Alina Pashinskaya

Bulgaria is famous for its various resorts. There are in the country like long promoted, so very young, but small picturesque villages are rapidly conquering their potential tourists. They also go to Bulgaria improve your health, relax both soul and body. The country's seaside resorts attract not only young, but also more mature holidaymakers who remember the hospitable, brotherly Bulgaria.

Nessebar is the oldest city in Europe

In the New part of Pomorie there is the monastery of St. George. We managed to visit not only the territory of the temple, but also its museum, which is located right there, completely free of charge (we still left a donation for the temple, but voluntarily!).

All sorts of festivals for tourists and city residents are often held on the territory of this cinema.

The large and expensive hotel complex is striking in its size (the photo shows only 1/20 of its size).

An interesting idea for decorating a restaurant on the coast of Pomorie.

The city has a lot of greenery and parks. In the hot summer heat this is especially valuable.

Burgas is one of largest cities Bulgaria

- quite attractive and inexpensive resort. There is a large seaport, international airport, railway and bus stations here.

Burgas has beautiful clean beaches, a large seaside park (about 7 km) with, an opera house and several museums. All this attracts many tourists to the city every year.

Despite the fact that the Internet actively promises cheap shopping in Burgas, in fact prices there's very much rather big, Truth good choice. The city itself, although large, is very beautiful.

On the main street of Burgas is the “navel of the city”.

If you don’t know where the opera house is located in the city, you might not even notice it. Outwardly, it looks more like an ordinary building.

Although Burgas is a port city, the coasts are clean and the water is quiet and calm.

In front of the monument to the Soviet soldier right on the main square of Burgas, in the morning you can “refresh yourself” in an unusual fountain.

One of the main attractions of the city is the Burgas seaside park.

Sunny Beach is the most expensive resort in Bulgaria

- one of most popular and famous tourist complexes of the country. A city of non-stop discos, built up with rows of countless hotels. Everything is expensive here. Prices in shops, restaurants, on beaches, by taxi - several times higher than in Pomorie. And at the same time the resort is literally packed with people. The beaches, although clean, can often be seen seaweed on the shore (and in the evening they are thrown back into the water).

The resort was awarded for the environmental benefits of water and sand Blue flag.

On Sunny Beach there is a bus station. In the city you can easily order many excursions.

If you stomp on these planks for a long, long time under the scorching sun, you can go to the beach of Sunny Beach.

The tourists who stayed in this hotel were luckier - they don’t have to go far to the beach.

Cheerful Duck copes well with his role - he invites vacationers to enjoy fast food.

There is a bridge across the busy Sunny Beach highway. In it you can walk up to the second floor or take an elevator and cross a dangerous road.

A popular form of entertainment for vacationers on Sunny Beach is taking a souvenir photo with a huge live parrot.

Balchik - city-botanical garden

Balchik - inexpensive, but not a very beautiful resort. We wouldn't want to spend all 14 days here.

What makes Balchik popular is its fabulously beautiful summer residence of the Romanian queen in him. This is one of the main attractions of all of Bulgaria, especially its coastal region.

The city is located in the north of the country and is the third largest seaport. We've been looking for a long time bus station in Balchik, but it turned out that he not anymore. There is a regular bus stop next to the old and abandoned building. There is a bus schedule on it, which you can take to leave the city.

The main disadvantage, is that get there from Balchik directly to the same Nessebar or Burgas impossible. Necessarily need to change seats in Varna.

This is what the bus station in Balchik looks like now - a completely abandoned building.

Walking the streets of Balchik is not very pleasant. Old buildings surround you everywhere, and it is difficult to hide from the sun, since there is little greenery.

The Queen's residence looks much better from the outside than from the inside.

There is also an Ethnographic Museum in the city, but entrance to it is paid.

From the territory of the botanical garden you can clearly see the entire city of Balchik.

Golden Sands - a hot resort in Bulgaria

Golden Sands is one of the the biggest resorts of the country. Prices Here a little lower than on Sunny Beach, but the weather is usually very hot. The sun is simply incredibly hot, because the mountains do not allow fresh air to get through, so it is often stuffy here.

