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.
The most popular resorts in Bulgaria and the most suitable places for families with children at sea and for families, characteristics of beaches, infrastructure, tips for choosing hotels. How to find comfortable private accommodation on the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, independently on vacation in Bulgaria with children. Where to go to Bulgaria, which resort to choose. How to find budget accommodation on the coast of Bulgaria.
Comfortable summer, dosed ratio of city sights and nature, the Black Sea, developed infrastructure, low price, healthy budget holidays at the 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 vacation in summer, taking into account the proximity to Ukraine and an easy visa regime. Not to mention that the pricing policy sea resorts of Ukraine already very close to Bulgaria and in some positions even stepped 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.
You need a visa to travel to Bulgaria. Bulgarian visa allows you to transit through Romania. Multischengen 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 families. Wide beach, gentle entrance to the sea, many trees and very clean air. It is located next to the Balta nature reserve. It is better to settle with children in the center of the resort, on the first line. Almost everywhere there are game complexes, swimming pools and mini-aqua 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 near the beach. This resort had very good reviews from my trusted friends so I put it on the list.
How to find budget accommodation in Obzor
It is more profitable and faster to search for accommodation on the sites of booking systems and hotel searches.
Resort Elenite
A classic gated resort with first-line hotels, active entertainment and sports grounds on site. It has its own water park, swimming pools, attractions for children and evening children's discos.
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Resort Sveti Vlas (Saint Vlas)
Located close to Sunny Beach, a beautiful seaside resort with its own yacht club. Adapted for a budget family vacation - there are many apartments.
From hotels I can recommend - Paradise Beach with a private 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. Lots of 2*-3* hotels. The main life hack of this place is not to settle in the center of the resort if you don’t want to keep company with British students and feel the “atmosphere” of waste and revelry.
Sunny Beach- this is south Bulgaria, you can have a rest from the beginning of June. A free shuttle bus runs around the resort. Near the ancient Nessebar- one of the most beautiful cities on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.Find a hotel in Sunny Beach
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Check out the following hotels - Hotel Duna , Golden Dreams , Burgas Beach- animation, playgrounds.
The following hotels operate on an all-inclusive system:
Trakia 3*+ and Trakia Plaza 4* they have a common territory, hotels are distinguished by the comfort of rooms, a 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 pool, animation
Chrysanthemum 4* – fresh numbers, children's pool, mini-club, animation
The resort village of Ravda
Very close to located Ravda village I mentioned it as the best resort in Bulgaria for children and families. Pay attention to it.
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Resort Pomorie
There is no such luxurious greenery as in St. Constantine and Elena, but housing is a little cheaper and the sea is warmer due to the fact that the resort is located to the 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 worth looking for from the outside Grand Hotel Pomorie(as a guide). On the other hand, where Hotel St. George- rocky beaches, with children it will not be very convenient.
Festa Via Pontica Resort- a family resort, a little far from the sea, but impresses with the comfort and size of the rooms. Nearby there is a historical winery Via Pontica which has been operating since 1932. It is worth trying a fine rosé wine.
Sozopol resort
- a quieter, chamber town for family holidays with a beautiful ancient historical part. A good beach of great length - from the "cultured" closer to the center to the wild-nudist in the remote part. There is also a large selection of catering - from shawarma to decent establishments on the waterfront.
In the vicinity of Sozopol, for lovers of solitude, I can recommend a couple of hotels.
ARKUTINO RESORT 4*- a cozy and very quiet hotel near, suitable for families with kids, no discos, but organic products from the farm and a fresh Black Sea breeze. The hotel is located on a hill - you will often have to go up and down. Going to the sea on a wooden deck 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 vacation. Apartments of various sizes and prices, there are three-storey villas with a kitchen and terraces, some surprise with the scale and luxury for Bulgaria.
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Apartments and private housing
If you want to combine the budget and home comforts, then my advice is to look for an apartment or other private housing on Booking.com - Sozopol
Resort Dyuni
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 outdoor enthusiasts, from darts to skiing and mountain biking. All conditions for children from toddlers to 12 years old.
Resort feature- the local amphitheater, which by the end of the day turns into the center of evening life.
