How and where is the best place to relax in Bulgaria in the summer. Sea resorts in Bulgaria. Which resort to choose for a seaside holiday

Bulgaria is the most popular country among Russian buyers of foreign real estate. In 2013, more than 10 thousand of our compatriots purchased local real estate. The most popular apartments are on the country's Black Sea coast.

« Beach resorts Bulgaria is in demand for a variety of segments of the population. Young people prefer large, noisy resorts; they have almost no opportunity to buy housing. Young families as well as older people like quiet and quiet places, but some of them prefer cities due to the availability of medical care, better infrastructure and the ability to rent out housing all year round. Some people prefer nice apartments on big resorts(in gated complexes) for long stay or to rent out housing,” says Todor Stoyanov, financial director of Prime Property BG.

the site has compiled a list of the best resorts in Bulgaria for family vacation with children and buying real estate. The rating is based on the following criteria: quality of beaches, infrastructure and attractions, level of safety, environmental conditions, cost of living and recreation.

Rating of Bulgarian resorts for holidays and home buying (maximum score - 10)

Resorts Beaches Infra-
structure
and attractions
particularity		 Level
safe
ness		 State
ecology		 Price
life
and rest		 General
point
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 feels like home, the complexes are cozy, and accommodation is inexpensive. The only drawback is that there is little greenery at the resort,” says Alexander D., who vacationed in Sveti Vlas in the summer of 2013 with his wife and two children.

This area has a special microclimate: the air is enriched with iodine ions, a fresh breeze blows from the sea, the Stara Planina Mountains and the surrounding hills keep it cool during summer heat. There are sunny days from May to September or a total of 70 days. Due to the combination of a mild climate and healthy air, many come to Sveti Vlas to treat their lungs.

All three beaches with a length of 1.5 km (Camping, Marina and Central) are marked with the Blue Flag. This award is given for environmental friendliness. The beaches are sandy, wide, free (money is taken only for sun loungers and umbrellas), with small bays convenient for swimming.

The tourist infrastructure of the resort is actively developing. Now there is a marina, shops and restaurants. Most streets are under video surveillance, so crime here is almost reduced to zero. Attractions include the Church of St. Andrew and the Temple of Athanasius the Great.

Some Bulgarian government officials have acquired houses in this town. Among the available real estate offers are apartments in hotel complexes, apartments and villas. Housing in Sveti Vlas is sold at prices from 22.6 thousand to 376 thousand euros. Apartment rental costs 25–55 euros per day.

Kranevo: an ideal holiday for children

“In the summer of 2012, we sent our children to the AquaLife water sports camp in the village of Kranevo. From June to July we rented a house there to live near our children. We enjoyed our vacation so much that in the future we plan to vacation only in Kranevo,” says Olga K.

From Kranevo to Varna Airport is about 30 minutes drive. Buses and minibuses They also regularly go to Albena, Balchik, Dobrich and Golden Sands. All these resorts are nearby.

The beach in Kranevo is clean, with golden sand, 6 km long and up to 100 m wide. There are paid and free recreation areas. The seabed is flat, without dangerous currents or depth changes, so children can swim here without fear. Some tourists believe that Kranevo beach is the most convenient on the coast. The village also has mineral springs, which are used to treat various diseases.


Kranevo is a village, but it has all the infrastructure necessary for recreation: bars, discos, restaurants serving Bulgarian, Indian and Chinese cuisine, shops, hairdressers, a market and even children's attractions. On the beach you can rent catamarans, jet skis and windsurfing equipment. And yet Kranevo is not famous nightlife, but a measured rest, so young people, accustomed to noisy parties, may find it boring here.

The resort has both hotels and private sector. Prices for apartments in Kranevo range from 37 thousand to 80 thousand euros, for houses - from 62 thousand to 337 thousand.

Review: beautiful nature and warm sea

There are several beaches - sandy, pebble, concrete; one of them is marked " Blue flag" The sea is clean, warms up well, and the slope to the sea is gentle. However, not everyone likes the beaches in Pomorie: the sand has a gray-brown color due to its high iron content, there are rocks in some places, and sometimes in the morning the current carries algae.