Great fit for young people and nightlife lovers. This resort will not let you get bored - music and fun do not stop around the clock. But there is one minus here - descent to the beach and entrance to the sea not so flat, like in Sunny Beach or Nessebar due to the mountainous terrain.

Varna - the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria

Varna is also popular resort Bulgaria. This is a huge, lively city with a lot of parks, shops and squares. It’s impossible to say that everything here is very cheap, but the prices also can’t be called particularly high.

Varna is an important economic and cultural center with its own airport and well-established ferry service. This the biggest port city of Bulgaria.

Varna has large bus station, from which you can leave in any direction - both within Bulgaria itself and to other countries of the world.

Varna has many unusual and beautiful buildings, especially in the city center.

The Assumption Cathedral of Varna is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated from below by many small lanterns.

The openwork Asparuhov Bridge is the longest bridge in Bulgaria, connecting the two parts of Varna.

Obzor - a young resort village

We were only passing through this town, but it seemed to us cute And inexpensive, even if a little boring. Obzor is developing rapidly and soon promises a luxurious holiday for any category of tourists.

Prices On him much lower than at popular resorts in the country. In the town there is a bus station.

Sea a little warmer than in neighboring Golden Sands. Great for holidays with children. In Obzor there is a children's camp with a water park and an amusement park.

There is a small bus station in Obzor.

Residential buildings and hotels in the village are small but cozy.

Life moves slowly on the streets of Obzor.

The information board stands next to the bus station and anyone can read useful information.

The village, as we noticed, has a lot of greenery, which is a definite plus on hot summer days.

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 had very good reviews from my trusted friends, so I included it 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 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 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.

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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. There is also a large selection of 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 outdoor enthusiasts, 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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Holidays in Bulgaria will cost less than in other European countries. In Bulgaria, beach tourism is developed in the resorts of the Black Sea, balneological centers at unique thermal springs.

Bulgaria is ideal for holidays with children.

For a beach holiday in Bulgaria, tourists fly to international airports, which are located on the coast in the cities of Varna and Burgas. These cities divide the Bulgarian Black Sea coast into northern and southern ones, respectively. The flight from Moscow to Bulgaria takes about 2.5 hours. Flights and prices for air tickets to Burgas (BOJ) and Varna (VAR).

To visit Bulgaria, citizens of the Russian Federation require a Bulgarian visa, and if you have a valid Schengen visa, you can go with it. Currency: Lev.

Bulgarian resorts on the Black Sea.

The entire coast of Bulgaria is dotted with resort towns and villages. The beaches of Bulgaria are all sandy with a gentle entrance to the sea. Beaches in Bulgaria are municipal and free. There is a separate surcharge for sun loungers and umbrellas if this is not included in the hotel price.

The most popular resorts in Bulgaria: Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Nessebar.
For treatment and recovery On the Bulgarian coast one can highlight the following resorts: Albena, Riviera, St. Constantine and Helena, Pomorie.
Dearest Bulgarian resort - Dunes.
Resorts in Bulgaria for a relaxing and respectable holiday: Riviera, Sunny day, Elenite.
For holidays with children in Bulgaria All resorts are suitable.

Northern coast of Bulgaria.

The northern coast of Bulgaria on the Black Sea consists of the resorts: Albena, Golden Sands, Riviera, Sunny Day, St. Constantine and Elena.

Albena is a children's resort in Bulgaria. Medical resort.

The northernmost resort in Bulgaria is Albena. It is located 45 km from Varna airport, which is a travel time of 50 minutes. The sandy coastline in the Albena resort is the widest in Bulgaria (beach width 150m). The beach is sandy, 7 km long, with a gentle entrance to the Black Sea. Albena is surrounded by green forests. Nearby there is a protected area - Baltala National Park.

Albena is a children's resort complex in Bulgaria. Every year, tourism infrastructure focused on holidays with children is being built here. Children's centers, kindergartens, and playgrounds are expanding, and special attention is being paid to children's nutrition.

Another distinctive feature of the Albena resort is its therapeutic component. The largest balneological center in Bulgaria is located in Albena. Diseases associated with metabolic disorders, the nervous system, the musculoskeletal system, gynecological and skin diseases are treated here.