How to find budget accommodation in the Dyuni resort
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Hospitable Bulgaria has long won the glory of a family health resort. Tourists with kids love the local long summer, warm sea and soft sand on the beaches. However, the requirements for a beach holiday may be different. Someone wants to relax on a deserted coast, others are looking for a place with a wide range of services. To bring the expected pleasure, we offer an overview of the beaches at the popular family resorts of this country.
The main luxury of the country is a long strip of beaches along the Black Sea coast. There are just the conditions that families with children are looking for for recreation: a sandy shore, a gentle entrance to the water, and good infrastructure. In almost any resort, the beach will have a paid area equipped with sun loungers and a place for those who want to bask in the sun for free.
The best beaches in Bulgaria for families with children
A small exception to the rule about the availability of beaches for all vacationers -. The luxurious sandy beach on the territory of the reserve can only be used by those who live in the local hotel complex. Most of the guests are families with children.
Duni beach
Irakli beach was also highly appreciated by tourists. It is located in a protected conservation area away from noisy resorts, so it is considered an ideal place for a secluded vacation.
As a rule, well-maintained beaches are chosen for families with children, where there is security, a rescue post, an area with a shady canopy, cafes, toilets, and showers. But the wild beaches of Bulgaria can become good place in order to enjoy the sun and sea bathing. Wild coastlines are often located close to equipped beaches, such as in Nessebar, Sozopol or Dyuni.
Sandy beaches in Bulgaria for children
Bulgarian beaches are mostly covered with fine golden sand. The sand in some resorts is darker due to the admixture of iron compounds, it has a proven healing effect. Sometimes there are shell beaches. A small shell is as pleasant to the touch as sand, moreover, it does not form a suspension in coastal water. Coastal areas covered with shell crumbs are found in Nessebar, Pomorie.
Pebble beach in Bulgaria
There are almost no pebbly beaches on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. There are small areas covered with pebbles in the area of Sozopol and Nessebar. As a rule, these are unequipped beaches. More often there is a rocky coast, where you can also sunbathe and swim. On rocky areas, concrete platforms are sometimes equipped - such beaches have been created in Nessebar and Pomorie.
Irakli beach
In the category "Popular beaches in Bulgaria" Irakli beach, located to the north of the Sunny Beach resort, holds the championship. The protected area where the beach is located is not built up with hotels, so there is always a lot of space on the shore. At the same time, Irakli beach combines the beauty of the wild coast and good infrastructure. There is a small area with paid sunbeds and umbrellas, but most of the coast is available for free use. There are cafes on the beach rescue Service. The cleanliness of the sand and coastal waters in the reserve is monitored with particular care.
You can only get to Irakli by car (there are paid and free parking near the beach). Due to the fact that the Vaya River flows into the sea nearby, the water is cold.
The beaches of Sunny Beach
The best beach of this resort (sometimes called Cacao Beach) has a length of about 8 kilometers and a width of 50 meters and is considered the longest beach in Bulgaria. The golden sand and the shallow sea near the shore are very popular with the little ones. For teenagers, there are plenty of opportunities to do water sports. The coast of Sunny Beach receives the "blue flag" from year to year.
The use of sun loungers and umbrellas, as well as a toilet on the beach in Sunny Beach is paid.
Sunny Beach beach
The beaches of Burgas
The sand in Burgas Bay has a dark color due to the admixture of magnetite, a mineral that has a healing effect on diseases of the cardiovascular and nervous system. Because of the dark sand on the coast, the beaches of Burgas are sometimes called the Bulgarian Canaries.
The central beach of the resort is located next to the Marine Park, the main place for walking. The coastal strip reaches a width of 100 meters. The entrance to the sea is gentle, but the water is not as clean as in other family resorts in Bulgaria. Local authorities ordered not to charge for the use of sun loungers and parasols. But, since almost all vacationers are located on the central beach, you should stock up on your own beach towel and umbrella.
Not far from the Izgrev quarter is the North Beach of Burgas. In recent years, landscaping work has been carried out there, security and rescue service have appeared.