In the surrounding area there are salt lakes, the healing properties of the water in which were known to the Byzantines and Thracians. It was used to treat wounds, rheumatism and skin diseases. Since Pomorie is located at zero elevation above sea level, the area is swampy, and mud also has healing properties.

The city is located in the middle of the plains, so you won’t see the greenery of the forests here. But there are many vineyards here. Pomorie is famous for the fact that on its outskirts there is a wine and cognac factory called Black Sea Gold. It is believed that cognac made from grapes grown on salty soil is of special quality.

The resort has many hotels, sanatoriums, cafes, and a cinema open air, museums, monasteries and churches, but there is little entertainment for young people. “Pomorie will appeal to those who value peace and do not like crowds of tourists. It seemed to us that foreign tourists there are very few here, mostly Bulgarians come here from other regions of the country,” says Elena K.


The old part of the city has many buildings with interesting architecture, located on narrow winding streets, while the new areas are dominated by modern houses ranging in height from two to four floors. Pomorie is considered one of the cheapest resorts in Bulgaria. Both food and housing are inexpensive here. Apartments in Pomorie can be purchased for prices starting from 20 thousand euros.

Mermaid: rare birds and protected places

Rusalka is the northernmost resort in Bulgaria. It is located 80 km from Varna and 50 km from Albena in the Tauk Liman nature reserve, which translated from Turkish means “chicken haven”: many species of rare birds nest in the reserve. Nearby is Cape Kaliakra - an archaeological and nature reserve with secluded coves, exotic caves and mineral springs. You can get to Rusalka by bus, minibus or taxi from Varna, as well as by water transport from Kavarna and Kaliakra.

Rusalka has both sandy and pebble beaches. The average sea water temperature is +24 °C. Swimming season lasts from May to September. In summer the air warms up to +28 °C, and only a fresh breeze from the sea brings coolness.

The complexes at the resort operate on an all-inclusive basis. On their territory there are dozens of tennis courts, a riding club, a fitness room, a sauna, discos and bars, and swimming pools with animation. Here you can play football, go scuba diving and ride a bike.


There are about 600 available for rent in Rusalka country houses, where tourists, mainly British and Germans, stay in the summer. The houses are equipped with air conditioning, telephones and televisions.

Primorsko: a haven for surfers and exotic nature

Primorsko is located in the Burgas region, near Sozopol and Tsarevo, at the foot of the Strandja Mountains. From here you can take a bus to Burgas, Pleven, Plovdiv, Sofia and Tsarevo.

The surroundings of Primorsko are protected area with pristine forests, rare plants and wildlife, and unusual rock formations. In the Ropotamo Nature Reserve with an area of ​​1 thousand hectares you can make hiking or take a boat ride on the river. Tourists also visit St. Thomas Island, where white water lilies grow and turtles live.

The resort has a clean beach 2 km long with fine sand. North Beach It is open to all winds, which is why it is chosen by surfers. South Beach It is calmer, it is reliably protected from the wind, there is a gentle coastline and a warm sea. “We vacationed in Primorsko from July to August, it was very hot and sunny, but thanks to the dry air, high temperatures were easily tolerated,” says Alla B.


Primorsko - affordable resort for a holiday with the whole family. Hotels, goods and services are cheaper here than in other resorts in Bulgaria. Apartments in Primorsko are sold at prices from 20 thousand to 100 thousand euros, houses - from 95 thousand to 700 thousand euros.

Elenite: healthy air and all-inclusive system

Elenite is a resort located in picturesque bay on southern slopes The Stara Planina Mountains are 40 km from Burgas Airport and a few minutes by bus from Sunny Beach and Sveti Vlas. The resort was named “Elenite” (Bulgarian for “deer”) because deer live in the local forests.

In Elenite, iodized sea air is combined with coniferous forests, growing in the surrounding area, which creates a special microclimate that is beneficial for pulmonary patients. There is no sweltering heat here: the average air temperature in summer is about +28 °C. From May to October the water heats up to an average of +24 °C. Stara Planina Mountain protects the resort from northern winds.

