Head to the Algarve for a week in May from just £139pp with flights

WITH gorgeous sandy beaches and plenty of sun, the Algarve is one of the most family-friendly destinations around.

And to add to its appeal, this part of southern Portugal is also one of the most budget-friendly spots in western Europe.

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The Algarve offers fantastic value for money[/caption]

If you’re thinking about taking advantage of all the bank holidays in May, we’ve found some incredible deals for the Algarve, including a week in the sun from just £139pp with flights.

BA Holidays

• 4 nights room only at the 3* Parque Mourabel, Oasis Village & Pe do Lago in Vilamoura, departing London Gatwick on May 8, from £182pp
• 4 nights room only at the 3* The Patio Suite Hotel in Albufeira, departing London Gatwick on May 8, from £212pp
• 7 nights room only at the 3* Balaia Mar in Albufeira, departing London Gatwick on May 17, from £292pp
• 7 nights room only at the 3* Oceano Atlantico-Apartamentos Turisticos in Portimao, departing London Gatwick on May 17, from £304pp
• 7 nights B&B at the 4* Pestana Viking in Armacao de Pera, departing London Gatwick on May 6, from £334pp

Tui

• 4 nights self catering at the 3* Casa Mitchell Apartments in Albufeira, departing London Luton on May 14, from £280pp
• 4 nights self catering at the 4* Luna Hotel da Oura in Albufeira, departing London Luton on May 15, from £321pp
• 4 nights self catering at the 3* Vilamoura Golf Hotel e Apartamentos in Vilamoura, departing London Luton on May 7, from £329pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 4* Cerro Mar Garden Aparthotel in Albufeira, departing London Gatwick on May 11, from £394pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 4* Bellevue Apartments in Carvoeiro, departing London Gatwick on May 7, from £396pp
• 7 nights B&B at the 3* plus Cerro Da Marina in Albufeira, departing London Gatwick on May 7, from £420pp

On The Beach

• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Studio 17 by Atlantic Hotels in Portimao, departing London Stansted on May 10, from £139pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Plaza Real in Praia Da Rocha, departing London Stansted on May 10, from £157pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Algarve Mor in Praia Da Rocha, departing London Stansted on May 10, from £184pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Vale de Carros in Albufeira, departing London Stansted on May 10, from £196pp

Jet2 Holidays

• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Balaia Sol Holiday Club in Albufeira, departing London Stansted on May 3, from £332pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* plus Flor Da Rocha in Praia Da Rocha, departing London Stansted on May 3, from £358pp
• 7 nights B&B at the 3* plus Hotel Vasco Da Gama in Montegordo, departing London Stansted on May 3, from £355pp

Love Holidays

• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Plaza Real Atlantic Hotels in Praia Da Rocha, departing London Stansted on May 16, from £161pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Kings Apartments in Quarteira, departing London Stansted on May 17, from £178pp
• 7 nights self catering at the 3* Novochoro Apartments in Albufeira, departing London Stansted on May 16, from £186pp

We found the best last minute deals to Cape Verde – and they start from just £616pp with flights.

There are lots of cheap all inclusive deals to Turkey right now.

Or why not try Croatia for an early summer break; deals start from £293pp with flights.

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There are some fabulous beaches to be found in the Algarve[/caption]