The most beautiful bays in Bulgaria. The best beaches in Bulgaria: descriptions, hotels, reviews
Today, Bulgarian beaches are the best in Europe in terms of price-quality ratio for family holidays in the summer, taking into account their proximity to Ukraine and an easy visa regime.
The most popular resorts in Bulgaria and the most suitable places for holidays with children at sea and for family holidays, characteristics of beaches, infrastructure, tips for choosing hotels. How to find comfortable private accommodation on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, on your own for a holiday in Bulgaria with children. Where to go to Bulgaria, which resort to choose. How to find budget accommodation on the Bulgarian coast.
Comfortable summer, a measured ratio of city attractions and nature, the Black Sea, developed infrastructure, low prices, budget healthy holidays at sea - all this is about the resorts of Bulgaria. My children grew up on them and at the moment, having visited two dozen countries on three continents, all other things being equal, they will choose Bulgaria without hesitation for the seventh or eighth time.
To date Bulgarian beaches are the best in Europe in terms of price-quality ratio for a family holiday in the summer, taking into account the proximity to Ukraine and an easy visa regime. Not to mention the pricing policy sea resorts of Ukraine already very close to Bulgaria and in some positions it even took a step forward.
All resorts in the text of the article are located in the order in which they appear on the map, first - those closest to Ukraine.
To travel to Bulgaria you need a visa. A Bulgarian visa allows you to transit through Romania. Multishengen is also suitable. Citizens of Ukraine and Moldova do not need a visa if they have a biometric passport.
Albena resort in Bulgaria
Ideal for children and family holidays. Wide beach, gentle entrance to the sea, many trees and very clean air. Located next to the Balta nature reserve. It is better to stay with children in the center of the resort, on the first line. Almost everywhere there are play complexes, swimming pools and mini-water parks, children's animation, amusement parks, slides.
How to find budget hotels in Albena resort
In addition to traditional hotels, a large offer of private villas with sea views, in the first line can be found on Booking.com
Resort Obzor
The longest beach on the coast, a calm and warm resort for families. There is a green park not far from the beach. This resort was very good feedback my trusted friends, which is why I included him in the list.
How to find budget accommodation in the resort of Obzor
It is more profitable and faster to search for accommodation on websites of hotel reservation and search systems.
Resort Elenite
A classic gated resort with hotels on the first line, active entertainment and sports grounds on the hotel premises. There is a water park, swimming pools, attractions for children and evening discos for children.
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Resort Sveti Vlas (Saint Vlas)
Located near Sunny Beach, a beautiful seaside resort with its own yacht club. Suitable for budget family holidays - there are many apartments here.
From hotels I can recommend - Paradise Beach with its own beach, including free umbrellas and sun loungers.
"...Saint Vlas and Sunny Beach are adjacent youth resorts with a large number of high-rise apartments, hotels, discos, bars, etc. There is a beautiful promenade, a marina with yachts, good beaches. The infrastructure is well developed.
From apartments I recommend - Victorio, 300 meters to the beach, budget, kitchen and other home amenities. 
Sunny Beach
Most popular resort in Bulgaria along with Golden Sands. Nevertheless, this is a budget place for a family vacation. There are many hotels of 2*-3* level. The main life hack of this place is not to settle in the center of the resort if you don’t want to join the company of British students and feel the “atmosphere” of frenzy and revelry.
Sunny Beach- this is the south Bulgaria, you can rest from the beginning of June. A free shuttle bus runs throughout the resort. Nearby ancient Nessebar– one of the most beautiful cities on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.Find a hotel in Sunny Beach resort
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Please note the following hotels - Hotel Dune, Golden Dreams, Burgas Beach– animation, playgrounds.
The following hotels operate on an all-inclusive basis:
Trakia 3*+ And Trakia Plaza 4* they have a common territory, the hotels are distinguished by the comfort of their rooms, a swimming pool with slides and animation.
hotel Strandzha 4* – quiet area of the resort, first line, children's pool, animation.
Mercury 4* – mini-club, children's slide and swimming pool, animation
Chrysanthemum 4*– fresh rooms, children’s pool, mini-club, animation
Resort village Ravda
It's very close Ravda village, I mentioned him as the best resort in Bulgaria for children and family holidays. Pay attention to him.
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Resort Pomorie
There is no such luxurious greenery as in St. Constantine and Helena, but the housing is a little cheaper and the sea is warmer due to the fact that the resort is located further south. Besides Pomorie- a balneological resort, even Israelis come here because of the cheapness. They say that the local mud is no worse than its “sister” from the Dead Sea.
Nearby are Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Burgas.
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Hotels are worth looking for from the outside Grand Hotel Pomorie(as a guide). On the other hand, where it is hotel St. George– rocky beaches, it won’t be very convenient with children.
Festa Via Pontica Resort– a family resort, a little far from the sea, but captivating with the comfort and size of the rooms. Nearby there is a historical Via Pontica winery, which has been operating since 1932. The excellent rose wine is worth trying.
Resort Sozopol
– a calmer, intimate town for family holidays with a beautiful ancient historical part. A good beach of great length - from the “cultured” one closer to the center to the wild nudist one in the remote part. Also big choice catering - from shawarma to decent establishments on the embankment.
In the vicinity of Sozopol, for those who like privacy, I can recommend a couple of hotels.
ARKUTINO RESORT 4*- a cozy and very quiet hotel near , suitable for families with children, no discos, but organic products from the farm and a fresh Black Sea breeze. The hotel is located on a hill - you will have to go up and down often. Walking to the sea along a wooden boardwalk through the Dunes - this has its own romance.
LAGUNA BEACH RESORT & SPA 4*- on the other hand, it is located on the coast and is suitable for families for a long holiday. Apartments of varying sizes and prices, there are three-storey villas with kitchens and terraces, some are surprising in scale and luxury for Bulgaria.
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Apartments and private housing
If you want to combine budget and home comfort, then my advice is to look for an apartment or other private housing in Booking.com - Sozopol
Resort Duni
Gated resort, for those who prefer a quiet reservation near the sea to noisy villages and resort towns, which includes a beach, sun loungers, restaurants, sports activities and a calm atmosphere.
A wide beach, sand dunes, picturesque nature and a thousand activities for lovers of outdoor activities, from darts to trails for skiing and mountain biking. All conditions for children from toddlers to 12 years old.
Feature of the resort- a local amphitheater, which by the end of the day turns into the center of evening life.
How to find budget accommodation in the Duni resort
Hotels in Duni convenient to search on the aggregator website Hotels Combined (Room Guru)- he is looking for the best priced accommodation on dozens of booking sites. 
