6 flights for under £50

1. Ibiza, Spain from £45

Grab some late season Spanish sun by jetting off to the Balearic party island. Ibiza isn’t just about dancing in discos and drinking 'til all hours – you can take it easy simply spending your days sunbathing on one of the many gorgeous playas around the island, some of which boast beachside restaurants serving up fresh seafood.

2. Krakow, Poland from £37

Lager, lager, lager… With so many traditional, atmospheric pubs serving good value beer, it’s no surprise that Krakow is popular with British stag parties. Skyscanner’s very own old Cracovian, recommends the CK Browar, where the beer is brewed right there in front of you and served in big tubes.

3. Carcassonne, France from £36

Carcassonne, in the lovely Languedoc in south-west France, is a tale of two cities. The lower town is great for shopping and eating out, while up above it, the Cité is basically a massive castle. With its turrets and ramparts it looks so perfect it should be in Disneyland. It looks even better by night when it’s all lit up.

4. Zadar, Croatia from £35

Trendy Zadar on the Dalmation coast stays hot and sunny well into autumn, so it’s just right for a late-season sun getaway. Beautiful beaches, unspoilt coastline and get-away-from-it-all islands are within easy reach but the city itself boasts both ancient Roman ruins and happening nightlife.

5. Pisa, Italy from £34

You can’t go to Pisa without getting a photo of you holding up its Leaning Tower, but there’s lots more to do in this pretty, romantic city in Tuscany. Pick a place for pizza in Piazza dei Cavaleri or a tourist-free trattoria around Via San Martino.

6. Bremen, Germany from £27

This chocolate box German city is famous for its Christmas market – one of the best in Europe – but you needn’t wait until the snow is falling to have a break in Bremen. Admire the architecture of the quaint Schnoor quarter, and sit back in the sun beside the River Weser with a locally-brewed Becks.