This indoor resort, and outsiders are not allowed into its territory. In Elenite there are several hotels and residential complexes with apartments located on the first line of the sea, along the 800 m long beach. There are many shops, benches, restaurants serving European and Bulgarian cuisine, bars, open pool with sea water, tennis courts, a yacht club, volleyball and football grounds, a fitness room, table tennis and billiards, a riding club, and a water park. The complex operates on an all-inclusive basis. The holiday is comfortable and inexpensive, meets European standards.


“Externally, Elenite reminded me of Ibiza - the same white villas with red tile roofs. Beautiful resort. But the entrance to the sea is inconvenient - the sand is strewn with stones, you can get hurt, and the beach seemed narrow to me,” says Svetlana S. from Kazan.

Prices for apartments in Elenite range from 35 thousand to 260 thousand euros.

Golden Sands: lots of tourists and discos until the morning

The Golden Sands resort is located in a national park 18 km northeast of Varna. There are bus connections to all coastal resorts.

There is a legend associated with the name of the resort. According to it, a long time ago, pirates buried a gold treasure somewhere on the coast, later they could not find it, and then this gold turned into fine-grained golden sand. Beaches of amazing yellow color from 50 to 100 m wide stretch along north coast at 3.5 km. The average air temperature in summer does not fall below +27 °C, and the water remains warm even at night.

“Golden Sands has a lot of entertainment and is a great place for young people. But for older people this is rather a disadvantage. We lived in a house on the first line of the sea, nearby discos were open until the morning, and because of the young people on vacation and loud music, it was impossible to sleep. There are also a lot of tourists at the resort,” says Alexander Sh.

The resort has many attractions for adults and children, restaurants, discos, hotels, casinos, sports centers and amusement parks. Cultural attractions include the Chapel of St. John the Baptist and the 14th-century Aladzha rock monastery.

At the Ambassador balneological center, arthritis, arthrosis, bronchitis, neuroses, stress and chronic pharyngitis are treated using sea water, rich in salts and microelements, as well as healing mud and various types of medicinal plants.


Prices in Golden Sands restaurants are approximately twice as high as in Varna. Real estate is also not cheap: apartments with an area of ​​30–40 m² are sold for 30–40 thousand euros. Apartment rental costs 40–50 euros per day.

Kavarna: historical sights and rock concerts

The resort town of Kavarna is located 64 km from Varna, 49 km from Dobrich and 18 km from Balchik. From here there are buses to Bolgarevo, Balchik, Varna, Dobrich, Durankulak and Sofia.

The sandy beach is located about 2 km from the center of Kavarna and has a length of about 1.5 km. In summer, the air temperature varies from +22 to +30 °C, there is almost no rain - precipitation only falls closer to autumn.

In Kavarna there are cafes, snack bars, fish restaurants, ethnographical 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. A house can be purchased at a price from 60 thousand to 2 million euros. Rental housing costs 30–50 euros per day.

Lozenets: seafood cuisine and the cleanest sea

The fishing village of Lozenets, surrounded by greenery, is located in the Burgas region between resort towns Kiten and Tsarevo, 60 km south of Burgas. The sea and the proximity of the Strandja Mountains create a unique landscape here.

The village has more than 10 restaurants and bars where you can listen to music and taste different dishes from freshly caught fish: mussels, crabs, octopus, squid, shrimp, mackerel and much more. There are six sandy beaches: Babeshki, Coral, Oasis, Maly, Mechata Dupka and Central. Activities include surfing, fishing, horse riding, jet skiing, and, of course, swimming and sunbathing. According to scientific research, sea water in Lozenets is the cleanest on the entire Bulgarian Black Sea coast. It is rich in microelements - bromine, iodine, calcium and magnesium.


In summer it can be hot - up to +30 °C, but the heat is softened by a light fresh breeze blowing from the sea. Lozenets is protected from strong winds by the Strandja Mountains.

The resort is dominated by two- and three-story houses, many of which have been converted into small hotels. The low-rise buildings of the village are reminiscent of European suburbs. Apartments in Lozenets are sold at prices from 30 thousand to 300 thousand euros, houses - from 90 thousand to 400 thousand euros.