How to get to Bulgaria
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Which beach should you go to on holiday in Bulgaria? Where in Bulgaria is the best place to relax with a group of friends, and which beaches are perfect for a family holiday? In this article, we will look together at the beaches of the Sunny Beach resort and the southern Black Sea coast - the Burgas region.
Brief information about beach resorts in Bulgaria
- Sea in Bulgaria: Black Sea, unsalted sea and very comfortable for swimming
- Main seaside resorts in Bulgaria: Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Bulgarian south (coast south of Burgas)
- Largest airports at sea: ,
- Airfare Moscow-Burgas from 20 Euro one way
- Airfare Moscow-Varna from 60 Euro one way
- Season in Bulgaria: the sea is well warmed up from the second half of June until mid-September
- Average air temperature in the season: +25 +27 in early June and May, +28 +32 in July and August, up to +30 in September
- Average water temperature per season: max. +20 in May, +23 +25 in July and August, +23 in September
General description of Bulgarian beaches
All city beaches in Bulgaria have lifeguards and umbrellas and sun loungers are available for rent. Information about air and water temperatures is posted at the rescue towers every day. Also, a flag of a certain color is hung on the lifeguard towers - green (swimming is allowed), yellow (swimming is allowed) and red (large waves, swimming on mattresses and far from the shore is prohibited, entry into the water is allowed in certain places). The beaches in Bulgaria are very clean and are regularly cleaned and free of algae. The beaches here are much cleaner than in Spain or Montenegro.
For the most part, the beaches of Sunny Beach and southern Bulgaria are sandy, with a gentle and very comfortable entry into the water along soft sand. We saw entry into the water over rocks only, perhaps, on a wild beach near the resort of St. Vlas. The water in the Black Sea is unsalted, although in the summer of 2017 it became more salty due to microorganisms that arrived here. Which, by the way, painted the Black Sea an amazing turquoise color for these places.
City beaches offer a lot of entertainment: banana and bun rides, windsurfing, wakeboarding, catamaran riding and water skiing. Unlike Asia, rental points are located in strictly designated areas. In practice, this means that people swimming will not be disturbed by jet skis and other equipment. The sea in Bulgaria warms up well after the second half of June - up to +23 +24. At the end of May and beginning of June, the sea is still invigorating and cold with a water temperature of about +21. Smoking on the beaches is not prohibited, as is drinking alcohol. The cost of renting an umbrella or sun lounger on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is 5-6 leva (2.5-3 Euro) for the whole day. That is, for two sun loungers and an umbrella you will pay 15-18 leva (7.5-9 Euros) for 1 day. In addition to city beaches, Bulgaria also has wild beaches. However, there is no infrastructure on such beaches, and nudists often relax on them.
Unlike Italian resorts, in Bulgaria you can sunbathe around areas with umbrellas and sun loungers, and no one will kick you out of here. All beaches have bars where you can buy beer, soft drinks, ice cream, and a small snack such as a kebab or sandwich. There are no annoying sellers of all sorts of nonsense walking along the beaches, just like in Thailand, but occasionally you can meet sellers of sweet rolls (by the way, very, very tasty!) and corn.
You can get to the resort towns described in the article by ordering a convenient taxi transfer from Burgas Airport. I indicated the distance to the resorts from Burgas airport in the sign below.
Now let's move on to more detailed description the most popular beaches of Sunny Beach and southern Bulgaria. To begin with, I will show you a map of resorts in Bulgaria so that you can clearly see where the beaches I describe are located. When describing the beaches, I will go from north to south.
Elenite
Elenite is a fenced complex of luxury hotels with private beaches; entry to the complex is through a checkpoint with a security guard. The most famous hotels of the resort are Robinson Beach and Elenite Spa Villas with all-inclusive meals, private beaches, and water slides. Elenite is rightfully considered one of the most romantic corners on the Black Sea coast. In addition to hotels, there are luxury villas. Elenite is suitable for a quiet and measured holiday on your honeymoon. The most famous beach of the resort is Robinson Beach, which is about 700 meters long, the width of the beach is small - about 30-40 meters.
Saint Vlas
The beach in Sveti Vlas is large and divided into several small beaches. Here you can practice water sports or take a yacht ride. The entrance to the sea is very convenient. The sides of the beach are framed by rocks. Only the beaches with hotels in Sveti Vlas are equipped with umbrellas and sun loungers.
The resort is located at a distance from chain supermarkets, which is extremely inconvenient if you want to stay in apartments and eat on your own. There are only small private shops and grocery stores here. Sveti Vlas is one of the most elite holiday destinations in Bulgaria. All the infrastructure is here beautiful life: yacht club, casino, water park, nightclubs. In terms of its grooming, St. Vlas is not inferior to expensive resorts in Spain. The most popular resort hotels are the all-inclusive Moonlight Hotel and the Saint George Palace Hotel. I highly recommend the second hotel “St. George” for accommodation - we stayed at a hotel of the same chain and were very pleased with the service.
sunny Beach
The total length of the beach is 10 km. The beach is notable for its long and gradual entry into the water, which is well suited for children. The water on the beach is cloudy with sand. The city beach of Sunny Beach is huge and quite well equipped: there are sun loungers and umbrellas, cafes and bars. The Sunny Beach beach has been awarded the famous Blue Flag, which indicates its level of cleanliness.
The closest resort to Sunny Beach is . I didn’t really like the fact that it was too noisy on the beach in Sunny Beach, because... The British and Germans like to hang out here; entertainment on the beach includes beach volleyball, water sports and banana and bun rides. Sunny Beach is a very busy resort, and it’s definitely not worth going here for a quiet and measured family vacation. Sunny Beach is perfect for a holiday with friends, a hen or stag party, as well as for parties. Hotels on the first line in the Sunny Beach resort: Hotel Dune, DIT Evrika Beach Club Hotel.
Ravda
Ravda is a rapidly developing resort with lower prices than in Sunny Beach. Ravda has a water park, an amusement park, souvenir shops, cafes and traditional restaurants - mehana. There are no cultural entertainments in Ravda - there are only beach and family holidays. Tourists who lack entertainment in Ravda head in the evenings to Nessebar, which is just 15 minutes away by bus.
There are two beaches in Ravda: Akademika beach and South beach. Akademika Beach is a narrow strip of sandy beach stretched along the Black Sea. This is a long city beach with all the infrastructure: umbrellas, sun loungers, cafes serving Bulgarian and European cuisine. The water on the beach is clear, entry into the water is convenient.
The southern beach is wider and longer. It is located very close to large hotel complexes on the first line from the sea. To get to the beach you have to go down the mountain. A paved path lined with lush greenery leads to South Beach. Ravda was appreciated by many Russian stars who bought real estate here: Philip Kirkorov, Lolita, Boris Moiseev, Nadezhda Babkina. They bought themselves an apartment in the Emerald Beach Resort & Spa complex, which is located on the South Beach of Ravda.
