Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNatalie WilsonThursday 23 July 2026 09:31 BSTSunny Beach in Bulgaria (Getty Images/iStockphoto)The Post Office's annual Family Holiday Costs Barometer has named Portugal's Algarve as one of Europe's best value destination for families.The report compared the cost of ten common tourist items, including family meals, drinks, and suncream, across various destinations, excluding flights and accommodation.The Algarve topped the list with the ten items costing a total of £140, with a cup of coffee priced at £1.27 and a two-course adult lunch around £20.97.Bulgaria's Sunny Beach ranked second at £142, followed by Spain's Costa Teguise (£147), Menorca (£151), and Costa Brava (£155) among the top five cheapest destinations.Sorrento, Italy, was identified as the most expensive destination surveyed, with the barometer basket costing £268, almost double the price of the Algarve.In fullThe cheapest family holidays in Europe this summer, according to expertsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in