The beach
The type of sea entry can be especially important for families travelling with small children.
Turkey, Egypt, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria or Montenegro? Compare destinations by beach, season, transfer, hotel concept and holiday style — not only by price. A beach holiday in 2026 is no longer simply about choosing a country and a hotel. The difference between a carefully selected stay and a rushed decision can come down to the resort area, beach, meal concept, transfer time, travel period and hotel profile. The type of sea entry can be especially important for families travelling with small children. A resort closer to the airport can make the journey considerably easier after your flight. All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive should be compared by what each individual hotel actually includes. Egypt, Turkey, Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria and Montenegro have different holiday seasons. Important: the final price of a holiday package can change depending on the departure date, hotel, room type, number of nights, transport and availability. Compare the complete package rather than only a price displayed at a particular moment. All Inclusive generally covers the main meals, selected snacks and drinks, plus access to part of the hotel's facilities. It is a practical choice when you want meals and a large part of your daily holiday spending organised in advance. The concept may include extended service hours, additional snacks, minibar service, a wider drink selection or access to selected à la carte restaurants. “Ultra” does not automatically mean that absolutely everything is included. The exact conditions vary from one hotel to another. Read our guide: The Difference Between All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive . Select your travel profile and the destination cards below will be filtered automatically. Antalya/Lara, Belek, Side, Hurghada, Halkidiki, Albena and Protaras. Bodrum, Fethiye, Paphos, Zakynthos, Kemer and the Montenegro coast. Sharm El Sheikh and Marsa Alam are obvious starting points for snorkeling. Compare Alanya, Kuşadası and the Bulgarian coast for your exact travel dates. Do not compare only countries. The exact resort area, beach, logistics and hotel infrastructure can make a significant difference. For resort holidays, sunshine and trips where the sea is one of the main attractions. Spring, autumn and a good part of winter are particularly interesting periods to consider. Suitable for travellers who prioritise the Red Sea, coral reefs and snorkeling. Before booking, check whether sea access is directly from the beach or via a jetty. A practical option for families looking for large resorts, swimming pools and beaches that may offer easier sea entry. A calmer option for travellers interested in clear water, marine landscapes and a less hectic resort atmosphere. One of the main regions for large resorts, family holidays and All Inclusive or Ultra All Inclusive hotel concepts. Suitable for families, first-time visitors to Turkey and travellers who value developed hotel infrastructure and relatively convenient airport access. A large hotel selection makes Alanya interesting for families, groups and travellers who are paying close attention to their holiday budget. A region associated with spacious resorts and extended hotel services. It is often compared by families who put a stronger emphasis on comfort. The combination of sea, mountains and greenery creates a very different atmosphere from the flatter parts of the Turkish Riviera. A balanced option for families, classic beach holidays and travellers who appreciate developed tourist infrastructure. Bays, hills and coastal towns give this region a holiday style that naturally combines beach time, scenery, walks and exploring. Suitable for couples and travellers who appreciate bays, evening walks and a more lifestyle-oriented atmosphere. Nature, bays and a more relaxed pace make Fethiye interesting when you want to combine your hotel stay with landscapes and exploring. Combines beach time, a promenade and a more active resort atmosphere. Suitable if you do not want to spend the entire holiday inside the resort. A balanced option for families and travellers who want to combine beach time with outings and excursions. Suitable for families and travellers who prefer a calmer atmosphere on Turkey's Aegean coast. A convenient gateway to areas with bays, natural scenery and a more active style of coastal holiday. In Greece, much of the holiday value can come from combining your hotel with beaches, tavernas, villages, scenery and excursions. A balanced option for couples and families, allowing you to combine a hotel stay with walks and exploring the island. Particularly interesting for couples and travellers attracted by island scenery, bays and Mediterranean atmosphere. One of the most versatile choices: beaches, gastronomy, towns to explore and many different hotel styles. A practical option for families and quieter beach holidays, with a relaxed Mediterranean holiday rhythm. Suitable for travellers who prefer a greener island, nature and a calmer pace of holiday. A long warm season and resort areas with different personalities: from lively beach holidays to quieter family-oriented stays. Suitable for couples, groups and travellers looking for well-known beaches, outings and a more active resort atmosphere. Suitable for couples and quieter holidays, where the coast can be combined with a promenade and exploring. Suitable if you want to combine a seaside holiday with urban life, promenades and evenings out. One of the areas worth considering for families and travellers looking for a calmer, beach-focused holiday. A practical summer destination for travellers from the Republic of Moldova, with All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive options. A practical option for families with children and travellers who prefer a calmer resort atmosphere. A classic Black Sea resort with an active atmosphere, promenade and a varied selection of hotels. A large, active resort suitable for travellers who want plenty of options around the hotel. Suitable for travellers who value scenery, bays, promenades and a style of holiday that is generally less centred on huge resort complexes. A combination of beach, promenade and summer atmosphere, suitable for couples and travellers who want to spend time outside the hotel. Suitable for families and couples looking for a more relaxed holiday beside the Adriatic Sea. For travellers who place a stronger emphasis on bays, panoramic views and a slower holiday rhythm. Filter the map by country or region to quickly compare the location of each destination. Coordinates are used as an approximate reference for each tourist area. A