Pomorie
A well-equipped resort for a beach holiday, where our compatriots prefer to relax. The resort has North and South beaches. The total length of the resort beaches is 2 km. The central city beach of Pomorie is considered to be the beach near the large hotel Grand Hotel Pomorie. The resort of Pomorie has both equipped beaches with sun loungers and umbrellas, and wild beaches without infrastructure. There are a lot of people on the equipped beaches during the season
The most modern beach of the resort is South Beach. The water on the South Beach is warm and clear, the sand is golden, the beach is equipped with special wooden platforms for easy access to the beach, nice sunbathing tents are available for rent at a price of 40-50 leva per day. It is convenient for families with children to relax here. The beach offers many water attractions. There are lifeguards on the beach. For solitude, you should go to the beach, located between the cities of Aheloy and Pomorie. By the way, in Pomorie there is Lake Pomorie, famous for its healing mud and salt water.
The most beautiful and well-equipped 5-star hotel near South Beach is Sunset Resort. This is a whole city with its own swimming pools, cafes and entertainment.
Burgas
Chernomorets
Another Bulgarian resort for a relaxing holiday with your family, which is absolutely not suitable for active youth. is located on a peninsula on the shore of a picturesque bay with a curved coastline. Here the tourist will find all the necessary infrastructure: grocery stores, restaurants, car rental. They are accommodated here mainly in guest houses and small hotels. For the most part, buildings in Chernomorets are low-rise, with houses with 1-2 floors predominating. A good option comfortable accommodation in Chernomorets - 3-star hotels Atia Resort and Hotel Debi, from where you can get to the beach in just 4-5 minutes of a leisurely walk. If you are going on vacation big company, then it is more profitable to rent an apartment on Airbnb for 4 people.
Chernomorets has two amusement parks, water activities, cafes and restaurants on the beach, and a botanical garden. The beaches of Chernomorets are very clean, located in cozy bays, so there are practically no waves here. The beaches are long (about 1.5-2 km), but quite narrow. Chernomorets is located a 10-minute drive from Sozopol, where you can go on an excursion after a long day at the beach. Water activities in the city include sailing on a yacht, boats and catamarans, banana boat rides, and fishing.
Sozopol
Tourists who want privacy head to the golden sandy Harmanite beach in the southern part of Sozopol. This beach is much wider and longer than Central Beach and offers many water activities, as well as beach soccer and volleyball courts. Goldfish Beach is located north of Sozopol and is extremely popular among Bulgarians. There is a surf school here and all the necessary beach infrastructure. A pleasure boat runs between Sozopol and Nessebar, but be careful - many people get seasick on it.
Dunes
Away from the bustle of the city is the Duni (or Duni) resort with a huge beach line. The dunes are located away from the main road from Burgas, so nothing will disturb your holiday here. The beaches of the Dunes resort have been awarded the blue flag. In total, there are 5 luxury hotels on site, the most popular of which is the Duni Marina Royal Palace Hotel complex on the first line by the sea with its own beach. The resort got its name thanks to the sand dunes that stretch along the coastline for a distance of more than 4 km, the width is no more than 100 meters.
The Dunes Resort is surrounded by pine forests on the territory of a nature reserve. The local air has a healing effect. Sea in the Dunes with crystal clean water. The beaches outside the hotel complex are wild and unequipped; campers from different countries in tents, as well as nudists. On the beaches of the Duni resort, beach sports and windsurfing are common.
Primorsko
If you are looking for privacy from the crowds of tourists, go to Perla, a beach near the former residence of Todor Zhivkov. The beach here is located in a cozy bay. The water here is very warm, and you can rent a sunbathing tent for the whole group for 30 leva (15 Euro) per day. The entry into the water on Perl is very gentle and long, which is convenient for children. Perla can be reached on foot from North Beach, but be aware that this will take you through a nudist strip.
The southern beach of Primorsko is more well-equipped: there are changing cabins, showers, and restaurants nearby. In addition, there are often food and drink vendors walking along the beach, which is very convenient. Umbrellas and sun loungers are rented here for 6 leva per day - a little more expensive than on the North Beach. The southern beach is located very close to the main shopping street of Primorsko - st. March, 3rd. There are many private aparthotels and guesthouses near South Beach.
Kiten
Bulgaria is the most popular country among Russian buyers of foreign real estate. In 2013, more than 10 thousand of our compatriots purchased local real estate. The most popular apartments are on the country's Black Sea coast.
“Bulgaria’s seaside resorts are in demand for a variety of segments of the population. Young people prefer large, noisy resorts; they have almost no opportunity to buy housing. Young families as well as older people like calm and quiet places, but some prefer cities due to accessibility medical care, better infrastructure and the opportunity to rent out housing all year round. Some people prefer good apartments in large resorts (in gated complexes) for long-term stays or for renting out housing,” says Todor Stoyanov, financial director Prime Property BG.
the site has compiled a list best resorts Bulgaria for family holidays with children and buying real estate. The rating is based on the following criteria: quality of beaches, infrastructure and attractions, level of safety, environmental conditions, cost of living and recreation.
Rating of Bulgarian resorts for holidays and home buying (maximum score - 10)
| Resorts | Beaches | Infra- structure and attractions particularity |
Level safe ness |
State ecology |
Price life and rest |
General point |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 41 | |
| 2 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 40 | |
| 3 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 39 | |
| 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 39 | |
| 5 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 38 | |
| 6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 38 | |
| 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 37 | |
| 8 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 36 | |
| 9 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 36 | |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 36 | |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 10> | 35 | |
| 12 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 35 | |
| 13 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 35 | |
| 14 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 34 | |
| 15 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 33 | |
| 16 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 32 | |
| 17 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 32 | |
| 18 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 31 | |
| 19 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 31 | |
| 20 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 30 | |
| 21 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 39 | |
| 22 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 28 | |
| 23 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 25 | |
| 24 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 23 | |
| 25 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 |
Sveti Vlas: a quiet resort for families
Sveti Vlas is a coastal town located 40 km from Burgas International Airport and 6 km from Sunny Beach. “Sveti Vlas is an ideal place for a quiet, measured holiday with the whole family. It feels like home, the complexes are cozy, and accommodation is inexpensive. The only drawback is that there is little greenery at the resort,” says Alexander D., who vacationed in Sveti Vlas in the summer of 2013 with his wife and two children.
This area has a special microclimate: the air is enriched with iodine ions, a fresh breeze blows from the sea, the Stara Planina Mountains and the surrounding hills keep it cool during summer heat. There are sunny days from May to September or a total of 70 days. Due to the combination of a mild climate and healthy air, many come to Sveti Vlas to treat their lungs.
