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For an exciting summer getaway with a difference why not try Bourgas, Bulgaria. It has the pretty sand beaches, hot climate, and varied activities that a Summer getaway requires, all at a more affordable price than the Med. With its preserved medieval villages and monasteries, it's also a cultural mecca. No wonder that Bulgaria has been named the world's best budget destination.

Bourgas is the gateway for the popular southern Black Sea resorts such as Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Sozopol, Duni, and Elenite. Bourgas is a magnet for thousands visitors every year as the climate in summer is hot, sea temperatures average around 25C, and the beaches have fine golden sands and sloping dunes with cafes, snack bars, and lots of water sports. The Bulgarian Black Sea coast was inhabited centuries ago, dating back as far as the 5th century BC. Nowadays it is a magnet for many Bulgarians and foreign visitors every summer.

The Black Sea coast happens to boast some of the best spas in Eastern Europe. The sea climate, mineral baths, hot springs, and curative mud in the region makes the spa experience special.

Resort prices, particularly for alcohol and restaurant meals, are low. One can eat reasonably well in restaurants for under ten euros per person including drinks. The hotels are being rebuilt with a modern, trendy aesthetic. Theres nightlife in the Black Sea resorts, but the main emphasis here is on holidays for families and couples.

Bourgas itself is the largest city and seaside resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and worth a visit a visit for its museums, good restaurants and shops. It also has a pretty coastal park.