Sozopol: architectural monuments and bohemia

Sozopol - the oldest Bulgarian city on the Black Sea coast. The first settlement in these places arose in the Bronze Age - in the 4th–3rd millennium BC. e. The resort is located 34 km from Burgas, on a small peninsula that juts into the Black Sea. By bus you can reach Burgas, Kiten, Primorsko and Sofia.

There are three sandy beaches in Sozopol - Zlatna Ribka, Harmanite and Central. Harmanyte is awarded the Blue Flag. There are several campsites nearby - “Veselie”, “Gradina”, “Zlatna Ribka”, “Kavatsi” and “Smokinya”. The city has more than 600 restaurants, taverns, bars and discos. This is a museum city: there are many historical and architectural monuments of the 18th–19th centuries, beautiful churches, old white houses with red tile roofs and narrow cobbled streets. The special atmosphere of the resort attracts creative people - artists, musicians and painters.


It is hot in Sozopol in summer. From May to September, the air temperature is +27–33 °C, the water temperature is +25–28 °C.

Apartments in Sozopol cost from 27.5 thousand to 500 thousand euros, houses - from 100 thousand euros.

Balchik: magnificent park and bad beaches

Balchik is the third most important port in Bulgaria after Varna and Burgas. It is located close to Albena, Varna, Dobrich, Golden Sands and Kranevo.

In ancient times, buildings here were built from white limestone. The Roman poet Ovid, sailing past the city on a ship, wrote about what he saw: “I greet you, white-stone city, with your unique beauty.” Balchik remains a beautiful city to this day. The most beautiful place- the residence of the Romanian Queen Maria with a palace park in which there are about 200 species of trees, more than 3,000 rare and exotic plants, more than 250 species of cacti, the collection of which is the second largest after the Monaco collection. Other attractions include churches, remains of the Temple of Cybele, medieval walls and stone fountains.

“I didn’t like the beaches in Balchik. There is no sandy beach area as such, people sunbathe wherever they can, even on the parapets,” says Olga L. Due to the fact that there are no good beaches in Balchik, this resort is not as popular as others. back side medals - low prices to relax 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 calm and quiet resort, where young people might get bored.


The sea water temperature is 2–3 °C lower than in the south of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. For many Balchik homeowners, landslides are a big problem.

Among the property owners in Balchik there are many English, Irish and Russians. Apartments cost from 40 thousand to 200 thousand euros. The average cost per square meter is 300 euros.

Tsarevo: a boring resort for a lazy holiday

Tsarevo is a small port city in the Burgas region, located on a peninsula with a heavily indented coastline. There is a bus connection with Ahtopol, Burgas and Malko Tarnovo.

There are more than 200 sunny days a year, the air temperature in the summer months ranges from +24 to 35 °C, the water temperature reaches +25 °C.


It's quiet, calm resort, where there are no noisy discos and crowds of tourists. There are not many hotels, since this resort is not the most popular among foreigners. In addition to Russians, Germans and Norwegians vacation here. There are three picturesque beaches, regattas and surfing competitions are held here, and you can go spearfishing. 9 km from Tsarevo there is a private Botanical Garden"Rajskata 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 from 20 thousand euros.

Ravda: a relaxing holiday without the fuss

The seaside village of Ravda is located 30 km from Burgas Airport and 1.5 km from Nessebar. This is primarily for children and youth resort with good sports facilities. Here you can surf, swim and water ski. The main advantage of Ravda is safety.

There are beaches in Ravda for every taste - both rocky and sandy. On the approach to the beach there are undeveloped areas. The vacation spots are protected from cold winds by rocky capes, making the climate here mild. Every summer, about 5,000 tourists vacation in the village, mainly from Germany, Macedonia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Most vacationers stay in small private hotels.


The village has shops, restaurants, entertainment complexes, post office, outpatient clinic, fitness center and discos. However, active young people may find it boring here. On the outskirts of Ravda there are vineyards and melon fields, where you can buy watermelons and melons.

Ravda is one of the cheapest resorts in Bulgaria. You can rent a studio here for an average of 25 euros per day in the middle season. You can buy apartments for a price starting from 19 thousand euros.

