EVERYONE loves a bargain when it comes to a holiday, and a little-known town in Bulgaria has been revealed as the cheapest.
easyJet has done all the calculations for us and revealed it’s the Cheap Beach Index with the 20 best destinations for an affordable getaway in Europe.
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At the very top of the list with pretty beaches, beers for £1.60 and a stay in a three star hotel that will set you back just £45 per night is Nessebar, known as the ‘Pearl of the Black Sea.
It’s a town on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast known for its history, seaside and its charming cobblestone streets.
Not only is it a great place for relaxing and enjoying the Bulgarian sunshine, but it’s very affordable too.
The average price of an ice cream is £1.20, a family meal is priced around £28, and a three course dinner for two cost just £22.
Getting to Nessebar isn’t hard either as easyJet offers direct flights to Burgas from £32.99 – from Burgas, Nessebar is just a 35-minute drive away.
Nessebar is split into the Old Town and the New Town.
The New Town is filled with seafood restaurants, shops and trendy bars and hotels.
The Old Town which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, is reachable from the mainland by a narrow causeway.
On the approach is a windmill of Nessebar, it was built in the 19th century and is a symbol of the town’s rich maritime history.
In Old Nessebar are several ancient ruins and monuments like the Church of Saint Stephen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dating back to the 11th century.
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One of the most significant ancient attractions in Nessebar is the Thracian necropolis, which dates back to the 6th century BC, which has 40 tombs.
There’s also the Nessebar Archaeological Museum, which offers a glimpse into the town’s history.
One writer who visited Nessebar revealed their favourite restaurant in the old town.
They said: “One of the cheapest, and freshest, places to grab something to eat in the old town is a restaurant called Hemingway.
“I indulged in traditional Bulgarian dishes, such as banitsa (a pastry dish) and kebapcheta (a grilled meat dish), while enjoying stunning views of the sea with a meal costing £6 and a cocktail £4.
“During the summer months, local street food vendors line the streets giving tourists even more pocket-friendly choices.”
Nessebar South Beach, is known for its golden sand and bright waters, another popular beach is Irakli Beach, which is about 30 minutes away from Nessebar by car.
It can still be enjoyed during autumn too, in October, Bulgaria has average daytime temperatures of 18C.
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Coming in second place to Nessebar is Budva Riviera in Montenegro where visitors can get a beer for £1.90 and coffee for £1.50.
Return flights are £70, a stay at a three-star hotel is £55 and meals for a couple start are on average £30.
The Budva Riviera sits on the Adriatic coast in western Montenegro, centered around the ancient city of Budva.
Visitors can go to the family-friendly Petrovac beach, or take a boat trip to the beaches of Sveti Nikola Island.
Another bargain destination is Costa de Almería in Spain, which is known for the unique Tabernas Desert and its golden beaches.
Here, beers are £3, an ice cream costs £1.80, and return flight is £60.
For bargain beers, head to Spain, in Costa Dorada, Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol beers cost £2.55.
Plus, here’s the most affordable European holiday destination that’s one of the world’s booziest countries – even McDonald’s serves beer.
And check out the four European holiday destinations without the new confusing entry rules – but with £26 flights and insanely cheap beers.
Top 20 easyJet’s new Cheap Beach Index
These are the cheapest holiday destinations according to easyJet…
- Nessebar, Bulgaria
- Budva Riviera, Montenegro
- Costa de Almería, Spain
- Costa Dorada, Spain
- Medulin, Croatia
- Nin, Croatia
- Costa Blanca, Spain
- Costa del Sol, Spain
- Halkidiki, Greece
- Zakynthos, Greece
- Kos, Greece
- Corfu, Greece
- Puglia, Italy
- Rhodes, Greece
- Kefalonia, Greece
- Lefkada/Parga, Greece
- Split & nearby, Croatia
- Chania, Greece
- Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia
- Olbia (Sardinia), Italy
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