The Blue Flag quality mark was awarded to the Albena resort area. The average water temperature is +25 and air temperature +23 +28 from July to September.

For active tourists in Albena there are: beach football and volleyball, tennis courts, mini-golf, scuba diving, equestrian center and much more.

The Golden Sands resort is the largest on the northern coast of Bulgaria.

Golden Sands is a developed tourist complex in the national park. Golden Sands resort is suitable for young people and a relaxing holiday. The sandy beach is 6 km long and 100 m wide. There are two water parks on their territory. The resort has been developing since 1956. It is actively developed with hotels, inns and apartments. The hotel base is constantly replenished and updated, i.e. corresponds to the European level. Most of the hotels are 4 stars. There are hotels on coastlines 1, 2 and 3. Most hotels on lines 2 and 3 are located in a forested area on a hill and you can get to the beach by steps or by free shuttles running to the beach. The entertainment infrastructure is multifaceted: casinos, cafes, bars, restaurants, bowling, discos, diving, windsurfing, golf. Transfer from Varna Airport takes only 30 minutes and is 32 km.

Riviera is a closed resort complex for recreation and wellness.

Riviera is a gated resort complex on the northern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. It is located half an hour from Varna. The length of its coastline is 1 km, width is 80 meters. The Riviera is the former seat of the Bulgarian government. The territory has its own free sandy beach and thermal springs.

Sunny Day - indoor resort with mineral springs.

Sunny Day is the former seat of the Bulgarian Communist Party. The resort is located on the territory of a green park, thanks to which there is clean, healthy air. A sunny day is suitable for secluded, comfortable rest and treatment. The length of the beach is only 1 km, width 80 m. A sunny day is marked with the Blue Flag quality mark for cleanliness. The Sunny Day resort is a closed complex of 4 hotels. The special feature of the resort is its mineral springs. Treatment is provided in two hotels: Palace 5* and Marina 4*. Balneological centers offer more than 100 different types of medical and cosmetic procedures. The resort has all the conditions for children: discos, children's menus, kindergartens, swimming pools, attractions, water slides.

St. Constantine and Helena is the oldest resort in Bulgaria.

St. Constantine and Helena is a resort located in a park area 20 minutes drive from the airport (18 km). The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is the very first resort in Bulgaria to welcome tourists. It has been operating since 1907. St. Konstantin and Elena is a quality holiday in cozy sunny Bulgaria. To entertain tourists, there are casinos, discos, mini-golf, and the Ecopark walking park area. On the territory of the resort there is a landmark - an Orthodox monastery of the 18th century. The length of the beach is 2 km, width 80 m.

The resort has thermal springs where the water temperature reaches +48 degrees. In addition, there are Spa complexes and a swimming pool with hot healing mineral water. The resort is suitable for a relaxing holiday, family holidays, treatment and young people.

Southern coast of Bulgaria.

The southern coast of Bulgaria is represented by the resorts: Byala, Obzor, Elenite, St. Vlas, Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Pomorie, Chernomorets, Sozopol, Dunes, Primorsko, Kiten, Tsarevo, Lozenets, Sinemorets, Ahtopol.

The capital of the Southern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is the city of Burgas. It has an international airport. It is from here that vacationers go to resorts and their hotels. Let's take a closer look at the variety of resort areas on the southern coast of Bulgaria.

Resort-type village Byala in Bulgaria.

Byala is suitable for a relaxing family holiday and independent tourists. Byala is a budget holiday mainly in 2-3 star hotels. This is a profitable place to buy real estate. The resort village of Byala will receive proper tourist infrastructure and a developed hotel base in a couple of years. In the meantime, this is a sunny corner of Bulgaria near the Black Sea with beautiful nature and unique White Rocks.

The city of Obzor is the center of the Bulgarian coast.

Obzor is a resort that is geographically located approximately in the middle relative to both airports. (Varna - 65 km. Burgas - 74 km.) It is suitable for a quality, economical holiday. The length of the beach is 6 km, width 100 meters. The Obzor resort is located at the foot of the Stara Planina mountain. Clean mountain air, sandy beaches, a gentle entrance to the sea and a modern hotel base turn the city of Obzor into the pearl of a beach holiday in Bulgaria.

