Great value and superb surroundings can be had in places like Montenegro, Lisbon, Riga, etc. You get the best value for money and all that the more expensive destinations in Europe have on offer. Montenegro has miles of beaches, lakes, pine forests, castles, for tourists. Accommodation and food is cheap over here.
Portugal is considered by many experienced travel writers as the best budget travel destination in Europe. Great food, cheap wine, excellent cafes, superb views, cheap accommodation and a lot more can be had Lisbon.
The islands that are present on the Adriatic coast of Croatia are favored by German, American, and North American tourists who have discovered that they can enjoy the Mediterranean experience at much lower costs in these parts. Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a small city with a young population. It is a city of 20th century architecture and lots of parks. It also hosts around 10,000 cultural events every year. Affordability on food and tourist activities make Ljubljana a great little niche tucked in the Alps.
Riga, in Latvia, boasts of some of the best art nouveau architecture in Europe. The city offers its tourists excellent transportation and affordable accommodation. The huge central market in the city sells everything imaginable. Bottled water, milk, and beer sell for less than one euro.