Bulgaria beaches are best for Brits

Holidaymakers seeking the cheapest beach holidays this summer should avoid the Eurozone, according to new research.

The pound stretches furthest in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, analysis of 18 popular European destinations by Post Office Travel Money revealed.

The cost of a basket of tourist staples such as meals, drinks, sun cream and insect repellent in the Black Sea resort was found to be less than half the price of that in twothirds of the locations surveyed.

Two people can have an evening meal with wine in Sunny Beach for around £26, and lunch for under £9.

Mediterranean resort town Marmaris took the runner-up spot in the study due to the plummeting Turkish lira,

“The cost of eating out is always a big consideration”

down 25% year-on-year compared with sterling.

Tourists are getting 20% more for their money than a year ago, as the favourable currency rate is combined with low local prices as Turkey seeks to attract tourists after attacks and civil unrest.

The most expensive beach destination was found to be Sorrento, Italy, where evening meals typically cost around £64, with lunch setting visitors back £32.

Andrew Brown, of Post Office Travel Money, said: “The cost of eating out is always a big consideration for holidaymakers.”

Top value for a basket of tourist staples at European beach destinations: