Budget-friendly European coastal cities offer alternatives to major hotspots

Several European coastal cities offer budget-friendly alternatives to expensive major tourist destinations like the French Riviera or Barcelona.

Alghero, located in Sardinia, Italy, features a medieval walled Old Town with Catalan influences and local dialects. The city provides access to beaches such as Spiaggia di Mugoni and Spiaggia di Maria Pia. Typical costs in Alghero include mid-range hotels between $120–$200 per night and seafood dinners ranging from $35–$70 per person.

Nafplio, Greece, is noted as a mainland coastal destination characterized by a waterfront promenade and neoclassical mansions.