All three beaches with a length of 1.5 km (Camping, Marina and Central) are marked with the Blue Flag. This award is given for environmental friendliness. The beaches are sandy, wide, free (money is taken only for sun loungers and umbrellas), with small bays convenient for swimming.
The tourist infrastructure of the resort is actively developing. Now there is a marina, shops and restaurants. Most streets are under video surveillance, so crime here is almost reduced to zero. Attractions include the Church of St. Andrew and the Temple of Athanasius the Great.
Some Bulgarian government officials have acquired houses in this town. Available real estate offers include apartments in hotel complexes, apartments and villas. Housing in Sveti Vlas is sold at prices from 22.6 thousand to 376 thousand euros. Apartment rental costs 25–55 euros per day.
Kranevo: an ideal holiday for children
“In the summer of 2012, we sent our children to the AquaLife water sports camp in the village of Kranevo. From June to July we rented a house there to live near our children. We enjoyed our vacation so much that in the future we plan to vacation only in Kranevo,” says Olga K.
From Kranevo to Varna Airport is about 30 minutes drive. Buses and minibuses also run regularly to Albena, Balchik, Dobrich and Golden Sands. All these resorts are nearby.
The beach in Kranevo is clean, with golden sand, 6 km long and up to 100 m wide. There are paid and free recreation areas. The seabed is flat, without dangerous currents or depth changes, so children can swim here without fear. Some tourists believe that Kranevo beach is the most convenient on the coast. The village also has mineral springs, which are used to treat various diseases.
Kranevo is a village, but it has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation: bars, discos, restaurants serving Bulgarian, Indian and Chinese cuisine, shops, hairdressers, a market and even children's attractions. On the beach you can rent catamarans, jet skis and windsurfing equipment. And yet, Kranevo is famous not for its nightlife, but for its quiet relaxation, so young people who are accustomed to noisy parties may find it boring here.
The resort has both hotels and a private sector. Prices for apartments in Kranevo range from 37 thousand to 80 thousand euros, for houses - from 62 thousand to 337 thousand.
Review: beautiful nature and warm sea
There are several beaches - sandy, pebble, concrete; one of them is marked with the Blue Flag. The sea is clean, warms up well, and the slope to the sea is gentle. However, not everyone likes the beaches in Pomorie: the sand has a gray-brown color due to its high iron content, there are rocks in some places, and sometimes in the morning the current carries algae.
In the surrounding area there are salt lakes, the healing properties of the water in which were known to the Byzantines and Thracians. It was used to treat wounds, rheumatism and skin diseases. Since Pomorie is located at zero elevation above sea level, the area is swampy, and the mud also has healing properties.
The city is located in the middle of the plains, so you won’t see the greenery of the forests here. But there are many vineyards here. Pomorie is famous for the fact that on its outskirts there is a wine and cognac factory called Black Sea Gold. It is believed that cognac made from grapes grown on salty soil is of special quality.
The resort has many hotels, sanatoriums, cafes, an open-air cinema, museums, monasteries and churches, but there is little entertainment for young people. “Pomorie will appeal to those who value peace and do not like crowds of tourists. It seemed to us that there are very few foreign tourists here; mainly Bulgarians come here from other regions of the country,” says Elena K.
In the old part of the city there are many buildings with interesting architecture, located on narrow winding streets, and in the new areas modern houses height from two to four floors. Pomorie is considered one of the cheapest resorts in Bulgaria. Both food and housing are inexpensive here. Apartments in Pomorie can be purchased for prices starting from 20 thousand euros.
Mermaid: rare birds and protected places
Rusalka is the northernmost resort in Bulgaria. It is located 80 km from Varna and 50 km from Albena in the Tauk Liman nature reserve, which translated from Turkish means “chicken haven”: many species of rare birds nest in the reserve. Nearby is Cape Kaliakra - an archaeological and natural reserve with secluded coves, exotic caves and mineral springs. You can get to Rusalka by bus, minibus or taxi from Varna, as well as by water transport from Kavarna and Kaliakra.
Rusalka has both sandy and pebble beaches. average temperature sea water- +24 °C. The swimming season lasts from May to September. In summer the air warms up to +28 °C, and only a fresh breeze from the sea brings coolness.
The complexes at the resort operate on an all-inclusive basis. On their territory there are dozens of tennis courts, a riding club, a fitness room, a sauna, discos and bars, and swimming pools with animation. Here you can play football, go scuba diving and ride a bike.
There are about 600 country houses available for rent in Rusalka, where tourists, mostly British and Germans, stay in the summer. The houses are equipped with air conditioning, telephones and televisions.
Primorsko: a haven for surfers and exotic nature
Primorsko is located in the Burgas region, near Sozopol and Tsarevo, at the foot of the Strandja Mountains. From here you can take a bus to Burgas, Pleven, Plovdiv, Sofia and Tsarevo.
The surrounding area of Primorsko is a protected area with pristine forests, rare plants and wild animals, as well as unusual rock formations. In the Ropotamo Nature Reserve, which covers an area of 1 thousand hectares, you can go hiking or boating on the river. Tourists also visit St. Thomas Island, where white water lilies grow and turtles live.
The resort has a clean beach 2 km long with fine sand. The northern beach is open to all winds, which is why it is chosen by surfers. The southern beach is calmer, it is reliably protected from the wind, there is a gentle shore and a warm sea. “We vacationed in Primorsko from July to August, it was very hot and sunny, but thanks to the dry air, high temperatures were easily tolerated,” says Alla B.
Primorsko is an affordable resort for the whole family. Hotels, goods and services are cheaper here than in other resorts in Bulgaria. Apartments in Primorsko are sold at prices from 20 thousand to 100 thousand euros, houses - from 95 thousand to 700 thousand euros.
Elenite: healthy air and all-inclusive system
Elenite is a resort located in a picturesque bay on the southern slopes of the Stara Planina mountains, 40 km from Burgas airport and a few minutes by bus from Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas. The resort was named “Elenite” (Bulgarian for “deer”) because deer live in the local forests.
In Elenite, iodized sea air is combined with the air of coniferous forests growing in the surrounding area, which creates a special microclimate that is beneficial for pulmonary patients. There is no sweltering heat here: the average air temperature in summer is about +28 °C. From May to October, the water heats up to an average of +24 °C. Stara Planina Mountain protects the resort from northern winds.
This is a closed resort, and outsiders are not allowed into its territory. In Elenite there are several hotels and residential complexes with apartments located on the first line of the sea, along an 800 m long beach. There are many shops, benches, restaurants serving European and Bulgarian cuisine, bars, an outdoor seawater swimming pool, tennis courts, a yacht club , volleyball and football grounds, a fitness room, table tennis and billiards, a riding club, and a water park. The complex operates on an all-inclusive basis. The holiday is comfortable and inexpensive, meets European standards.
