A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.

Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.

Aleksander Sikora in Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
Aleksander Sikora in Malaga, Spain. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

The dad-of-two, who lives in Farnham, Surrey, snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his holiday.

He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19C heat.

With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.

Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
Malaga, Spain. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

After five hours wandering around, soaking up the sun and snapping shots on his drone, he headed back to the airport on foot - and was home by 8:30pm.

And the entire trip cost under £50 - after paying just £11 for a day's parking at Gatwick and £1 on his sausage rolls for sustenance.

Aleksander, a a retail employee trainer, said: "I told myself when I booked the flights that I wanted to keep my costs to the minimum.

Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

"I bought some sausage rolls and a bottle of water from Lidl the day before, and just ate and drank those in the day.

"It was a totally different atmosphere to the UK - it got up to 19 degrees and there wasn't one drop of rain.

"I just spent the whole day exploring a beautiful seaside spot - I did lots of steps but it was so relaxing.

"The views were the best thing. The south of Spain is just amazing."

Aleksander, who is originally from Silesia, south west Poland, booked the flights around a month before the trip, after scouring budget airline sites to catch a bargain.

The savvy globetrotter paid £11 for parking at Gatwick, so he could complete the hour-long drive from and to Farnham on the day, and avoid needing to stay the night in London.

Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

He woke up at 3am for his 6:50am WizzAir flight, and arrived in Malaga by around 10am.

His backpack contained his water, snacks, and passport alongside his drone to snap pictures and videos of the sights.

He spent the day wandering around the seaside town of Guadalmar, within walking distance of the airport, soaking up the sun and picturesque views.

He also looked around Plaza Mayor shopping mall, which has a series of art installations inside to enjoy.

Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
A nudist zone in Malaga. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

He said: "I was just exploring for the day. I just walked around the area, I wanted to see something new.

"I even passed a nudist beach! Although the water was too cold even for them to swim in."

Aleksander walked around 15km in total for the day but found the day so relaxing and enjoyable that he felt "refreshed."

Aleksander Sikora's trip to Malaga, Spain. A savvy travel-lover flew to Malaga for a day by the seaside for only £44 - taking just his passport, water bottle and a pack of sausage rolls.Aleksander Sikora, 41, fancied escaping rainy England for a day - and searched for budget flights.The dad-of-two snapped up £32 return flights to Malaga, Spain, and set off on January 31 from Gatwick, on his day off.He spent the day wandering around the nearby town of Guadalmar, strolling along the beach and enjoying sun and 19 degree heat.With a plan to keep the day trip as affordable as possible, he brought his own fuel - an eight-pack of sausage rolls bought from Lidl the day before, and a water bottle to refill throughout the day.
Malaga, Spain. (Aleksander Sikora / SWNS)

He wandered back to the airport before his 4.50pm flight with Vueling, and was back at Gatwick for 7:30pm.

He said: "After a day in the sun, the best thing was when the pilot announced there was heavy rain back in the UK.

"I knew then that I hadn't wasted the day. Everything was perfect."

An hour later, he was back at home - feeling relaxed and fulfilled from the trip.

He added: "I recommend everyone does this kind of day trip at least once in their life.

"It must be the cheapest way to spend time abroad."