With long stretches of pristine white sands, palm trees and aquamarine waters, the Maldives is a dream holiday destination. But a trip to the Maldives can set you back hundreds - if not thousands - of pounds, not to mention the fact it can take you nearly a day to get there with connecting flights.
Fortunately, there's a beach in the Mediterranean described as 'Maldives of Spain' - and it's a lot easier to get to. Playa de ses Illetes is a stunning beach located on the tiny island of Formentera.
It’s found on a peninsula which stretches north from the island, so it has a similar feel to the Maldivian Archipelago. It has beautiful crystal-clear, shallow waters and the sand even has a slight pink hue to it, thanks to tiny red fragments of coral.
