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WE all need a holiday every-now-and-then, but sometimes the high cost of travel makes it feel impossible.

But travelling in Europe doesn't have to be expensive, if you know where to go and when to go.

Here are the cheapest city breaks on the continent (including the flights!).

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Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is the largest unfinished Catholic church in the worldCredit: Getty
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Malaga has some of the most stunning views in SpainCredit: Getty

Spain

Malaga

Malaga enjoys one of the warmest winters in Europe, with tempreatures rarely dropping below 12°C.

That makes it a great place to travel to, throughout the year.

to Sol Guadalmar, from £195pp, would be a great way to catch some rays before winter hits the UK.

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Barcelona

Barcelona is known for its stunning and artistic Gothic Quarter, as well as the beach clubs that stay open well into the night.

It's a city that has something for everyone and it's a city that caters for everyone too.

Barcelona produces some of the best food in Spain, which you can enjoy in a warm, winter sun.

You can travel with or with .

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Krakow was once Poland's capital cityCredit: Getty
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A story about Gdansk's Neptune fountain involves the god transforming all the fountain's water into vodkaCredit: Getty

Poland

Krakow

Krakow is one of the most exciting cities in Poland, having once been the nation's capital.

The city is home to Wawel Castle which is over 1000 years old and was once said to house a dragon.

You can visit the legendary Polish city, with or .

Gdansk

Gdansk is known as the Amber Capital in the Baltic Sea, because so much of the gem washes up on its shores.

The city has beautiful architecture, such as its Neptune Fountain, and restaurants with great food that don't cost a fortune.

Tourists can travel to Gdansk with .

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Work to build Prague's Charles Bridge began in 1327Credit: Getty

Prague, Czechia

Prague is nicknamed "The City of a Hundred Spires", thanks to its beautiful architecture.

The Czech capital's Old Town is perhaps its most famous area, with the Astronomical Clock Tower being home to the third oldest astronomical clocks in the world.

Holidaymakers can travel to the beautiful city with .

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Porto is Portugal's second largest cityCredit: Getty Images

Porto, Portugal

Porto is believed to have been inhabited since the 8th Century, making it one of the oldest cities in Europe.

The second largest city in Portugal is home to the iconic Ponte Dom Luis I bridge, which was built by the protegee of Paris' Eiffel Tower architect Gustave Eiffel.

Sun-seekers can travel to Porto with Love Holidays for the .

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Budapest was originally three cities named Buda, Óbuda, and PestCredit: Alarmy Stock Photo

Budapest, Hungary

Budapest was once three cities named Buda, Óbuda, and Pest before they merged to become the Hungarian capital.

The city is loved by tourists for its long history, beautiful riverboat tours and low prices.

You can travel to the beloved Hungarian city with .

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Berlin is nine times bigger than ParisCredit: Getty

Berlin, Germany

Berlin is one of the most dynamic and exciting cities in Europe, but it is also one of the most thought-provoking.

The city has chosen to reflect it's long history with poignant monuments, from the Berlin Wall at the East Side Gallery to the Holocaust Memorial.

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Of course, the German capital is also known for its incredible nightlife too with some of its clubs being the most stylish in the world.

Visitors can travel to Berlin with .

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