Elenite – quality rest in a closed area.

Elenite is a closed modern resort in Bulgaria. It is located in a fenced area 45 km from Burgas airport. Elenite has its own sandy beach, 1 km long and 80 meters wide. The resort complex consists of 7 hotels, one of which is 5-star for discerning tourists, and a group of villas. The entire resort complex operates on an all-inclusive basis. Elenite resort is suitable for all categories of tourists. The entire entertainment infrastructure of the complex is free for vacationers: volleyball, tennis courts, swimming pools, and its own water park.

Saint Vlas is a resort for large companies and family holidays.

Sveti Vlas is a village for a quiet, secluded beach holiday, surrounded by forest. The resort is suitable for large groups, families and families with children. The beach strip, 2 km long and 60 meters wide, is covered with fine sand. The necessary infrastructure for recreation is provided: an embankment, restaurants, shops, a seaport, 2 discos. Also nearby, just 2 km away, is the most developed resort in Bulgaria, Sunny Beach, where you can go for a vibrant nightlife. It is worth noting that the resort is built mainly by party hotels. These apartments are a kind of apartments by the sea or dachas for accommodating large companies or families. There are, of course, hotels, but not 5 star ones. The distance from the resort of Sveti Vlas to the nearest airport Burgas is 38 km.

Sunny Beach is the most popular resort in Bulgaria.

Sunny Beach is the most developed and longest resort in Bulgaria. Sunny Beach is a beach holiday metropolis in Bulgaria. Therefore, it is suitable for all types of tourists, but especially for young people.

The vibrant nightlife of Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is a collection of bars, restaurants, nightclubs and discos. Sunny Beach is the most built-up part of the Bulgarian coast. Hotels on the first, second and third coastlines, apartments and villas are mixed with shops, shopping centers, restaurants, bars. The resort has two water parks. The resort's beach is sandy and has a golden hue. The length of the beach is more than 8 km (maximum width 200 meters).

Marine sports activities are presented in the best possible way in the Sunny Beach resort. You can go surfing, water skiing, boating, sailing, fishing. In addition, lovers of conquering the sky will be able to jump with a parachute and engage in paragliding.

The most popular resort in Bulgaria, Sunny Beach, was awarded the Blue Flag for its ecologically clean Black Sea coast. Sunny Beach is 35 km from Burgas Airport.

The resort of Nessebar is the highlight of Bulgaria.

Old Nessebar is an island that is connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus. The old town of Nessebar has been under the protection of UNESCO since 1983. Nessebar is considered one of the oldest cities in Europe. Vacationers from all over the coast come here on excursions for impressions, gastronomy, souvenirs, and historical masterpieces. All modern hotels and accommodation facilities for vacationers are located on the continent. The resort of Nessebar, due to its historical component, will cost tourists a little more than the nearest resort areas. The length of the Nessebar beach is about 1 km, the width is 100 m. The Nessebar resort is suitable for a relaxing, quality holiday. Distance from the airport is 35 km.

Dunes is the most elite resort in Bulgaria.

Dunes is a Bulgarian resort for discerning tourists. Dunes is a resort whose hotels operate on an All Inclusive system. Here is the most expensive hotel in Bulgaria. On the territory of the resort complex there are 4 4* hotels and 1 5 star hotel. The entire infrastructure of the complex is shared. A distinctive component of the resort is quality in everything: quality food, quality animation, quality service. Dunes is a secluded resort; there are no towns near the resort complex. There is simply nowhere to take a walk outside the Dunes resort.

Pomorie is a sanatorium resort, mud therapy.

Pomorie is the sunniest city on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria.

Pomorie is a famous sea balneological center. Pomorie is located 20 km from Burgas and is one of the most developed cities from a tourist point of view. A natural attraction of the Pomorie resort is that it occupies a peninsula cutting into the Black Sea for 5 km. There are special climatic conditions and a pleasant sea breeze all summer long. Pomorie is famous for its mud lake, mineral water, and iron-rich sand. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, gynecology, and skin diseases are treated here. The Bulgarian resort of Pomorie is suitable for history buffs, families with children and people who want to combine relaxation and wellness.