Sozopol beaches
Has several beaches. Within the city there are two of them - Central and South. The shallow central beach, located in the Old Town, is well suited for families with kids. However, the coastal strip is quite narrow, and many holidaymakers want to stay on it. In late July - August, the sea near the coast is overgrown with algae, so swimming is not very pleasant.
In the New Town there is a good beach for families - Harmani. This is a long, wide sandy strip with a clean and shallow sea near the coast. The infrastructure is well developed on the beach, there is a rescue service. There is a charge for the use of sun loungers and umbrellas.
In the suburbs of Sozopol are the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria: Kavatsite and Smokin. Kavatsite is a strip of golden sand hidden between two capes, 3 km from Sozopol. For families with small children, it is better to choose a well-maintained paid area in the center of the beach. With teenagers, especially if they like diving, you can relax closer to the rocks. The sea here surprises with purity and transparency.
Places in the Smokiné beach area, which is 5 km from Sozopol, are very picturesque, but due to the lack of infrastructure, they are more suitable for youth recreation. 3 km from Sozopol there is a paid beach " gold fish where the surf school operates. The cozy resort of Dyuni is 7 km away from Sozopol. Its long beach with fine sand is very popular with families with kids. The sea here is always calm thanks to a long breakwater. An important plus for a family vacation is that the coast in the Dyuni area is part of the reserve, and in this closed area only the guests of the five hotels built here bask in the sun.
The beaches of Nessebar
Although Nessebar itself is built on a rocky peninsula, between the resort and the village of Ravda there is a wonderful sandy beach that has rightfully won the "blue flag". It is well protected from the wind and has a gentle entry into the water. Both a paid area with sun loungers and umbrellas and a free site have been created here. Near the beach there is a small park with a playground.
Nessebar beach
Closer to Ravda is the well-maintained beach "Olympic Hopes". There are water rides, catamaran rental, windsurfing center. On the other side of the resort, in the direction of Sunny Beach, is the North Beach. It is well equipped, but because of the rocky bottom areas, it is worth relaxing here with older children. , as a rule, are located close to the sea, but from some of them you need to go down the stairs to the beach.
Golden Sands beach
The length of the beach is second only to the coast of Sunny Beach and Albena. Unlike other beaches, the entrance to the sea here is not so gentle. At the same time, it is very good to relax with children here: there are many playgrounds on the shore, and a beautiful park begins right behind the beach. The beach is crowded during the high season, but thanks to its width of 100 meters and a length of more than 3 km, it can accommodate a large number of people. The most peaceful part of the coast is the Riviera complex, where it is best to relax with little ones. 
Golden Sands beach
Albena beach
When asked where in Bulgaria sandy beaches the greatest width, there is only one answer - of course, in Albena. Surrounded by greenery, the beach of this resort has a width of up to 150 meters. The "blue flag" speaks of the cleanliness and well-being of the local coast. The coastline stretches for 5 km, and here it is easy to find a place for relaxing sunbathing and water sports.
The sea in Albena seems to be created for children. Shallow water here extends for 100-200 meters from the coast. Those standing on the first line offer a lot of children's entertainment, which you can indulge in right on the sand by the sea.
Albena beach
Beaches Pomorie
The clean and spacious beach of Pomorie is covered with gray sand. Maybe it is not as elegant as the golden sand on other Bulgarian shores, but it has healing properties. There are no cold currents nearby, and the sea water warms up perfectly.
The coastline is long, landscaped areas with paid sunbeds and free areas alternate on it. There are playgrounds on the beach. The most comfortable is South part beach.
Pomorie also has a small beach covered with small shells. It has an area with sun loungers and a small playground for children. If children swim well, you can choose rocky beaches in the western part of the resort for relaxation. There are concrete platforms and ladders for descent into the water.
Armed with this information, you can choose the beach in Bulgaria that your family will like best.
The resort areas of Bulgaria are considered to be among the best in Europe. And this is not surprising, because the warm sea and the sun, combined with soft sand, make it possible to completely disconnect from all everyday worries and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of complete detachment and peace. And in order for you to be able to really fully relax in this country, now let's look at where the best beaches are in Bulgaria, what they are typical for and why they are so famous among tourists.
