The world-class Thracian Cliffs Resort in Bulgaria has been bestowed membership of the prestigious Leading Golf Courses Europe collection following a recent inspection visit by its senior team. 

The luxury Black Sea venue has gained many admirers since opening in 2011, with images of its sensational cliff-top Gary Player golf course being transmitted around the world. It also successfully hosted the 2013 Volvo World Match Play Championship and scooped the 'European Golf Resort of the Year 2014' award, bestowed by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO). 

Following a personal visit headed by Wolfgang Kunneth, president of the Leading Golf Courses Europe, Thracian Cliffs was installed as the latest member, joining other elite courses in Europe including Costa Navarino, Son Gual, Monte Rei and Open Championship venue Turnberry.

Receiving the membership award, Thracian Cliffs' general manager, Claudio Marini, said: “We are delighted that Mr. Kunneth and his team have chosen to inaugurate our fantastic golf course into its prestigious collection of venues.

“It will help us in showcasing our wonderful product across Europe and we look forward to welcoming members of these iconic venues to experience Thracian Cliffs Resort.”

Offering a choice of two high-spec residential villages, gourmet restaurants, a bijou spa and its own beach club, Thracian Cliffs offers plenty for both golfers and lifestyle seekers – all within the unique environment of the Cape Kaliakra coast, which boasts an average of 10 hours' daily sunshine between the months of April and October.

For more information about Thracian Cliffs Resort or to book a break call 00 359 570 92222, email reservations@thraciancliffs.com or visit www.thraciancliffs.com.

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Thracian Cliffs Resort – www.thraciancliffs.com – is an award-winning golf, beach and spa resort situated on the stunning Black Sea coast in Bulgaria. Selected as the host venue for the European Tour's prestigious Volvo World Match Play Championship in May 2013 and voted 'European Golf Resort of the Year 2014' by the International Association of Golf Tour Operators (IAGTO), Thracian Cliffs Resort is accessed via Varna and Bourgas airports (45 minutes and two hours respectively).

Boasting a Gary Player Signature Course that is framed by rugged coastal cliffs and the blue hue of the Black Sea, the 18-hole, par-72 layout is a much-lauded addition to golfing legend Player's portfolio.

Despite opening only in 2011, it is already recognised as one of the world's most iconic golf courses, with Player himself stating: “You will not find a golf course like this anywhere else on the planet.” Offering a choice of two high-spec residential villages, gourmet restaurants, a bijou spa and its own beach club, Thracian Cliffs offers plenty for non-golfing guests and lifestyle seekers – all within the unique environment of the Cape Kaliakra coast, which boasts averages of 10 hours of daily sunshine and a daytime high of 22°C between the months of April and October.

Bulgaria was voted as 2014's best value destination for British holidaymakers in a recent Post Office survey.