According to an annual barometer conducted by Post Office Travel Money, the Sunny Beach resort in Bulgaria is the cheapest European destination for tourists who want to spend their seaside vacation this summer, with daily expenses being approximately one-third lower compared to Eurozone resorts and nearly 11% lower than last year. Sunny Beach has maintained its top position for the 6th consecutive year.
The barometer analyzes daily costs for nine products in 20 European resorts, from coffee, mineral water, and beer to sunscreen and main meals for two people. Accommodation costs are not included.
According to the study, expenses for the nine items range from approximately £39 in the Sunny Beach resort to nearly £81 in the Greek resort of Crete and £143 in the Italian resort of Sorrento.
Prices have decreased in most resorts compared to last year, with the largest drops observed in Limassol, Cyprus (-20.2%), Algarve, Portugal (-16.2%), and Sunny Beach (-10.7%).
Here is the ranking of the resorts:
– Sunny Beach (Bulgaria) – £38.86
– Algarve (Portugal) – £57.45
– Marmaris (Turkey) – £59.13
– Torremolinos (Spain) – £65.59
– Benidorm (Spain) – £78.05
– Crete (Greece) – £80.85
– Paphos (Cyprus) – £84.27
– Sliema (Malta) – £89.57
– Limassol (Cyprus) – £93.58
– Alicante (Spain) – £95.24
– Mallorca (Spain) – £96.88
– Porec (Croatia) – £98.47
– Halkidiki (Greece) – £101.28
– Corfu (Greece) – £103.82
– Zadar (Croatia) – £106.47
– Puglia (Italy) – £112.34
– Nice (France) – £116.02
– Lisbon Coast (Portugal) – £118.99
– Ibiza (Spain) – £131.72
– Sorrento (Italy) – £142.94.
Source: Profit
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most affordable European seaside resort in 2024?
Sunny Beach in Bulgaria has been named the cheapest European seaside resort for the sixth consecutive year, with daily costs significantly lower than those in the Eurozone.
What expenses are included in the Post Office Travel Money barometer?
The barometer tracks the cost of nine common tourist items, including coffee, beer, mineral water, sunscreen, and a three-course meal for two. Accommodation costs are excluded.
Which resorts saw the biggest price decreases compared to last year?
The most significant price drops were recorded in Limassol, Cyprus (-20.2%), Algarve, Portugal (-16.2%), and Sunny Beach, Bulgaria (-10.7%).