Youth summer paradise
The most vivid memories, filled with sunny club hits and endless laughter, you will bring from the Golden Sands resort area. There is a huge number of nightclubs, restaurants for every taste and budget, summer open cafes and entertainment centers. You can relax on the "Golden Sands" as a noisy company, and in the family circle. For kids, there are numerous attractions and other programs that will make their holidays unforgettable. Among other things, the most beautiful beaches in Bulgaria from a natural point of view are concentrated here. This region has very lush green vegetation, which rises directly to the waters of the sea. The air is filled with oxygen, which has a very positive effect on health.
The most visited resort in the country
In the recreation area under the name, the most beautiful "Cocoa Beach" has been operating for many years with its many attractions and natural attractions. The width of the recreation area here is 50 meters, and the length of the beach itself exceeds 8 kilometers. You can relax here as a couple, and with a noisy company or even with children. Soft, golden sand, the sea, the bottom of which is flat and shallow, constant calm, since the beach is located in the bay - all this attracts tourists from different parts of the world to this place. In addition, it should be noted that this beach in Bulgaria is the main center of water activities. Here you can find one of their water or beach sports or just have fun at local parties, where it is always fun and noisy.
Where is the best place to spend a vacation with your family?
If you decide to go to Bulgaria in the summer with your children, then choosing the Albena resort will be the wisest decision. This area has a particularly mild climate, picturesque nature and air saturated with iodine ions, which has a very positive effect on immunity. The air temperature in the recreation area averages 25 degrees, the sea warms up to 23. Therefore, the main beaches in Bulgaria for children are located here. They are located in quiet bays, bays, where there are never waves. The warm sea here is washed by fine sand, and numerous water parks and water slides give kids a lot of vivid impressions. In the more open spaces of the resort, windsurfers can also practice to their heart's content. Where the sea approaches wide shores, where there are no bays, decent waves rise, which you can catch for days, honing your own skills.
For those who want to go to sea
Many tourists, coming to seaside resorts, are full of hopes for long trips, cruises and discos that will be held in open waters. If you are a fan of such adventures, then book a room in one of the hotels in the Primorsko resort in advance. In this region there is a huge number of a wide variety of hotels and boarding houses for every budget. Here you can stay both in a five-star hotel and in a tent on the territory of one of the campsites. However, the main property that is characteristic of the Bulgarian beach located here is its length - 10 km. Along this strip you can find for yourself a lot of sea excursions with a trip to the open waters on a yacht. These can be short-term night or daytime discos, study tours or long swims with training. Underwater fishing is also very developed in the region.
Paradise for windsurfers
Where the warm Black Sea cannot be calm, it is five kilometers from the city of Sozopol. It is in this place that the wonderful resort of Smokini is located, which is constantly washed by high waves. Most often students, young people, lovers of romance and, of course, connoisseurs of real high waves come here. This beach in Bulgaria is characterized by constantly stormy waters, in which you can catch more than one high wave. Boards here are rented for a day or for whole weeks. If you are just starting to get acquainted with this sport, you can hire an instructor who will help you master this art quickly and easily.
Wild expanses along the Black Sea
On the territory of Bulgaria there are many resort areas that are densely built up with hotel complexes, but at the same time the beach area near them is completely wild. It is in this category that you can include the beach, which is located in Shkorpilovtsy - a village near Varna. This is the widest zone (100 meters), covered with natural, not loose sand. The recreation area stretches as far as 13 kilometers and is washed by the warm waves of the Black Sea. Not far from this place is another recreation area - the beach "Ustieto". It is slightly narrower than the previous version. Summer cafes and entertainment areas are more common here. However, the sea in this area is completely unacceptable for bathing children. The bottom is steep, uneven, the depth is felt instantly. In this area, tourists most of all appreciate the virgin nature and the most Fresh air in the country.
The cleanest resorts in the country
But the beaches of Bulgaria are located in the resort area called "Dune". The recreation area is located a few kilometers from Sozopol, between steep cliffs and steep slopes lined with green and tropical trees. The width of the beaches here is as much as 100 meters, and they stretch for 5 kilometers in length. This area got its mysterious name due to the fact that the golden sands, which are washed by the Black Sea, form small dunes here, which shimmer with all the colors of the rainbow in the hot sun. Of course, you can relax with children at this resort - everything you need for their entertainment is available here.