Riviera: luxury hotels and luxury holidays

Riviera is a private resort located 14 km northeast of Varna, next to Golden Sands. It is surrounded by a magnificent park of 12 hectares and consists of several five-star hotels such as the Imperial, Lotus, Oasis and Riviera Beach. Local hotel rooms some of the most expensive on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

The beach is located in a cozy cove, right behind it is a park with centuries-old trees. The Riviera has entertainment for every taste - from beach and water sports to get-togethers in bars, night discos, day excursions and animation. You can water ski and yacht, surf, fish, play tennis, and take bicycle rides. There are swimming pools with mineral water and healing springs that lead directly to the beaches.


The sea at the resort is clean and warm: the water warms up to +24 °C. It is hot in summer, but due to the light breeze and abundance of greenery the heat is almost not felt.

Varna: a major transport hub and a bustling resort with discos

Varna is the most Big city in Northern Bulgaria and on the Black Sea coast of the country. It is often called the “sea capital”, “summer capital”, “Bulgarian pearl” and “pearl of the Black Sea”. This is a big one transport node and a starting point for tourists coming to other resorts in the country. Flights arrive here from many major cities 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 temperatures of +35–50 °C. Nice beaches are located in the northern part of the city, among them there are wild ones. In the center of Varna you can see the beach, separated from the rest of the city by a garden. In summer, the water temperature varies from +20 to +30 °C, and on hot days the sand on the beaches heats up to +65 °C. In September (" the Velvet season") the sea, which has warmed up over the summer, is still quite warm, and there are fewer vacationers at this time than in July and August, since the school year begins.


Varna has many restaurants, cafes, museums, galleries, shops and nightclubs. There are Roman baths, churches, a large pedestrian area and a dolphinarium. Prices here are lower than Western European ones, but higher than at other resorts in Bulgaria.

A square meter in the city costs on average about 600 euros. Apartments and houses in Varna are sold at prices starting from 30 thousand euros. Rental costs from 25 euros per day.

Nessebar: city of churches

Nessebar is beautiful, ancient city with a three-thousand-year history and rich excursion program. There are about 50 churches here - more than in any other city in Bulgaria, many museums and various antiquities.

Nearest airport and Train Station are located in Burgas. By sea you can reach Burgas, Sveti Vlas and Sunny Beach. Buses run from Burgas, Elenite and Sunny Beach.

Long lasting coastline creates favorable conditions for the development of tourism. Nessebar is considered the largest tourist center on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The city has 730 hotels, almost 3,000 private residences with more than 155 thousand beds and over 3,500 institutions Catering. Tourists often stay in ancient houses of past centuries, equipped with modern amenities.

The beach in Nessebar is small. The bottom is sandy, without cliffs, but in some places there are sharp stones. On the beach you can play volleyball, rent a scooter or yacht, hire an instructor for diving and windsurfing.

Because Nessebar is popular tourist town which is visited by foreigners different countries world, crime here is slightly higher than in other, quieter and smaller resorts.

"In Nessebar during beach season there are always a lot of tourists. Fraudsters know this and take advantage of large crowds of people for their own purposes. I would advise you to keep a closer eye on wallets and valuables. It happens that foreigners are deceived at exchange offices,” warns Dimitar K., local, working in the tourism industry.


Prices for goods and services in the city are higher than in other resorts. Apartments in Nessebar are for sale
for 27–65 thousand euros. Rental costs 50–160 euros per day.

the site advises choosing Bulgarian resorts for holidays and buying real estate in accordance with your preferences, lifestyle and budget:

- Best beaches:

Albena, Dunes, Elenite, Golden Sands, Rusalka, Sveti Vlas, Sozopol, Sunny Beach

- Developed recreation and entertainment infrastructure:

Albena, Burgas, Varna, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Sveti Vlas, Sunny Beach

- Quiet and relaxing holiday:

Ahtopol, Balchik, Kavarna, Kamchia, Obzor, Ravda, Rusalka, Tsarevo

- The most expensive resorts:

