The world's 25 cheapest places to travel

Portugal

Portugal remains one of the best bargains in Western Europe, and is especially worth considering if you want to avoid the more crowded resorts and cities of Spain. Skip the Algarve for the ruggedly beautiful Alentejo (with its cheap, fresh seafood) and vibrant, uber cool Lisbon; and don’t forget to put enough euros aside for a pastéis de belém(custard tart) or two.