You don’t need to be feeling flush to whisk your partner off for a budget Valentine’s getaway in the sun. There are plenty of affordable destinations that make indulging in some good old fashioned romance that little bit easier, so today I’m going to be giving you a few tips on where to go.
Of course, the key to finding a wallet-friendly holiday isn’t only picking the right place – you also need to search for the best deals on things like hotels and flights. You can do this easily online through companies like Holiday Nights, which can help you save a bundle.
Malaga
Let’s begin with Malaga, which is on the Costa del Sol in Spain. This gorgeous city has it all, really – think beautiful secluded beaches, bags of culture and great food. What more could any couple want?
Thanks to its location near the Sierra Nevada mountains, it’s well sheltered, which means it can be quite warm even in February, making it one of the most reliable bets for winter sun if you’re keen to stick to the mainland. That said, it won’t get as hot as destinations like the Canary Islands, which I'll talk about briefly in a moment.
Back to Malaga itself, though – even if the sun isn’t shining enough for you to want to strip off and sunbathe, I really recommend hitting one of the quiet local beaches.
One option is Guadalmar Beach, which is near to the city but doesn’t see the crowds that the more central stretches of sand receive. Another option is Penoncillo Beach, which is around 40 minutes away from the city centre in the town of Torrox, and is one of the few local beaches that isn’t fringed by big buildings, making it nice, quiet and private.
Lanzarote