Sozopol is an ancient city and a modern inexpensive resort.

Sozopol is a resort town. It is located 40 km from Burgas airport. Tourists from all over the coast go on excursions to the historical part of the city of Sozopol. Ancient Sozopol was founded by the Greeks. There are many temples in Sozopol, the Church of St. George stands out especially. The relics of St. Andrew and St. John the Baptist are kept in the Church of St. George.

Sozopol is suitable for an inexpensive family holiday on the southern Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Vacationers have two sandy beaches, developed tourist infrastructure and historical heritage at their disposal.

The Sozopol-Ropotamo excursion especially attracts tourists. In the valley of the Ropotamo River there is a bird sanctuary.

Prices for hotels, apartments in Bulgaria

Bulgaria is famous for its balneological resorts.

Famous thermal springs in Bulgaria:

• Sandanski is a mineral water +42 C +81 C;
• Velingrad is the most popular balneological center (+28 C +91 C);
• Devin (+16 C +76 C). Treatment of the musculoskeletal system and nervous system;
• Hisar.

Come to the resorts of Bulgaria, and they will illuminate your trip with a rainbow of emotions!

The resort towns of Bulgaria have long become favorite tourist destinations for travelers. Our tourists value this country for its varied holidays (summer and winter), affordable prices and excellent service. This is an excellent choice for a holiday with family and children, both in winter and summer.

Since 2012, the country has been part of the Schengen zone of the European Union, so it is worth taking care of a visa in advance. In recent years, resort towns in Bulgaria have been developing rapidly, the number of new 4 and 5 star hotels is growing, and the level of service is improving.

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Not only beach holidays are popular here - health, ski, and excursion tours are also in demand. Fans of active recreation can find a lot of entertainment on the water, in the mountains, and in caves. Pilgrimage to Christian shrines can also be considered a special type of tourism. The beach season in the resort towns of Bulgaria is open from May to October, so everyone can choose the right time for themselves.

The ski slopes in Bulgaria are simple, without difficult turns or elevation changes, so they are ideal for beginners and will make your winter holiday unforgettable. This is especially important for vacationers with children who will also want to learn to ski.

Provides for a stay in sanatoriums or hotels in selected resort towns in Bulgaria, where various medical services are provided. The recreational destination remains popular here throughout the year.

Culinary gourmets will be delighted by the varied and tasty Bulgarian cuisine with a clear Balkan flavor. Those who like to taste local delicacies can arrange their own type of vacation - a culinary tour. Be sure to try the famous stuffed peppers, kavarma with meat, potatoes and mushrooms, as well as meat sausages, grilled gyuvech, tarator soup and various dishes with feta cheese, because this is the main fermented milk product of this country.

Local wines will delight connoisseurs not only with their taste, but also with their low price. Thus, a glass of wine in any resort town in Bulgaria costs from 1 euro, while a hot dish starts from 4 euros. You can pay here in euros or dollars, along with local currency, especially at resorts.

Resorts in Bulgaria can be divided into sea and ski resorts, depending on the time of year. There is also an extensive city excursion program - these are popular routes to famous Orthodox cathedrals and temples, as well as mountain tourist destinations. Your excursion program should include cities such as Sofia, Varna, Plovdiv, Burgas and Melnik.

The seaside resorts of Bulgaria can be divided into northern and southern - just as the Balkan Mountains divide the sea coast. Resorts are popular on the northern coast Golden Sands, Varna And Albena. On the south coast - Sunny Beach, Sozopol, Burgas, Nessebar, Sinemorets, located on the territory of a national reserve.

The Black Sea resort towns of Bulgaria differ markedly in the level of service, choice of entertainment and hotels from other Black Sea countries. The sea here is always clean and the beaches are well-groomed. It is worth noting that in all resort towns in Bulgaria the main beaches are free for tourists, which explains their enormous popularity and congestion. For one sunbed and umbrella you will have to pay about 10 leva. Summer daytime temperatures at beach resorts are pleasing, about +27-30 degrees, water +23.

