodes

the rest

2] cheapest when there [and heres where the problems start

North Africa
Turkey
Spain mainland
Balearic's
Greece
Malta
Canaries
Azores

3] night life for young en's

any of the main 18/30 resorts in Europe or
Turkey
North Africa
Malta
Cyprus
Malta
Azores

well thats the way i see it and its my personal opinion.. i must however make the point of wherever you go if you get away from resort areas, to where the locals eat and drink, prices will be a lot lower and quality better, if you want British/American style food you will pay through the nose wherever you go

wiz

doe

2009-02-07 16:08:52

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I think probably Lanzarote, Gran Canaria or Fuerterventura. Choose a resort with lots of bars, cafes and restaurants as competition should keep costs down.

I think you need to be realistic about costs and assume it will cost the same as here.

I know its not on your list but I think Tunisa is one of the best value places now and weather should be brill in October.

shirley h

2009-02-07 16:58:28

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I know its not on your list but I think Tunisa is one of the best value places now and weather should be brill in October.

Although I've never been there, I've been told I wouldn't like Tunisia as it would be too quiet for me and I'm in my mid forties :really

So I would presume not very suitable for 3 young lads :que

cyberspacekadette

2009-02-07 18:26:42

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I would say if you're looking for decent nightlife and good weather in early Autumn then you'll need to be looking at the Canaries.
Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria is supposed to be the hottest place in the Canaries with good nightlife in various commercial centres, and reasonably-priced accomodation. Playa del Ingles/Maspalomas is also good for nightlife, but a little more "European" than Puerto Rico.
Puerto del Carmen in Lanzarote is a good place for bars etc, also Corralejo in Fuerteventura.

Miss_Chief1

2009-02-07 19:05:00

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

Cyprus will still be very warm in Sept/Oct easily as hot as the Canaries if you fancy somewhere else, again though it's on the Euro now. Ayia Napa would be agreat choice :tup

Marlou

2009-02-07 19:20:33

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

Definately wouldn't recommend Tunisia as it wouldn't be lively enough for the boys! I've been to Greece -Laganas and Argassi which are both lively and still very hot in September when we went. Only problem is with the euro as it is at the moment it'll be quite expensive. I can recommend Turkey (Gumbet) very lively and cheap and would still be hot in September.

ellie_meg

2009-02-11 18:35:16

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

i also think somewhere in turkey would be your best option for price, the weather in sept is lovely and hot but not unbearable like july and august can be. if you want somewhere lively then opt for 1 of the main resorts like marmaris, kusadasi etc, anywhere that has the euro is going to be a lot dearer than turkey

trafficzombie

2009-02-11 19:40:25

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

thanks all for you help.....

I will let you know where we choose.....

Lots to decide

pargaluvva

2009-02-12 22:36:20

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I wonder whether Turkey will be as cheap as people are anticipating? Their prices will most likely increase due to higher demand.
We are booked for Greece, again. I would rather spend my holidays where I love rather than my destination be dictated by the euro.
:tup

doe

2009-02-13 23:21:57

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

I didn't think Turkey was that cheap anyway even last summer before the pound crashed. :duh

But perhaps that was because I went to Olu Deniz :que

the large resorts like Marmaris may keep prices keen due to the competition of the huge amount of bars and restaurants that are available. Be interesting when this seasons reports start to come in on prices.

trafficzombie

2009-02-14 08:51:26

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

A friend has just come back fromTurkey and she said it wasn't cheap ... but then again not too expensive...

What are people's thoughts on Malaga ?

louise225

2009-02-15 13:53:34

Re: Low Cost Holidays when you get there (not the flights/accom)

Due to the pound/euro situation, Malaga won't be really cheap. A friend has just come back and said she was shocked at the price of the drinks - however, they do tend to serve what I class as doubles so I don't think the prices are that bad, not much different to England. If the exchange rate improves, then even better.

You would probably be able to get cheap flights out there (I've just booked a return flight from East Midlands to Granada at the end of March for £90 with Ryanair including hold luggage etc..) so you might find you could free up some cash for spending money by getting a cheaper flight and booking accom directly rather than going through a tour operator.

Louise

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