Flights to ‘Maldives of Europe’ just four hours away are less than £90 in summer

By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 14:19 BST, 6 May 2025 | Updated: 14:20 BST, 6 May 2025

The Maldives is one of the world’s most desirable honeymoon destinations, known for its crystal-clear water and stunning beaches.  

But if the beautiful luxury islands are a little too far out of your price range, don’t worry.  

Another breathtaking island, that’s been dubbed the ‘Maldives of Europe’, is just a four hour flight from the UK. 

Fuerteventura’s gorgeous sand dunes and clear water have seen it compared to the Maldives but Brits won’t have to pay nearly as much to go there. 

MailOnline found flights to Fuerteventura for less than £100 on Skyscanner this summer, making it the ideal choice for Britons looking to holiday on a budget. 

And – unlike the Maldives – there’s no time difference between Fuertventura and the UK so holidaymakers won’t lose any beach time to jet lag. 

Fuerteventura has over 150km of beaches and coves and its best-rated activity on Tripadvisor is the Parque Natural de Corralejo. 

A costal natural park, Corralejo has the ‘biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canaries’, according to Visit Fuerteventura. The tourist board adds that visitors can enjoy an ‘enormous extension of white sands bathed by the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean’ at the park. 

Fuerteventura’s gorgeous sand dunes and clear water have seen it compared to the Maldives

A costal natural park, Corralejo has the ‘biggest dune spread in the whole of the Canaries’, according to Visit Fuerteventura

Another of Fuerteventura’s best-rated beaches is Playa de Cofete, a wild and remote spot that’s famed for its breathtaking sand

A tourist wrote on Tripadvisor: ‘Really worth a visit! What an impressive place! We were there on a stormy day, but that really gave an extra dimension to the visit.’ 

And another visitor said: ‘Impressive nature reserve with spectacular views. The area is immense.’ 

Another of Fuerteventura’s best-rated beaches is Playa de Cofete, a wild and remote spot that’s famed for its breathtaking sand. Visitors should be aware that the water is generally rough and not suitable for swimming. 

The tourist board recommends adding Costa Calma beach to your list if you’re looking to enjoy a ‘quiet stroll’ on your holiday. 

Meanwhile, Sotavento Beach is the ‘ideal’ spot to give windsurfing a go. The beach’s shallow lagoon makes it the perfect place for beginners. 

Interested in exploring more of the Canary Islands? An expert recently shared the best places to go with MailOnline Travel and revealed which destination he’d recommend avoiding. 

Prices correct at the time of writing.  

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Flights to ‘Maldives of Europe’ just four hours away are less than £90 in summer

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