cheaper hotel may come with a longer transfer, a less convenient beach, a different room standard or more limited services. A slightly more expensive package may offer a better location, more convenient beach access or facilities that reduce additional expenses during your stay. For a family, calculate the total holiday budget: transport, baggage, transfer, excursions and services that are not included in the hotel concept. Admiral.Travel's thematic offers include holidays departing from Chisinau, but the exact package composition should always be confirmed separately. Egypt and Turkey may have packages including flights and transfers, while ground transport can be a practical alternative for Bulgaria depending on the offer. Before booking, check the schedule, baggage allowance, airport, transfer type and approximate journey time to your hotel. Check the beach, sea entry, distance to the room, meal schedule and children's facilities. Hotel location, promenade access and an attractive surrounding area may matter more than a large aquapark. If you spend most of your holiday at the hotel, infrastructure and the exact UAI concept become more important. If you spend a lot of time away from the hotel, a well-selected All Inclusive package may be enough. The beach and hotel profile can influence your holiday more than a small difference in price. Minibar, drinks, restaurants and snacks may follow different rules at different hotels. This is particularly important for families with children and shorter holidays. Hotels in the same category can have very different beaches, rooms and services. Documents and entry conditions should be checked with official sources before travelling. Check the airport, schedule and transport services included in your package. Confirm the baggage allowance and conditions for your selected transport. Check whether it is included, the transfer type and approximate duration. Check official sources for requirements valid at the time of travel. Check the local currency and convenient payment options before departure. Confirm meals, snacks, drinks, minibar conditions and à la carte restaurant rules. For large resorts and Ultra All Inclusive, start by comparing Antalya, Belek, Side, Kemer, Alanya, Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada. For scenery and a more relaxed atmosphere, consider Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, the Greek islands or the Montenegro coast. For families, Antalya/Lara, Hurghada, Halkidiki, Albena and Protaras are useful starting points for comparison. Turkey and Egypt are suitable for large resorts and extended hotel services, Greece and Cyprus for Mediterranean holidays with opportunities to explore, Bulgaria for the summer season, and Montenegro for the Adriatic coast and scenery. Ultra All Inclusive may include additional services, but the exact concept differs from one hotel to another. UAI can be more interesting if you spend a lot of time at the resort, while a good All Inclusive package may be sufficient if you plan many excursions and days away from the hotel. Antalya/Lara, Belek, Side, Hurghada, Halkidiki, Albena and Protaras are areas worth comparing. The exact hotel, beach and type of sea entry remain decisive. Egypt is interesting for the Red Sea, snorkeling and holidays outside the European summer season. Turkey offers a very large selection of resorts and is particularly suitable during the warmer months. Bodrum, Fethiye, Paphos, Zakynthos, Kemer and the Montenegro coast are good options if you want to combine beach time, scenery and promenades. It depends on the exact holiday package. Before booking, check the transport, airport, baggage allowance, airport–hotel–airport transfer and any additional services separately.Beach Holidays 2026: All Inclusive and Ultra All Inclusive
The right holiday starts with the right resort area
The beach
The transfer
Meal concept
The season
Which hotel concept suits your holiday?
Comfort and more predictable daily holiday expenses
Especially interesting when you plan to spend a lot of time at the resort
What kind of holiday are you looking for?
Compare resorts by atmosphere and holiday style
Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam
🤿 SnorkelingSharm El Sheikh
👨👩👧 FamiliesHurghada
🌊 QuieterMarsa Alam
Antalya/Lara, Alanya, Belek, Kemer and Side
🌴 ResortAntalya / Lara
💶 PracticalAlanya
✨ Premium segmentBelek
⛰️ Sea + mountainsKemer
🏖️ FamiliesSide
Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Kuşadası, Didim, Özdere and Dalaman
💙 LifestyleBodrum
🌿 NatureFethiye
⚓ PromenadeMarmaris
🗺️ ExcursionsKuşadası
☀️ AegeanDidim & Özdere
🌅 BaysDalaman
Rhodes, Zakynthos, Crete, Halkidiki and Thassos
🇬🇷 IslandRhodes
💙 SceneryZakynthos
🍋 VarietyCrete
👨👩👧 FamiliesHalkidiki
🌿 Green islandThassos
Ayia Napa, Paphos, Limassol and Protaras
🎉 LivelyAyia Napa
🌅 RelaxedPaphos
🌆 City + seaLimassol
👨👩👧 FamiliesProtaras
Albena, Golden Sands and Sunny Beach
👨👩👧 FamiliesAlbena
🌊 Popular resortGolden Sands
☀️ Large resortSunny Beach
Budva, Petrovac, Bečići, Rafailovići and the Bay of Kotor
🇲🇪 AdriaticBudva & Petrovac
🌿 QuieterBečići & Rafailovići
🏔️ BaysHerceg Novi / Kumbor / Bijela
Where are the resorts?
When should you consider each beach destination?
Destination Period to consider What to keep in mind
🇪🇬 Egypt
Spring, autumn, winter
Interesting for sunshine outside the European summer season.
🇹🇷 Mediterranean Turkey
May–October
July and August can be very hot.
🌊 Aegean Turkey
June, September, early October
Interesting for scenery and more balanced temperatures.
🇬🇷 Greece
Summer and early autumn
The best period depends significantly on the exact island or region.
🇨🇾 Cyprus
Long warm-weather season
Mid-summer can be very hot.
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
June–September
Predominantly a summer beach destination.
🇲🇪 Montenegro
Summer season
Suitable for combining beaches with outings and exploring.
Compare the value of the package, not only the final price
Transport and transfer to the hotel
What to check before booking
Family with children
Couples
Resort-focused holiday
Lots of excursions
Mistakes to avoid when booking your 2026 holiday
Choosing only by price
Assuming every UAI concept is identical
Ignoring transfer time
Choosing only by star rating
Not checking current travel requirements
Useful information before your trip
Flight
Baggage
Transfer
Travel documents
Currency
Hotel concept
Do not choose only the country — choose the right resort for your holiday style
Frequently asked questions about beach holidays
Which All Inclusive destinations should I consider in 2026?
Which is better: All Inclusive or Ultra All Inclusive?
Where should I go with children?
Egypt or Turkey for an All Inclusive holiday?
Which destinations are suitable for couples?
Are the flight, transfer and baggage included?