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Is this the new 'Maldives of Europe'? Crystal-clear water, incredible beaches... but a fraction of the price

While the Maldives might be top of the travel bucket list for many of us, Kara Buffrey discovers a far cheaper, European equivalent that ticks all of the right boxes.

Is this the new 'Maldives of Europe'? Crystal-clear water, incredible beaches... but a fraction of the price

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While the Maldives might be top of the travel bucket list for many of us, Kara Buffrey discovers a far cheaper, European equivalent that ticks all of the right boxes.

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