Ski resorts in Bulgaria are distinguished by a European level of service and affordable prices. Despite the fact that the cost is much lower than the popular ones, the trails are equipped with everything necessary. Beginner skiers and families with children will have a great time relaxing and having fun, learning to ski and enjoying the fresh mountain air. There are good places for professionals too. The Rila mountain range is the highest in Bulgaria, and Mount Musala reaches a height of 2925 m. In addition to them, in Bulgaria there are also the Rhodope and Pirin massifs.

Since the mountains in Bulgaria are somewhat lower than in Europe, the skiing season here is shorter - December-February, due to the warmer climate. Winter temperatures in the mountains are about 3-11 degrees below zero. The Bulgarian ski resorts of Borovets, Pamporovo, Bansko, and resorts on Mount Vitosha are popular. In the Rhodope Mountains there are mineral springs, caves, mountain lakes and rivers, as well as monasteries.

Therapeutic resort towns in Bulgaria can be divided into thermal (Sandanski), thalassotherapy (Golden Sands, Pomorie) and climatic (mountain resorts). In addition to special treatment procedures in sanatoriums, here you can simply breathe clean mountain or sea air, take healthy active walks, relieve stress, strengthen your immune system and take care of your beauty. Various programs for improving skin health and losing excess weight will appeal to lovely ladies.

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Excursions to resort towns in Bulgaria

Unique cultural monuments protected by UNESCO, as well as natural attractions, are the golden heritage of Bulgaria, the birthplace of Spartacus and Orpheus. Cities you should visit: Nessebar, Veliko Tarnovo, Plovdiv And Sofia. Most of the museums are located in the capital and in Veliko Tarnovo. Interesting for educational tourists will be: library named after. Cyril and Methodius, National Art Gallery, National Historical Museum and Central Mineral Bath in Sofia, Art Gallery in Bugas.

Religious pilgrims and tourists have the opportunity to visit famous monasteries and temples - the rock-hewn Aladzha Monastery, the Rila and Bachkovo monasteries, the Boyana Church near Mount Vitosha and the cave churches of Ivanovo. In Sofia there is the famous ancient Banya Bashi mosque.

In addition, Bulgaria has many natural and archaeological reserves, caves, and Thracian tombs. Valley of Roses, Lakes of Burgas and the Island of St. Anastasia - this list can be continued for a very long time. A holiday in any of the resort towns in Bulgaria will leave an unforgettable experience.

I love Bulgaria very much. Once upon a time, it was with her that my interest in foreign countries and Europe began. Having already visited many other countries, I was finally able to look here. Bulgaria will always remain a special place for me - it is similar to Turkey, Germany, and Russia, and therefore combines many of the advantages of the countries listed above. Bulgaria is also good because there are low prices for hotels, fruits, vegetables, food in restaurants and cafes, trips and excursions. The beaches here are clean and comfortable, suitable for a simple beach holiday for any Russian family.

Bulgaria is a beautiful country, picturesque and similar enough to Russia that you can travel around it without any worries. Bulgaria, of course, is not all interesting for tourists: mostly there are small towns and villages, half-abandoned, on simple plains. But there is also a stunning city - the capital Sofia, which is half like a Russian city, half like a German city and at the same time very authentic. The photo below shows the Golden Sands resort.

And the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria is absolutely breathtaking. There are incredibly beautiful traditional seaside towns, recently restored by the state, large resorts with large hotels and large-format beaches, as well as wild bays where you can come by bus or car to enjoy their pristine beauty.

Beach holiday

Beach holidays in Bulgaria belong to the Black Sea coast. There are small towns with boutique hotels and apartments for rent, large resorts with large chain hotels and entire tourist towns, as well as small villages with picturesque bays for a quiet, secluded holiday. For example, like in Sveti Vlas in the photo below.

Beach holidays in Bulgaria are especially good due to the climate. Usually all the cities and villages on the coast are small, they have clean and pleasant air, there are no traffic jams or increased traffic, or the noise of a big city. Another plus is the spacious sandy beaches for those who are tired of pebbles and who are sensitive to this vacation destination. The brightest and cleanest beaches are in Pomorie, near Burgas. And here is a gorgeous color.