“Externally, Elenite reminded me of Ibiza - the same white villas with red tile roofs. Beautiful resort. But the entrance to the sea is inconvenient - the sand is strewn with stones, you can get hurt, and the beach seemed narrow to me,” says Svetlana S. from Kazan.
Prices for apartments in Elenite range from 35 thousand to 260 thousand euros.
Golden Sands: lots of tourists and discos until the morning
The Golden Sands resort is located in a national park 18 km northeast of Varna. There are bus connections to all coastal resorts.
There is a legend associated with the name of the resort. According to it, a long time ago, pirates buried a gold treasure somewhere on the coast, later they could not find it, and then this gold turned into fine-grained golden sand. Amazing beaches yellow color 50 to 100 m wide and stretch along the northern coast for 3.5 km. The average air temperature in summer does not fall below +27 °C, and the water remains warm even at night.
“There is a lot of entertainment in Golden Sands, it’s perfect place for young people. But for older people this is rather a disadvantage. We lived in a house on the first line of the sea, nearby discos were open until the morning, and because of the resting youth and loud music it was impossible to sleep. There are also a lot of tourists at the resort,” says Alexander Sh.
The resort has many attractions for adults and children, restaurants, discos, hotels, casinos, sports centers and amusement parks. Cultural attractions include the Chapel of St. John the Baptist and the 14th-century Aladzha rock monastery.
At the Ambassador balneological center, arthritis, arthrosis, bronchitis, neuroses, stress and chronic pharyngitis are treated using sea water, rich in salts and microelements, as well as healing mud and various types of medicinal plants.
Prices in Golden Sands restaurants are approximately twice as high as in Varna. Real estate is also not cheap: apartments with an area of 30–40 m² are sold for 30–40 thousand euros. Apartment rental costs 40–50 euros per day.
Kavarna: historical sights and rock concerts
The resort town of Kavarna is located 64 km from Varna, 49 km from Dobrich and 18 km from Balchik. From here there are buses to Bolgarevo, Balchik, Varna, Dobrich, Durankulak and Sofia.
The sandy beach is located about 2 km from the center of Kavarna and has a length of about 1.5 km. In summer, the air temperature varies from +22 to +30 °C, there is almost no rain - precipitation only falls closer to autumn.
Kavarna has cafes, snack bars, fish restaurants, an ethnographic museum, and many ruins of Roman villas and medieval churches. The city is famous for hosting the International Rock Fest every summer, where many world-famous performers have performed. Among them are Accept, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Glenn Hughes, Ronnie James Dio and Scorpions.
The city has a large selection of residential complexes with apartments. Prices range from 24 thousand to 350 thousand euros. A house can be purchased at a price from 60 thousand to 2 million euros. Rental housing costs 30–50 euros per day.
Lozenets: seafood cuisine and the cleanest sea
The fishing village of Lozenets, surrounded by greenery, is located in the Burgas region between the resort towns of Kiten and Tsarevo, 60 km south of Burgas. The sea and the proximity of the Strandja Mountains create a unique landscape here.
The village has more than 10 restaurants and bars where you can listen to music and taste different dishes from freshly caught fish: mussels, crabs, octopus, squid, shrimp, mackerel and much more. There are six sandy beaches: Babeshki, Coral, Oasis, Maly, Mechata Dupka and Central. Activities include surfing, fishing, horse riding, jet skis, and, of course, bathing and taking sunbathing. According to scientific research, sea water in Lozenets is the cleanest on the entire Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is rich in microelements - bromine, iodine, calcium and magnesium.
In summer it can be hot - up to +30 °C, but the heat is softened by a light fresh breeze blowing from the sea. Lozenets is protected from strong winds by the Strandja Mountains.
The resort is dominated by two- and three-story houses, many of which have been converted into small hotels. The low-rise buildings of the village are reminiscent of European suburbs. Apartments in Lozenets are sold at prices from 30 thousand to 300 thousand euros, houses - from 90 thousand to 400 thousand euros.
Sozopol: architectural monuments and bohemia
Sozopol is the oldest Bulgarian city on the Black Sea coast. The first settlement in these places arose in the Bronze Age - in the 4th–3rd millennium BC. e. The resort is located 34 km from Burgas, on a small peninsula that juts into the Black Sea. By bus you can reach Burgas, Kiten, Primorsko and Sofia.
Sozopol has three sandy beaches - Zlatna Ribka, Harmanite and Central. Harmanyte is awarded the Blue Flag. There are several campsites nearby - “Veselie”, “Gradina”, “Zlatna Ribka”, “Kavatsi” and “Smokinya”. The city has more than 600 restaurants, taverns, bars and discos. This is a museum city: there are many historical and architectural monuments of the 18th–19th centuries, beautiful churches, old white houses with red tile roofs and narrow cobbled streets. The special atmosphere of the resort attracts creative people- artists, musicians and painters.
It is hot in Sozopol in summer. From May to September, the air temperature is +27–33 °C, the water temperature is +25–28 °C.
Apartments in Sozopol cost from 27.5 thousand to 500 thousand euros, houses - from 100 thousand euros.
Balchik: magnificent park and bad beaches
Balchik is the third most important port in Bulgaria after Varna and Burgas. It is located close to Albena, Varna, Dobrich, Golden Sands and Kranevo.
In ancient times, buildings here were built from white limestone. The Roman poet Ovid, sailing past the city on a ship, wrote about what he saw: “I greet you, white-stone city, with your unique beauty.” Balchik remains a beautiful city to this day. The most picturesque place is the residence of the Romanian Queen Maria with a palace park, in which there are about 200 species of trees, more than 3,000 rare and exotic plants, more than 250 species of cacti, the collection of which is the second largest after the Monaco collection. Other attractions include churches, remains of the Temple of Cybele, medieval walls and stone fountains.
“I didn’t like the beaches in Balchik. There is no sandy beach area as such, people sunbathe wherever they can, even on the parapets,” says Olga L. Due to the fact that there are no good beaches in Balchik, this resort is not as popular as others. The other side of the coin is low prices for holidays in local hotels and restaurants.
Here you will find a yacht club with 60 yachts, a 20-hole golf course, nightclubs and bars. In general, Balchik is a calm and quiet resort where young people may get bored.
The sea water temperature is 2–3 °C lower than in the south of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. For many Balchik homeowners, landslides are a big problem.
Among the property owners in Balchik there are many English, Irish and Russians. Apartments cost from 40 thousand to 200 thousand euros. The average cost per square meter is 300 euros.
Tsarevo: a boring resort for a lazy holiday
Tsarevo is a small port city in the Burgas region, located on a peninsula with a heavily indented coastline. There is a bus connection with Ahtopol, Burgas and Malko Tarnovo.
