If you’re looking to swap the cold, dark UK for some winter sun, then you could fly to a stunning island known as the ‘Maldives of Europe’ for less than £200
Fancy escaping the UK’s winter chill for New Year’s Eve?
You’re in luck – you can jet off to an idyllic island with sun-kissed beaches for under £200. Sardinia, often dubbed the ‘Maldives of Europe’, is famed for its stunning coastlines that regularly grace ‘best beaches’ lists.
The Italian gem has seen a 12% surge in searches over the past year, with a whopping 1.5 million in the last month alone, signalling it as a hot spot for many travellers. According to travel booking site OMIO, December 31 is the cheapest day to fly out to Sardinia, making it the perfect time to celebrate the New Year on one of Europe’s most enchanting islands.
With a vibrant slogan “New Year’s Eve 2025 in Sardinia, a whole other music! “, the regional tourism board is pulling out all the stops, blending live events with stunning vistas to entice tourists and locals alike. Music and festivities will be the order of the day across the island, with five “big” cities including Cagliari, Sassari, Alghero, Castelsardo, and Olbia set to be the epicentres of entertainment.
Additionally, 12 more Municipalities will join the celebration map, according to local news outlet L’Unione Sarda.
The New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31 will feature Italian singer Gianna Nannini performing in Sassari, while Cagliari is gearing up for a night to remember with the distinctive beats of Stewart Copeland, the iconic drummer from the Police. Not far from the capital, Iglesias is set to host a high-energy New Year’s Eve with rock band Le Vibrazioni and dance/electronic music group Il Pagante.
Despite the holiday season typically seeing a spike in flight costs, you could snap up a week-long stay on the Italian island for a mere £117. To nab this steal, you’ll be departing from London Stanstead Airport on December 31, touching down at Cagliari Elmas Airport, and retracing your steps back on January 7.
