British holidaymakers still searching for a summer getaway could save hundreds of pounds by choosing a different beach destination, with new research revealing Sicily is now the cheapest option for a week in the sun.Data shows the Italian island tops the rankings at an average of £523 per person for a seven-night beach holiday, while prices have fallen across many of Europe’s most popular destinations despite the peak summer season.The research is based on the holidays couples clicked on through TravelSupermarket during June across the site’s 20 most searched-for beach destinations.Sicily has taken a surprising drop, which means it could be a great last-minute option for a Mediterranean escape.Sicily combines golden beaches with historic towns | GETTYCheapest beach destinationsSicily, Italy – £523 (-11.4%)Tenerife, Spain – £577 (-16.2%)Fuerteventura, Spain – £585 (-7.2%)Sardinia, Italy – £587 (-7.3%)Dalaman Area, Turkey – £591 (+7.4%)Antalya, Turkey – £594 (-0.6%)Algarve, Portugal – £603 (-14.6%)Gran Canaria, Spain – £607 (+8%)Kefalonia, Greece – £624 (+7.2%)Lanzarote, Spain – £625 (+4.3%)Zante, Greece – £639 (-10%)Malta – £641 (-11.3%)Crete, Greece – £644 (-8.9%)Corfu, Greece – £646 (-9.4%)Costa Blanca, Spain – £648 (-9.8%)Mallorca, Spain – £672 (-1.4%)Rhodes, Greece – £673 (-9.3%)Costa del Sol, Spain – £737 (+5%)Egypt – £801 (-1.2%)Maldives – £1,608 (+14.9%)Sicily combines golden beaches with historic towns, dramatic volcanic scenery and renowned Italian cuisine, making it one of Europe’s most varied holiday destinations.Tenerife takes second place at £577 per person and has recorded the biggest month-on-month price drop, falling 16.2 per cent. The Canary Islands remain a year-round favourite thanks to a warm climate, family-friendly resorts and volcanic landscapes.Fuerteventura and Sardinia complete the top four, with both offering long stretches of sandy coastline and crystal-clear waters. Turkey also continues to represent strong value, with both the Dalaman Area and Antalya featuring among the six cheapest destinations despite Dalaman recording a modest price increase.Elsewhere, Portugal’s Algarve has seen one of the steepest falls, with average prices dropping 14.6 per cent to £603 per person. The region remains popular with British tourists thanks to its picturesque beaches, dramatic cliffs, golf courses and reliable sunshine.Book great holidays for Tenerife | GETTYHolidaymakers considering Greece could also benefit from lower prices | GETTYHolidaymakers considering Greece could also benefit from lower prices, with Zante, Crete, Corfu and Rhodes all becoming cheaper month-on-month, while Malta has fallen by 11.3 per cent.Head of holidays and deals at TravelSupermarket, Chris Webber, said: “It’s rare to see prices falling this broadly across so many of the big beach destinations at the height of summer. “Sicily leading the list at £523 per person shows just how much value there is in the Med right now, and with Tenerife and the Algarve both seeing double-digit drops, holidaymakers who haven’t booked yet are in a strong position. It is well worth comparing a few destinations before you commit – the difference of a short flight could save you hundreds.”At the opposite end of the rankings, the Maldives remains the most expensive destination at an average of £1,608 per person, while Egypt costs £801.