If you're dreaming of one last beach getaway before winter sets in, Bulgaria might just be the perfect destination.
The seaside town of Nessebar has claimed the top spot in easyJet's Cheap Beach Index as Europe's most budget-friendly coastal escape for autumn holidays.
The airline's new ranking evaluated 20 European beach destinations, comparing everything from flight prices and hotel costs, to the price of a cold beer by the sea.
It turns out that Nessebar, often called the Pearl of the Black Sea, offers incredible value that's hard to beat anywhere else on the continent.
Nessebar is the cheapest place for some last-minute sunshine
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Cheapest beach breaks
- Nessebar, Bulgaria
- Budva Riviera, Montenegro
- Costa de Almería, Spain
- Costa Dorada, Spain
- Medulin, Croatia
- Nin, Croatia
- Alicante, Spain
- Malaga, Spain
- Halkidiki, Greece
- Zakynthos, Greece
- Kos, Greece
- Corfu, Greece
- Puglia, Italy
- Rhodes, Greece
- Kefalonia, Greece
- Lefkada/Parga, Greece
- Split, Croatia
- Chania, Greece
- Dubrovnik Riviera, Croatia
- Olbia, Sardinia, Italy
In Nessebar - which took the top spot - a pint will set you back just £1.60, while a night in a three-star hotel costs only £45. Return flights from the UK come in at an affordable £70, making it easy to escape for a quick break. Food prices are equally wallet-friendly.
You can treat yourself to an ice cream for £1.20, enjoy a family meal for £28, or splash out on a three-course dinner for two at just £22.
These rock-bottom prices helped Nessebar achieve an outstanding score of 94.1 out of 100 on the index.
Montenegro's Budva Riviera secured second place in the rankings, though prices there are slightly higher. A beer costs £1.90 and three-star accommodation costs around £55 per night.
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Alicante was one of the Spanish destinations where Britons can enjoy an affordable break
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Ice cream will cost you £1.50, while families can expect to pay £35 for a meal out. Couples will spend £30 on a three-course dinner. Return flights match Nessebar, at £70.
Spain's Costa de Almería took third place, with Costa Dorada coming in fourth. The Croatian resort of Medulin in Pula completed the top five most affordable autumn beach destinations in Europe.
easyJet's UK country manager, Kevin Doyle, said: "With summer behind us, there is plenty of opportunity to still find great weather throughout the early autumn across Europe.
"With thousands of flights across hundreds of routes from the UK throughout September mean great value beach breaks are still available across Europe. Our Cheap Beach Index offers a brilliant variety of value choices for passengers looking for one last dose of summer sun and fun."