There are more than 200 sunny days a year, the air temperature in the summer months ranges from +24 to 35 °C, the water temperature reaches +25 °C.
This is a quiet, relaxing resort, where there are no noisy discos and crowds of tourists. There are not many hotels, since this resort is not the most popular among foreigners. In addition to Russians, Germans and Norwegians vacation here. There are three here picturesque beach, regattas and surfing competitions are held, and you can go spearfishing. 9 km from Tsarevo there is a private botanical garden “Raiskata Gradina” with more than 2,000 species of plants, including bananas, kiwi, magnolia and cacti. There are no historical values in Tsarevo, since most of the old buildings burned down during a fire in the 19th century.
Housing prices in Tsarevo start from 20 thousand euros.
Ravda: a relaxing holiday without the fuss
The seaside village of Ravda is located 30 km from Burgas Airport and 1.5 km from Nessebar. This is primarily a children's and youth resort with good sports facilities. Here you can surf, swim and water ski. The main advantage of Ravda is safety.
There are beaches in Ravda for every taste - both rocky and sandy. On the approach to the beach there are undeveloped areas. The vacation spots are protected from cold winds by rocky capes, making the climate here mild. Every summer, about 5,000 tourists vacation in the village, mainly from Germany, Macedonia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Most vacationers stay in small private hotels.
The village has shops, restaurants, entertainment complexes, post office, outpatient clinic, fitness center and discos. However, active young people may find it boring here. On the outskirts of Ravda there are vineyards and melon fields, where you can buy watermelons and melons.
Ravda is one of the cheapest resorts in Bulgaria. You can rent a studio here for an average of 25 euros per day in the middle season. You can buy apartments for a price starting from 19 thousand euros.
Riviera: luxury hotels and luxury holidays
Riviera is a private resort located 14 km northeast of Varna, next to Golden Sands. It is surrounded by a magnificent park of 12 hectares and consists of several five-star hotels such as the Imperial, Lotus, Oasis and Riviera Beach. Local hotel rooms are some of the most expensive on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
The beach is located in a cozy cove, right behind it is a park with centuries-old trees. The Riviera has entertainment for every taste - from beach and water sports to get-togethers in bars, night discos, day excursions and animation. You can water ski and yacht, surf, fish, play tennis, and take bicycle rides. There are swimming pools with mineral water and healing springs that lead directly to the beaches.
The sea at the resort is clean and warm: the water warms up to +24 °C. It is hot in summer, but due to the light breeze and abundance of greenery the heat is almost not felt.
Varna: a major transport hub and a bustling resort with discos
Varna is the largest city in Northern Bulgaria and on the country's Black Sea coast. It is often called the “sea capital”, “summer capital”, “Bulgarian pearl” and “pearl of the Black Sea”. This is a major transport hub and a starting point for tourists coming to other resorts in the country. Flights from many major cities in Europe and Russia arrive here. Seasonal trains depart from Kyiv, Minsk and Moscow. There are ferry connections to Batumi and Istanbul.
The city has sandy beaches and hot springs with temperatures of +35–50 °C. Good beaches are located in the northern part of the city, including wild ones. In the center of Varna you can see the beach, separated from the rest of the city by a garden. In summer, the water temperature varies from +20 to +30 °C, and on hot days the sand on the beaches heats up to +65 °C. In September (“velvet season”), the sea, which has warmed up over the summer, is still quite warm, and there are fewer vacationers at this time than in July and August, since the school year begins.
Varna has many restaurants, cafes, museums, galleries, shops and nightclubs. There are Roman baths, churches, a large pedestrian area and a dolphinarium. Prices here are lower than Western European ones, but higher than at other resorts in Bulgaria.
A square meter in the city costs on average about 600 euros. Apartments and houses in Varna are sold at prices starting from 30 thousand euros. Rental costs from 25 euros per day.
Nessebar: city of churches
Nessebar is beautiful, ancient city with a three-thousand-year history and a rich excursion program. There are about 50 churches here - more than in any other city in Bulgaria, many museums and various antiquities.
The nearest airport and train station are in Burgas. By sea you can reach Burgas, Sveti Vlas and Sunny Beach. Buses run from Burgas, Elenite and Sunny Beach.
The long coastline creates favorable conditions for the development of tourism. Nessebar is considered the largest tourist center on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The city has 730 hotels, almost 3,000 private residences with more than 155 thousand beds and over 3,500 catering establishments. Tourists often stay in ancient houses of past centuries, equipped with modern amenities.
The beach in Nessebar is small. The bottom is sandy, without cliffs, but in some places there are sharp stones. On the beach you can play volleyball, rent a scooter or yacht, hire an instructor for diving and windsurfing.
Since Nessebar is a popular tourist city visited by foreigners from all over the world, crime here is slightly higher than in other, quieter and smaller resorts.
“There are always a lot of tourists in Nessebar during the beach season. Fraudsters know this and take advantage of large crowds of people for their own purposes. I would advise you to keep a closer eye on wallets and valuables. It happens that foreigners are deceived at exchange offices,” warns Dimitar K., a local resident who works in the tourism industry.
Prices for goods and services in the city are higher than in other resorts. Apartments in Nessebar are for sale
for 27–65 thousand euros. Rental costs 50–160 euros per day.
