Europe's 'most underrated' summer holiday spot is cheap and '10 out of 10'

An influencer who has journeyed through the likes of Thailand and Iceland has hailed a European treasure as '10 out of 10'.

TikTok travel enthusiast 'Hannah' is pointing us towards what she calls 'by far the most underrated country' she's ever been to - and it's a steal for those looking to save this summer. The hidden gem in question? Malta.

On her TikTok account (@hannahshols), she shared: "Malta is by far the most underrated country I think I've ever visited. This is why you need to put it on your 2024 travel list."

She also gave a breakdown of expenses: "A quick cost breakdown - we paid just over £400 each, five nights in Solana Hotel and spa. That included flights, accommodation, breakfast, baggage and transfers... So, here's a couple of things that I would not miss out if you're heading to Malta this year."

Despite its size, Malta packs a punch with ancient wonders such as the Megalithic Temples, which are older than Stonehenge and the pyramids of Egypt. It's also famed for its stunning sea caves and the iconic Blue Lagoon.

Hannah, who shared her Malta travel recommendations, first pointed out that the starting point should be Valletta - its walled capital city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its historical significance. She stated: "Please just spend a day in Valletta roaming around, street dining, going to the boutique shops, wandering in and out of the gardens, seeing the cannons being fired at the saluting battery and checking out the harbour front.

"Once you're bored of city life, please book a boat trip! So, we booked the Gozo, Comino and Blue Lagoon tour through Get Your Guide."

Gozo, an island far less densely populated than Malta's capital, also has attractions to offer travellers. Spending just £29 on a boat journey here became Hannah's 'favourite day'.

She took the opportunity to add: "Just one thing I loved about Malta was that it was like nowhere I'd ever been before. It's got such strong Arabic and Roman influences, it was just absolutely beautiful.

"And everyone we met just seemed so proud to be Maltese. So, overall Malta gets a 10 out of 10 from me and I could not recommend it enough."