Varna, Elenite, Golden Sands, Nessebar, Riviera, Rusalka, St. St. Konstantin and Elena, Sozopol

- Cheapest resorts:

Burgas, Kamchia, Kiten, Kranevo, Lozenets, Obzor, Pomorie, Ravda, Sunny Beach

Bulgaria is traditionally popular among lovers budget holiday on the sea. It is not surprising, since the length of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast is more than 400 km, there are beautiful beaches and the most best resorts Bulgaria, at a cost lower than other destinations in Europe. If you are looking for holiday resorts in Bulgaria, you will find a description of various holiday destinations in Bulgaria useful. Below is an overview of the most best beaches Bulgaria. If you are going to a resort in Bulgaria, a description of each of them will be useful to you in making your choice.

Tourists in Bulgaria are attracted beautiful mountains, golden beaches and lively cities at the junction of the Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. Big cities Bulgaria has become vibrant and attractive, boasting well-kept boulevards and plenty of shops and nightclubs. Many towns and villages have preserved the true Bulgarian spirit and hospitality, and the country is especially proud of its rich folklore traditions. But most of all tourists in Bulgaria are attracted by the clean beaches scattered along the Black Sea coast. Let's figure out which resorts in Bulgaria are the best and which resort in Bulgaria to choose for a vacation for young people, alone or with family and children.

Sunny Beach - the best resort in Bulgaria

Sunny Beach is a popular resort in Bulgaria. The most famous of all the beaches in Bulgaria, Sunny Beach is the largest and busiest resort and it is probably the most expensive place in the country. Many consider Sunny Beach the best resort in Bulgaria. The beach of Sunny Beach stretches for 8 km along the Black Sea coast. The beach is one of the best in Bulgaria, with a well-developed infrastructure, with the largest number of hotels, restaurants and clubs. The resort is suitable for those who just want to sunbathe on the beach during the day and dance in the best nightclubs at night. The name "Sunny Beach" truly lives up to its name, this resort has an average of about 1,700 sundial from May to October. Sunny Beach includes beautiful high-rise hotels, restaurants, water sports, tent rentals and the craziest nightclubs. Therefore, Sunny Beach is considered the best youth resort in Bulgaria. For lovers of natural nature, Sunny Beach offers natural sand dunes and rare plant species.

Who is the Sunny Beach resort suitable for: young people, noisy groups of friends, families.

Golden Sands

Which resorts in Bulgaria are suitable for both young people and families? The Bulgarian Golden Sands beach is truly the owner of fine golden sand. Many believe that this is the best sand in Europe and the best resort in Bulgaria. The resort of Golden Sands is located less than 20 km from the ancient Roman city of Varna, and ranks second, after Sunny Beach, where it is better to go in terms of development for tourism and opportunities for fun. It can also be called a youth resort in Bulgaria, but quieter than Sunny Beach. The ecology of this resort is favorable for treatment and recovery: the beach is surrounded by dense forests natural park Golden Sands, and healing water hot mineral springs used in local sanatoriums.


Who is the Golden Sands resort suitable for: lovers of spa, treatment and wellness, youth, families.

Albena - a resort in Bulgaria for families with children

Resorts in Bulgaria, where it is better to go with children - Albena. Albena positions itself as a coastline for family holidays. It’s not surprising, because Albena has everything you need for such a holiday: beaches and water parks, bowling alleys, mini-golf and amusement parks. For children, Albena is considered the best entry into the water, a long, clean sandy beach, as well as shallow water. Even 150 meters from the seashore the depth is no more than 1.6 meters. For parents, Albena also has nightlife: there are cafes, bars, restaurants and discos. Albena is the best resort in Bulgaria for families with children.

Who should go to the Albena resort: families with children, people who prefer a more relaxing holiday.

Ahtopol

Ahtopol is the southernmost Black Sea town in Bulgaria, located near the Turkish border. The name Ahtopol means “City of Love”, and the city itself stands on the site of an ancient Thracian settlement. This is a completely different city in Bulgaria, unlike the popular resorts, and is suitable for lovers of natural life in Bulgaria. In Ahtopol you will see a lighthouse and old wooden houses on the rocky shore. Here you can more often find creaky fishing boats than cruise ships swaying along the sparkling waters. In general, Ahtopol is the best resort in Bulgaria, like a city on the sea with local flavor, atmospheric and uncrowded.