Bulgaria is the most popular country among Russian foreign property buyers. In 2013, more than 10 thousand of our compatriots purchased local real estate. The most popular apartments are on the Black Sea coast of the country.
« Sea resorts Bulgaria are in demand for a variety of segments of the population. Young people prefer big, noisy resorts; they have almost no opportunity to buy housing. Young families, as well as older people, like the calm and quiet places, but some prefer cities due to affordability medical care, better infrastructure and opportunities to rent out housing all year round. Someone prefers nice apartments in large resorts (in gated communities) for long stays or to rent out housing,” says Todor Stoyanov, Chief Financial Officer of Prime Property BG.
site compiled a list the best resorts Bulgaria for families with children and buying property. The rating is based on the following criteria: the quality of beaches, infrastructure and attractions, the level of security, the state of the environment, the cost of living and recreation.
Rating of Bulgarian resorts for recreation and home buying (maximum score - 10)
| Resorts | Beaches | Infra- structure and worthy particularly |
Level safe news |
State ecology |
Price life and rest |
General score |
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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 international airport Burgas and 6 km from Sunny Beach. « Sveti Vlas is an ideal place for a quiet, measured holiday with the whole family. It is calm at home, the complexes are cozy, and accommodation is inexpensive. The only drawback is that there is little greenery in 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 the summer heat. Sunny days are from May to September, or a total of 70 days. Due to the combination of mild climate and healthy air, many people 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 suitable for swimming.
The tourist infrastructure of the resort is actively developing. Now there is a marina, shops and restaurants. Most of the streets are under video surveillance, so crime here is almost reduced to zero. Among the attractions are the church of St. Andrew and the temple of Athanasius the Great.
Some Bulgarian government officials have acquired houses in this town. Among the available real estate offers are apartments in hotel complexes, apartments and villas. Housing in Sveti Vlas is sold at a price of 22.6 thousand to 376 thousand euros. Renting an apartment costs 25–55 euros per day.
Kranevo: the perfect holiday for children
“In the summer of 2012, they sent their children to the AquaLife water sports camp in the village of Kranevo. From June to July, they rented a house there to live next to the children. We liked the rest so much that in the future we plan to rest only in Kranevo, ”says Olga K.
From Kranevo to Varna airport - about 30 minutes drive. Buses and fixed-route taxis also run regularly to Albena, Balchik, Dobrich and Golden Sands. All of 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 gently sloping, without dangerous currents and depth differences, so children can swim here without fear. Some tourists believe that Kranevo beach is the most convenient on the coast. There are also mineral springs in the village, with the help of which various diseases are treated.
Kranevo is a village, but it has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation: bars, discos, restaurants of Bulgarian, Indian and Chinese cuisines, 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 nightlife, but for measured rest, so young people who are used to noisy parties can get bored here.
The resort has both hotels and the private sector. Prices for apartments in Kranevo range from 37,000 to 80,000 euros, for houses - from 62,000 to 337,000 euros.
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, the descent to the sea is gentle. However, not everyone likes the beaches in Pomorie: due to the high iron content, the sand has a gray-brown color, stones come across in places, and in the morning, it happens, the current carries algae.
There are salt lakes in the vicinity, o healing properties waters in which the Byzantines and Thracians knew. She treated wounds, rheumatism and skin diseases. Since Pomorie is located at zero 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 the greenery of the forests is not to be seen here. But there are many vineyards here. Pomorie is known for the fact that on its outskirts there is a wine and cognac factory Black Sea Gold (“Black Sea Gold”). It is believed that cognac made from grapes grown on salted 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 appreciate peace and do not like crowds of tourists. It seemed to us that there are very few foreign tourists here, mostly Bulgarians from other regions of the country come here,” says Elena K.
There are many buildings in the old part of the city interesting architecture located in narrow winding streets, and in new areas dominated by modern houses with a height of two to four floors. Pomorie is considered one of the cheapest resorts in Bulgaria. Food and lodging are cheap here. Apartments in Pomorie can be bought at a price of 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 natural reserve "Tauk Liman", which means "chicken harbor" in Turkish: 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 buses, minibuses or taxis from Varna, as well as by water transport from Kavarna and Kaliakra.
