While prices for holidays in popular resort countries continue to rise, tourists are increasingly looking for destinations where they don’t have to count every cup of coffee and still live by the sea. And in 2026, one of the most discussed budget options suddenly became one resort where you can actually live on 3,000 rubles a day.
Aluania – it is called “the new budget Europe”. The reason is simple: here you can still spend about 3,000 rubles per day per person – if you travel on your own and do not choose expensive hotels.
Main magnet
Coast of the Ionian Sea. The water here is so clear that photographs of the beaches are often compared to Greece or southern Italy. But prices still remain noticeably lower.
In resort towns like Ksamil and Saranda you can find rooms and apartments from 1500–2500 rubles per day if booked early. Street food, seafood and local cafes are also cheaper than in popular European countries, writes vc.ru.
Another plus is the absence of huge crowds of tourists who crowd Türkiye or the Black Sea coast in the summer. Many travelers specifically choose Albania precisely for the calm atmosphere.
What is included in the “budget of 3000 rubles”
Experienced tourists say that with an economical holiday, this amount is enough for basic expenses:
- accommodation in a guest house or apartment;
- food in local cafes;
- transport and walking;
- beach holiday without expensive excursions.
At the same time, travelers note an important feature: the further away from the popular beaches, the lower the prices. In small villages you can live for almost half the price than in popular tourist spots.
Personal experience of a tourist
Russian travel blogger Anton Ptushkin previously noted that the Balkans remain one of the most underrated destinations in Europe due to the combination of beautiful nature, the sea and relatively affordable prices for travelers from the CIS countries.
Tourism market experts believe that this situation may not last long. The popularity of Albania is growing, and along with it, prices for housing by the sea are gradually increasing. Therefore, many tourists are trying to go there right now – before the destination becomes widespread.
We wrote earlier where the water has already warmed up, which resembles fresh milk.
