Affordable beach resorts in Bulgaria to visit this summer – with beers under £2 and 1-week holidays from £316pp

BULGARIA has been a favourite for Brits for decades, and it's easy to understand why.

With its short flight times, hot weather, cheap drinks and dining options, the Balkan country is one of the most budget-friendly destinations for sun-seeking Brits.

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Summertime highs reach 35C during the day, with an average temperature of 27C.

Sunny Beach, Golden Sands and Albena are the most popular destinations along the Black Sea coast.

These affordable resorts are filled with activities, restaurants, beaches and hotels.

However, those seeking a quieter alternative can visit lesser-known spots like Veleka Beach in Sinemorets, Nessebar and Kavarna.

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Sunny Beach was also number seven on this year's Holiday Money Report by Post Office Travel Money.

According to the report, in Sunny Beach, a coffee should cost around £1.63, while a small bottle of local beer can be purchased for £1.86.

Meanwhile, a three-course evening meal for two, including a bottle of house wine, should cost around £39.31.

Although summer is quickly approaching, hundreds of holiday deals are still available from £316pp.

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• Check out the best deals to Bulgaria this summer here

To make it even better, there is a new sale with £75 off all bookings during the school summer holidays.

The discount comes from Balkan Holidays and is available for stays between July 20 and August 31.

To take advantage of the deals, you'll have to book by May 15 and use the code "SUM75".

The only catch is that the minimum booking value will have to be £900 or more and flying to Burgas.

Departures are available from 16 local airports, including London Gatwick, Manchester, Norwich, Newcastle, Belfast, Edinburgh, Bristol and Cardiff.

That said, the holiday company is also offering other discounts, and these are just a few of the cheapest deals we've spotted:

• 7 nights b&b at Hotel Arda in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - from £316pp
• 7 nights room-only at Smolian Hotel in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - from £326pp
• 7 nights b&b at Lira Hotel in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - from £328pp
• 7 nights b&b at Hotel & Apartments Sunny Day in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria - from £346pp

All the package holidays include return flights with a 22kg baggage allowance, accommodation and shared resort transfers.

The holidays can also be booked with £49pp deposits, and hundreds of free child places are available.

For more holiday deals, we've found all-inclusive holidays that won’t break the bank this June.

Meanwhile, Benidorm has 25C highs, cheap packages from £187pp and beers for less than £2.

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_{Prices correct at the time of publication.}

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