the site advises choosing Bulgarian resorts for holidays and buying real estate in accordance with your preferences, lifestyle and budget:
- Best beaches:
Albena, Dunes, Elenite, Golden Sands, Rusalka, Sveti Vlas, Sozopol, Sunny Beach
- Developed recreation and entertainment infrastructure:
Albena, Burgas, Varna, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Sunny Beach
- Quiet and relaxing holiday:
Ahtopol, Balchik, Kavarna, Kamchia, Obzor, Ravda, Rusalka, Tsarevo
- The most expensive resorts:
Varna, Elenite, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Riviera, Rusalka, St. St. Konstantin and Elena, Sozopol
- Cheapest resorts:
Burgas, Kamchia, Kiten, Kranevo, Lozenets, Obzor, Pomorie, Ravda, Sunny Beach
One of the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria is Bolata Beach. It is located near Cape Kaliakra. 14.7.2016 11:59 Chernomorets beach is located approximately 15 km south of Varna, between the beaches of Fichoza (to the north) and Pasha dere (to the south). 8.7.2016 12:44 The central beach of the city of Burgas is a favorite place for guests and residents of the city. It is about two kilometers long and has a golden sandy beach. 8.7.2016 12:43 The beach of the Kraimorie quarter attracts many tourists mainly because of its sand - soft, golden and without the presence of stones. 8.7.2016 12:42 Sea beach Burgas - North is located in front of the city park "Primorsky". 8.7.2016 12:42 Alepu Beach is a long strip of sand south of the Duni resort. 8.7.2016 12:41 Officers' Beach in Varna is located under the restaurant in the Seaside Park. 8.7.2016 12:40 The oldest Bulgarian Black Sea resort, located approximately 10 km northeast of Varna, is the St. St. Constantine and Helena." 8.7.2016 12:39 The beach is located near Tsarevets, on the unfinished street Kraibrezhna 8.7.2016 12:39 Galata is a district of Varna, located 7 km south of the city. There is a very nice and clean beach there, which predisposes you to a relaxing holiday. 8.7.2016 12:38 Veteran Beach is located 15 km from Varna, near Pasha Dere and Fichoza. 8.7.2016 12:38 The northern beach of Nessebar is located on the northern side of the peninsula, hence its name. 8.7.2016 12:37 The northern beach of the village of Durankulak is the most northern point Bulgarian Black Sea coast. 8.7.2016 12:35 Irakli is an area located near the village of Emona, Nessebar municipality. 8.7.2016 12:34 Arkutino beach is everything you could dream of in the summer. 8.7.2016 12:33 Listi beach is located between the villages of Sinemorets and Rezovo in the territory of the Strandzha natural park. 8.7.2016 12:33 Duni beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the southern coast of Bulgaria. 8.7.2016 12:07 The beach is the “natural end point” of the picturesque Rosenets Park (also known as “Otmanli”). 8.7.2016 12:07 Argata is a small beach in the Kavarna community, located near the Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort. 8.7.2016 12:07 100 years ago, the formation of the central beach began on the breakwater in Varna. 8.7.2016 12:06 Atia beach is located near Cape Atia in the Sozopol community of Burgas region. 8.7.2016 12:05 The central beach is located near the port of Balchik. 8.7.2016 12:04 Sarafovo beach is located in the quarter of the same name in Burgas, 14 km north of the seaside town and 12 km southwest of Pomorie. 07/08/2016 11:56 The beach bears the name of the former campsite located next to it. Nowadays, expensive and beautiful hotels have been built on this site. 8.7.2016 11:56 The southern beach of Varna has the widest beach strip. 8.7.2016 11:15 Trakata Beach is a small strip of beach that has preserved its wild nature, without human intervention. 8.7.2016 11:13 In old Nessebar, under the Ancient Theater there is a small beach with clear water and sand mixed with small shells and pebbles. 8.7.2016 11:06 Solnitite beach is one of the most secluded and calm beaches in the Burgas area. 4.7.2016 14:22 The beach at the International Youth Center, better known as MMC beach, is located in the bay between the Black Sea resorts of Primorsko and Kiten. 4.7.2016 14:15 This place is suitable for travelers who like a relaxed atmosphere and would not like to commit a big budget for their summer vacation. 4.7.2016 14:05 The southern beach of Chernomorets is very small. The entire length of the beach is occupied by paid umbrellas. 4.7.2016 14:00 Chernomorets is a small picturesque town that has several beaches, both in the city and in its immediate vicinity. 4.7.2016 13:00 Lipite beach (Linden trees) is located a 30-minute walk from the southern beach of the village of Sinemorets (also known as Butamyata). 4.7.2016 12:32 Ezerets is one of the beaches untouched by urbanization on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. 4.7.2016 12:25 Rusalka is one of the wonderful corners of Bulgaria. An exceptionally beautiful place where the spirit of wild nature and tranquility meets the luxury of modern hospitality. 4.7.2016 12:15 Atliman beach is located in a beautiful bay in the northern part of the city of Kiten. The beach is very beautiful, with fine golden sand and blue warm sea water. 4.7.2016 12:00 Ravda beach is a small beautiful beach strip. It is often crowded with tourists in the summer. 4.7.2016 02:08 The central beach in the village of Lozenets is a long beach strip. Its length is 650 meters and its width is 90 meters. 4.7.2016 01:55 The coastal strip on the South Beach in Nessebar is very beautiful - wide with fine golden sand. 4.7.2016 00:00 This area belongs to the South Beach of the city of Kiten. It covers almost the entire coastal area along the city and reaches the mouth of the Karaagach River. 3.7.2016 23:30 Coral beach is one of the few remaining wild beaches on the southern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. The beach is really very beautiful and very clean. 3.7.2016 22:35 The southern beach in Primorsko is excellent for family holidays, the descent is smooth and the depth in the swimming area is shallow. 3.7.2016 20:30 The city of Pomorie has a beautiful large beach strip. The beach is popular both among local residents and tourists from different countries. 3.7.2016 18:40 The beach in the village of Kranevo is a popular place among Russian tourists. There are many holiday homes and a national children's center there. 3.7.2016 18:20 The beach at the Riviera complex is one of the most beautiful places on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. 3.7.2016 17:28 “Nestinarka” beach is one of the largest beaches nearby in the Tsarevo area. Its length is about 550 meters and its width is 90 meters. 2.7.2016 01:40 In recent years, Obzor has become more and more popular among foreigners coming to Bulgaria. 2.7.2016 01:16 Perla beach is located in the southern part of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, north of the city of Primorsko, near the former residence of Perla. 2.7.2016 00:54 The beach near the Kamchia nature reserve is the place where the Kamchia River meets the sea and flows into it. 1.7.2016 23:14 Many years ago this beach resembled Irakli beach - clean, beautiful, surrounded by dense forest vegetation. 1.7.2016 22:45 Oasis beach is located south of the resort village of Lozenets (about 1 km) and north of Tsarevo (about 4 km). 1.7.2016 01:39 The beach is located in the southern part of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, in the city of Sozopol, on the eastern side of the old town. 1.7.2016 00:31 The southern beach in the town of Pomorie is very pleasant. It is a little smaller than the central beach, but there is enough space for everyone. There are paid and free areas on the beach. 30.6.2016 23:38 The beach at the Zlatna Ribka campsite is one of the most famous beaches on the southern coast of Bulgaria. 30.6.2016 23:17 The protected area and Kamchia Sands beach are located approximately 40 km from Varna and are located between the village of Shkorpilovtsi and the mouth of the Kamchia River. 30.6.2016 13:12 Harmanite beach is the winner of the prestigious European Union Blue Flag award. 30.6.2016 13:03 The place where the Veleka River flows into the Black Sea is one of the paradises of Bulgaria. 30.6.2016 12:05 The first city beaches of Plovdiv opened back in 1882. Until the late 60s, the Maritsa River was a natural center attracting visitors of all ages. 30.6.2016 11:48 Kavatsite beach is located in a bay, about 3 km south of the city of Sozopol. The beach is located near the old road Sozopol - Dyuni. 30.6.2016 11:28 The central beach in Tsarevo is located in the city itself, a ten-minute walk from the center. 30.6.2016 00:50 The beach is located in the southern part of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, north of the town of Primorsko. 30.6.2016 00:43 Rezovo is the southernmost Black Sea point in Bulgaria, the southernmost beach in Bulgaria. 29.6.2016 23:57 Only four kilometers separate Krapets from the international highway, but this area remains quiet, vast and environmentally friendly. 29.6.2016 23:56 Rapongi beach is famous among residents and guests of the city for its artificial palm trees. 29.6.2016 23:55 The beach is located in the old part of the city of Tsarevo - the Vasiliko quarter. This is a small, rocky beach that stretches for almost 130 meters. 29.6.2016 23:54 Bendida is the main beach of the Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort. This is a cozy place in a characteristic Moroccan style, located along the coastal strip of the complex. 21.6.2016 18:00 The locality of Pasha Dere is located in the Varna region, near the Galata quarter. 21.6.2016 14:30 Beach “Ikantalyka”, also known as “St. George" and "White Lagoon" extends over an area of about 9,000 m². 21.6.2016 13:50 The beach in Varvara is small, located about one kilometer from the village itself. 20.6.2016 13:50 Albena is a Black Sea resort located in the north-east of Bulgaria, in the Dobrich region. 19.6.2016 01:01 Golden Sands is the largest resort on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.