Rusalka has both sandy and pebble beaches. The average sea water temperature is +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, swimming pools with animation. Here you can play football, go scuba diving and ride a bike.
In Rusalka, about 600 country houses are offered for rent, where tourists, mainly British and Germans, stay in the summer. The houses are equipped with air conditioners, telephones and TVs.
Primorsko: expanse 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 get by bus to Burgas, Pleven, Plovdiv, Sofia and Tsarevo.
Surroundings Primorsko is a protected area with primeval forests, rare plants and wild animals, as well as unusual rock formations. In the 1,000-hectare Ropotamo Reserve, you can go hiking or boating on the river. Tourists also visit the island of St. Thomas, where white water lilies grow and turtles are found.
The resort has a clean beach 2 km long with fine sand. The northern beach is open to all winds, so surfers have chosen it. The southern beach is calmer, it is reliably protected from the wind, there is a gently sloping coast and a warm sea. “We rested 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 here are cheaper than in other resorts in Bulgaria. Apartments in Primorsko are sold at prices ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 euros, houses - from 95,000 to 700,000 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 Bourgas Airport and a short bus ride from Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas. The resort was named "Elenite" (Bulgarian "deer") because deer are found in the local forests.
In Elenite, sea iodized air is combined with the air of coniferous forests growing in the vicinity, 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. Water from May to October is heated to an average of +24 °C. Mount Stara Planina closes the resort from the northern winds.
This is a closed resort, and outsiders are not allowed into its territory. There are several hotels and residential complexes with apartments in Elenite, located on the first line of the sea, along the 800 m long beach. There are many shops, shops, restaurants of European and Bulgarian cuisines, bars, there is an outdoor swimming pool with sea water, tennis courts, a yacht club, volleyball, football grounds, a fitness room, table tennis and billiards, a riding club, and an aqua park. The complex operates on an all-inclusive basis. Rest is comfortable and inexpensive, meets European standards.
“Outwardly, 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 35,000 to 260,000 euros.
Golden Sands: many tourists and discos until the morning
Golden Sands resort is located on the territory national park 18 km northeast of Varna. There is a bus service with all the resorts of the coast.
There is a legend associated with the name of the resort. According to it, a long time ago, pirates buried a golden treasure somewhere on the coast, later they could not find it, and then this gold turned into golden fine-grained sand. The beaches of the amazing yellow color 50 to 100 m wide stretched 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 is a great place for young people. But for older people, this is more of a disadvantage. We lived in a house on the first line of the sea, discos worked nearby 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.
The balneological center "Ambassador" treats arthritis, arthrosis, bronchitis, neurosis, stress and chronic pharyngitis with the help of sea water, rich in salts and trace elements, as well as healing mud and various types of medicinal plants.
Prices in restaurants in Golden Sands are about twice as high as in Varna. Real estate is also not cheap: apartments of 30-40 m² are sold for 30-40 thousand euros. Renting an apartment costs 40–50 euros per day.
Historic sites & rock concerts in Kavarna
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 falls only closer to autumn.
In Kavarna there are cafes, snack bars, fish restaurants, an ethnographic museum, 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. The house can be purchased at a price of 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 are served here. There are six sandy beaches: Babeshki, Coral, Oasis, Maly, Mechata Dupka and Central. Activities include surfing, fishing, horseback riding, jet skiing, and of course swimming and sunbathing. According to research by scientists, sea water in Lozenets is the cleanest on the entire Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is rich in trace elements - bromine, iodine, calcium and magnesium.
In summer it is hot - up to +30 ° С, but the heat is softened by a light fresh breeze blowing from the sea. From strong winds Lozenets is protected by the Strandja Mountains.
The resort is dominated by two- and three-story houses, many of which have been converted into small hotels. With low - rise buildings , the settlement resembles European suburbs . Apartments in Lozenets are sold at prices ranging from 30,000 to 300,000 euros, houses - from 90,000 to 400,000 euros.
Sozopol: architectural monuments and bohemia
Sozopol is the oldest Bulgarian town 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 cuts into the Black Sea. By bus you can get to Burgas, Kiten, Primorsko and Sofia.