I visited many cities in Bulgaria, traveled all over the country, somewhere I was only two or three days, somewhere for two or even three or four weeks, and I can say with confidence that almost every place could become home for me: It's beautiful, cheap and clean here. I would say that Bulgaria is a wonderful place to relax and live!

Conventionally, in Bulgaria there are four regions for beach holidays, marked on the map with stars of different colors. The North belongs to such resorts as Varna and Golden Sands, here are the most popular resorts where many Russians have been vacationing for many years. From north to south, the list of Bulgarian resorts looks like this:

• Varna is a large city with large shops and a port (there is also a beach here), and Golden Sands is an artificially created and very neat and beautiful resort village. These two resorts are located on the north coast.
• The center belongs to, Nessebar and, where in Nessebar you can plunge into Bulgarian culture, in Sunny Beach you can swim, and in Sveti Vlas you can relax from the hustle and bustle surrounded by green hills of wondrous beauty.
• Burgas is good for those who want to come to a real resort city, and not an artificial one, to walk around the city, streets, shops and parks, which is not the case in most Bulgarian resorts. At the same time, Pomorie is a good place to relax with children, the water here is the cleanest, the entry into the sea is very gentle, simply the best in Bulgaria. is a great little village with a beautiful Old Town, which is very loved by Europeans.
• And the wild south, where the villages of Sinemorets, Primorsko, Kiten and Ahtopol are located, is the last lower section for those who love a relaxing holiday by the sea in the wilderness, in the provinces, but with a pleasant climate and clean air. Below you will learn more about each region.

Varna and Golden Sands (north)

Varna is a large city with a population of 335 thousand people. There are a lot of places for walking, beautiful green alleys and parks, classical architecture, many shops, restaurants and hotels. The city lives more independently from tourists than other cities in Bulgaria, so it may be of interest to those who want to see real Bulgarian life with their own eyes. This city is perhaps the greenest of all. There are also good large beaches here that are convenient for tourists. The only negative is the presence of a port, which pollutes the surrounding waters. I would advise you to swim in Golden Sands, nearby, and go for a walk - specifically to Varna.

In August in Varna, an ideal vacation can be spent in a hotel for 50-60 USD per day for four in a good room of 40-60 square meters.

Golden Sands is a resort in which there are no local Bulgarian residents at all. Everyone who works here in the tourist service lives in Varna or at the hotel. Golden Sands is famous for its almost endless beaches, and the city itself, its streets, cafes and restaurants are very beautiful and well-kept.

In Golden Sands you can rent a room for four in a hotel on the first line for 100-200 USD in August and for 50 USD in a regular hotel.

Sunny Beach, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas (center)

Nessebar is a small traditional town on the peninsula, home to 22 thousand people, almost all of whom work in tourism. It is very pleasant to relax in this part of the country in peace and unity with the flavor of coastal Bulgaria. There is an Old Town with narrow streets, and a very large beach in the Sunny Beach area.

In the center of Nessebar you can rent a hotel room for four in August for about 60-100 USD.

Burgas is a very popular resort due to its low prices. In August, a room for four can easily be found for 40-50 USD.

Non-tourist areas

In principle, you can see the whole of Bulgaria if you focus on big cities and not urban villages. All of it is quite colorful, and the cities are very similar to each other, with tiled roofs in the old center and with panel and other low-rise apartment buildings in new areas. True, I advise you not to drive near the borders to Romania, Serbia and Macedonia, but the borders with Greece and Turkey are more friendly.

Where to go from Bulgaria

Many tourists who come to Bulgaria and realize that they are already in Europe are looking for which country else to visit during a 7-14-day trip. This is correct, since two absolutely incredible countries are located south of Bulgaria - and.

So, in Greece I advise you to visit, Kavala and Alexandroupoli, and in Turkey -.

How to get around Bulgaria

Many people choose the train as the best solution for those who do not like to get tired while traveling, but I suggest you modern air-conditioned buses. Traveling in them is quite comfortable, and there is much more privacy in relation to other passengers. Or you can rent a car and drive around the country on your own. Then, even in 14 days you can travel around absolutely the entire coast of Bulgaria, and in 7 days - half, which is also not bad!