Bulgaria occupies a significant place in the ranking comfortable places for holidays with Russians. It is called a true health resort for people different ages. Families with children prefer this resort for its long summer period, warm sea and soft sandy beaches. Taking into account the diverse demands from tourists, we will consider popular beaches, famous not only for their solitude and tranquility, but also for their large offer of services and entertainment.
Almost the entire long beach strip along the Black Sea coast has a convenient shallow descent into the water, a beach with sand, and developed infrastructure. Any beach area offers paid places with sun loungers and free areas for relaxation.
Review of Bulgarian beaches: Sozopol, Pomorie
Top ten best and most beautiful beaches
The length of the Bulgarian beach line is almost four hundred kilometers. Conventionally, it is divided into northern and southern parts. There are a large number of hotels and hotel complexes of different categories here.
Any beach area is municipal property, so the authorities monitor cleanliness and maintain order. Resort hotels with beaches are also responsible for their maintenance.
The best-kept ten beaches are awarded the international Blue Flag award, awarded by the UNESCO organization. Considering that they are very popular among vacationers from all over the world, let’s look at them in more detail:
With different coating
There are several types of beaches in Bulgaria according to the type of coverage:
Protected areas and hotels in Bulgaria with their own beaches
There are luxurious beaches in Bulgaria located on the territory of hotels or protected areas. These include the Dunes resort. Only hotel guests can enjoy the picturesque beach with sand. Mostly families with children live there.
Another such beach is Irakli. It is also located in a protected nature reserve and is far from noisy resorts. This is an ideal place for those seeking solitude with nature.
The beach at the Admiral Hotel at the Golden Sands resort will not only amaze you with its white clean sand, comfortable wooden sun loungers, but also with a convenient descent to the beach area. Mothers with strollers can take their babies to the sun loungers directly from the hotel.
Wild and deserted
For office workers who are caught up in the hustle and bustle, wild beaches are often of particular interest, where they can be alone with nature, turn on relaxation, and catch fish or mussels. There are such places in Bulgaria, but usually there are no decent apartments nearby to stay. You can only stay there at a campsite or with the owners of houses in neighboring villages, where minimum number amenities.
Experienced tourists praise the Primorsky resort, located fifty kilometers from Burgas. It combines a highly developed infrastructure and inexpensive housing.
Deserted wild beaches are located in the Ropotamo Nature Reserve (located behind the holiday village of Zhivkova). You can quickly get there from the city by car. There are small shells and pebbles on the seabed, which allows you to see many beautiful fish, crabs and shrimp when snorkeling. In many areas they grow right next to the water. beautiful trees. Fans of sandy beaches will find them nearby, but they cannot be called secluded due to the large flow of tourists.
Which beaches are suitable for families with children?
When going on a family vacation with children, parents usually have quite logical requirements for the beaches:
- landscaping;
- gentle entrance to the water;
- children's playgrounds and entertainment;
- security;
- post with rescuers;
- an area with a canopy creating shade;
- availability of showers and toilets;
- delicious food in a cafe.
Many beaches in Bulgaria meet all these requirements. But which one should you choose? We will focus on the most popular ones.
Beaches of Nessebar
Nessebar is located on a peninsula with rocks, but this does not mean that it is not suitable for families with children. Between the village and the resort of Ravda there is a cozy sandy beach, protected from the wind on all sides. Entry into the water is very convenient for children. Vacationers can sleep on paid sun loungers under umbrellas or in the free area. There is a children's playground with attractions nearby.
Another suitable one for children's recreation considered the beach of "Olympic hopes". It offers interesting water attractions, rental of catamarans and surfboards. Nessebar also has many family-type hotels with comfortable beaches, located right on the seashore.
The Olympic Hopes beach is suitable for families with children.
Beaches of Pomorie
An excellent choice for a holiday with children. They're covered in sand gray having medicinal properties. There are no cold currents here, due to which the water heats up very well. The beach area is divided into equipped paid and free areas. It is equipped with a children's playground. The southern side of the beach is better developed.
Families vacationing at this resort can go to the shell beach. There is also a good area for children to play.
Beach "Saint Vlas"
A true beach holiday destination. Warm water, hot air, fine sand - this best gift for babies. Next to the listed benefits, there are lush alleys of acacia trees, creating a life-saving shade and giving tourists a pleasant aroma. The resort is surrounded by pine trees, thanks to which the air has healing powers.
It has its own yacht club. Directly from the shore you can admire the beauty of Nessebar, and in the evening, if you have someone to leave the children with, go to a beach party or to a club in the resort of Sunny Beach, which is only two kilometers away.
“Saint Vlas is a true place for a beach holiday.
Sunny Beach Beach
Sunny Beach is the largest Bulgarian resort. The entrance to the water is very gentle, the beaches are sandy. At night, breezes bring pleasant coolness. Eight kilometers of coastline accommodate a hundred hotels, more than a hundred restaurants and cafes. There are many playgrounds, swimming pools, water attractions and slides built here for children.
Irakli Beach
Located in the north of the Sunny Beach resort. It is considered one of the best due to the presence of a reserve that is not built up with hotel complexes. The beach is almost always free. Pristine nature goes well with developed infrastructure. The only downside to this place is the occasional cold water(the river flows here).
We present to your attention interesting video about Kabakum beach, located in the “Chaika” area, 10 km from the center of Varna:
There are plenty of picturesque and well-kept beaches in Bulgaria. It is difficult to choose the best among them, especially if you take into account the very different tastes and requirements of vacationers. But the places listed here will definitely not disappoint you.
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