There are three sandy beaches in Sozopol - Zlatna Ribka, Harmanite and Central. Harmanite is marked with the Blue Flag. Nearby there are several campsites - "Veselie", "Gradina", "Zlatna Ribka", "Kavatsi" and "Smokinya". The city has more than 600 restaurants, taverns, bars and discos. This is a city-museum: there are many monuments of history and architecture of the 18th-19th centuries, beautiful churches, old white houses with red-tiled roofs and narrow cobbled streets. The special atmosphere of the resort attracts creative people- artists, musicians and artists.
It is hot in Sozopol in summer. From May to September, the air temperature is kept at the level of +27–33 °С, water - +25–28 °С.
Apartments in Sozopol cost from 27.5 thousand to 500 thousand euros, houses - from 100 thousand euros.
Balchik: great park and bad beaches
Balchik is the third most important port in Bulgaria after Varna and Burgas. It is located near Albena, Varna, Dobrich, Golden Sands and Kranevo.
In ancient times, the buildings here were built of white limestone. The Roman poet Ovid, who sailed by the city on a ship, wrote about what he saw: “Greetings to you, white stone city, with your unique beauty.” beautiful city Balchik remains to this day. The most picturesque place is the residence of the Romanian Queen Mary 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 collection of Monaco. Other sights include churches, the remains of a Cybele temple, 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 have to, 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. back side medals - low prices to rest 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 can get bored.
The temperature of sea water is 2–3 °C lower than in the south of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. For many homeowners in Balchik, landslides are a big problem.
Among the owners of real estate in Balchik, there are many English, Irish and Russians. Apartments cost from 40 thousand to 200 thousand euros. average cost square meter- 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 service to 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, calm resort, where there are no noisy discos and crowds of tourists. There are not many hotels, as this resort is not the most popular among foreigners. In addition to Russians, Germans and Norwegians rest here. Here are three picturesque beach, regattas, surfing competitions are held, you can engage in spearfishing. 9 km from Tsarevo there is a private botanical garden "Raiskata Gradina" with more than 2,000 plant species, 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 at 20,000 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 go surfing, swimming and water skiing. The main advantage of Ravda is safety.
Beaches in Ravda for every taste - there are both rocky and sandy ones. On the way to the beach, there are undeveloped areas. From the cold winds, the resting places are protected by rocky capes, thanks to which the climate here is mild. Every summer, about 5,000 tourists rest 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, a post office, a dispensary, a fitness center and discos. However, active youth can be bored here. On the outskirts of Ravda, there are vineyards and melons 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 at a price of 19 thousand euros.
Riviera: expensive 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 among the most expensive on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.
The beach is located in a cozy bay, right behind it is a park with centuries-old trees. The Riviera has entertainment for every taste - from beach and water sports to gatherings in bars, night discos, daytime excursions and animation. You can go water skiing and yachting, surfing, fishing, playing tennis, and cycling. There are pools with mineral water and healing springs, which are displayed directly on the beaches.
The sea in 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 the 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 arrive here from many major cities in Europe and Russia. 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 a temperature of +35–50 °С. Good beaches are located in the northern part of the city, some of them are wild. 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, warmed up during the summer, is still quite warm, and there are fewer vacationers at this time than in July and August, as 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 in Western Europe, but higher than in other resorts in Bulgaria.
A square meter in the city costs an average of about 600 euros. Apartments and houses in Varna are sold at a price of 30 thousand euros. Rent costs from 25 euros per day.
Nessebar: the city of churches
Nessebar is a 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 railway station are located in Burgas. By sea you can get to 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, nearly 3,000 private residences with over 155,000 beds, and over 3,500 catering establishments. Often tourists settle in old houses of past centuries, equipped with modern amenities.
The beach in Nessebar is small. The bottom is sandy, without cliffs, but in places there are sharp stones. On the beach you can play volleyball, rent a scooter or a yacht, hire an instructor for diving and windsurfing.
Since Nessebar is a popular tourist town visited by foreigners from all over the world, crime is slightly higher here than in other, quieter and smaller resorts.
