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This European island is likened to the Maldives. I stayed for a week – for $1,500

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Sardinia is sometimes referred to as " the Maldives of Europe " for the beauty of its beaches.

Two of which appear on " The World's 50 Best Beaches" 2024 list.

Like the Maldives, parts of Sardinia have a reputation for being expensive.

But it's possible to experience Sardinia 's beautiful coastline without spending a fortune.

Sardinia is keen to reduce overtourism and has introduced limits to the number of people who can visit certain beaches in high season.

At La Pelosa beach, people must place mats under their towels to prevent sand getting stuck to them and being removed from the beach.

Cala Fuili is a tiny, white pebble beach flanked by cliffs popular with climbers.