“There are always a lot of tourists in Nessebar during the beach season. Fraudsters know this and use a large crowd of people for their own purposes. I would advise you to keep a close eye on wallets and valuables. It happens that foreigners are cheated 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 for sale
for 27-65 thousand euros. Rent costs 50-160 euros per day.
the site advises you to choose resorts in Bulgaria for recreation and purchase of real estate in accordance with your preferences, lifestyle and budget:
- Best beaches:
Albena, Dunes, Elenite, Golden sands, Mermaid, Sveti Vlas, Sozopol, Sunny Beach
- Developed infrastructure for recreation and entertainment:
Albena, Burgas, Varna, Golden sands, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Sunny Beach
- Quiet and relaxing holiday:
Ahtopol, Balchik, Kavarna, Kamchia, Obzor, Ravda, Mermaid, Tsarevo
- The most expensive resorts:
Varna, Elenite, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Riviera, Mermaid, St. St. Konstantin and Elena, Sozopol
- The cheapest resorts:
Burgas, Kamchia, Kiten, Kranevo, Lozenets, Obzor, Pomorie, Ravda, Sunny Beach
Victor Pashinsky
First of all, Bulgaria is suitable for beach holiday. There are excellent sandy beaches, low prices and a comfortable climate.
We have analyzed the latest report on the purity of sea water in the European Union and invite you to form your own opinion about.
Do they clean the beaches in Bulgaria? How often?
Bulgaria is very actively striving to get into the European Union. One of the requirements is the cleanliness of the beaches. On the beaches of Bulgaria cleaned every day, regardless of whether it is a paid zone or a free one. On many beaches, cleaning is done both in the morning and in the evening.
And it is not just words. Indeed, we have seen many times how cleaning is done, how garbage and algae are taken out.
The beaches of Bulgaria seemed to us even a little cleaner than in Montenegro and much better than in the New World.
Where are the wild and deserted beaches in Bulgaria?
There are quite a few deserted and completely deserted beaches in Bulgaria. One has only to move a few kilometers away from the city and you will find one of these.
Personally, we liked best between the cities of Aheloy and.
When we swam there, the water was surprisingly clean and transparent, there were no people at all.
Literally 20 meters away is with its healing mud and very salty water. The lake is home to many species of birds. We remember swans, pelicans and herons the most.
By and large, all the beaches in Bulgaria are very similar. Almost everywhere you can find a sandy bottom with a gentle slope and fairly clean water, comfortable for swimming. The beaches differ only in the surrounding landscapes, infrastructure and the number of people.
The very green beach I was talking about. Of course, sand begins closer to the sea, but the impression is still excellent.
Personally, it seems reasonable to me to divide the beaches into two categories. These are beaches “for every day” and beaches that are definitely worth a visit, but it’s not convenient to go there every day - they are too far away.
From the first group, I want to highlight, and the beaches in (I remember one of them with surprisingly green grass almost by the sea). All of them have has its pros and cons which we have described in separate articles.
Most likely something similar can be found near any major resort. For example, during ours, I saw excellent deserted beaches between Ravda and Aheloy.
In general, my review of the beaches of Bulgaria very positive— they are very clean and not too crowded.
My favorite beach in Nessebar is very clear water, soft sand and picturesque views around. But it's hard to climb over the rocks...
On many sites you can find information that algae are lying on the beaches of Bulgaria. This is not true, or rather not entirely true. The beaches of the country are carefully cleaned both during the day and in the evening. Rest on them comfortably and calmly.
One of the most comfortable, in my opinion, are. You will not find crowds of tourists on them, such as, for example, on, and you can get settled here in free territory literally at the water's edge, which, you see, is simply necessary in some cases.
In general, I would classify the beaches of Bulgaria as more than comfortable and clean. A smooth descent to, the presence of lifeguards, sunbeds, umbrellas and various beach activities have a positive effect on the rating.
Going to the beach in Bulgaria, I advise you to take plenty of drinking water, protective cream and a sun umbrella with you. After all, even resting in the shade, you will have time to tan, but not burn out.
If you still have questions about Bulgaria and the beaches in this country (and indeed any other) - you can safely and without hesitation ask them in the comments right under the article. We will be happy to answer, tell and help you choose.