Who is the Ahtopol resort suitable for: budget travelers, families, romantics, nostalgics.

Irakli Beach

Irakli is one of the last remaining wild nudist beaches in Bulgaria. Irakli is a favorite destination for those who want a good, even tan. Mostly budget tourists come here for camping. Irakli is a beach with a beautiful lagoon, turtles and numerous bird species. It's more than a beach for activists, naturists and artists who enjoy their solitude. Dozens of happy hippies come to Irakli beach every year on June 30 to celebrate the so-called “July morning” and celebrate the sunrise over the Black Sea. Irakli is the best resort in Bulgaria for lovers of nudism and unity with nature.

Who is the Irakli resort suitable for: nudists, eco-tourists, travelers on a budget.

Sozopol

Sozopol was founded in the 7th century BC. e. Greeks, and it is not surprising that they decided to stay on this absolutely stunning coastline. The old town of Sozopol is charming Old city with winding cobbled streets and beautiful wooden houses huddled together on a narrow peninsula. Today, Sozopol offers a large number of hotels and good transport links, so from here you can easily travel to neighboring towns and resorts in Bulgaria. It is not as crowded a city as Nessebar, but it is gaining popularity among foreign tourists. IN summer time in Sozopol there is a lively cultural life, with many free concerts and other events. Former city Apollonius these days is famous for the wide beach of Harmani, the city beach of Kavatsi just a couple of kilometers from the city center. Sozopol is the best resort in Bulgaria for history lovers.

Who is the Sozopol resort suitable for: romantics, history buffs, free travelers.

Silistar Beach

Silistar Beach is one of the few beaches in Bulgaria where you can enjoy privacy. It is not so easy to reach, it is located in national park Strandzha. Silistar Beach is shallow, making it a favorite spot for divers. Silistar is the best resort in Bulgaria where wild camping is allowed on the beach.
Best for: Nature lovers, backpackers, budget travelers.

Sinemorets

When people choose resorts, they are unlikely to consider Sinemorets as a resort in Bulgaria. But in vain! Sinemorets is a tiny town with two beautiful white sand beaches in Bulgaria. Simemorets is a resort in Bulgaria, where it is better to go for those who are looking for quiet place, where you can relax from the bustle of the city. The easiest way to get here is by your own transport. On the beach of the village of Sinemorets there are several modern hotels, but there is also a sense of leisurely pacevillage life. Sinemorets is on the border natural park Strandzha, which can be reached on foot bywalking trails. Sinemorets is the best resort in Bulgaria for lovers of a leisurely life.

Varna

Varna is the third city in Bulgaria and the sea capital, the most interesting and cosmopolitan city on the Black Sea coast. Varna is a port city, an attractive place to spend a few unforgettable days In Bulgaria. Varna has a huge park and a long beach where you can relax. In the center of the city there are the largest Roman thermal baths in Bulgaria and the best Archaeological Museum. Varna is a city with easy access to nearby top Bulgarian resorts such as St. Constantine, Golden Sands and the charming town of Balchik.

In this article, we got acquainted with the resorts of the Bulgarian coast and identified the best resorts in Bulgaria for holidays in 2017. If you have not been to Bulgaria yet, I advise you to definitely visit the resorts and beaches of Bulgaria, you will not be disappointed!

Let's figure out where to go on vacation to Bulgarian resorts and what prices tourists can expect this summer by the sea for accommodation, food, tours, and air tickets. Let's find out about best seasons for a beach holiday with children, when is it more profitable to go and where. Let's consider all the popular all-inclusive places for Russians and not only.

Bulgaria is located on east coast Balkan Peninsula. Bulgarian resorts are in great demand among tourists. In summer you can relax here on snow-white beaches, and in winter ski resorts await tourists.

The republic is one of the smallest European countries, which does not make it any less popular. Thanks to the mild climate, resorts are visited annually by thousands of tourists from all over the world, and beach hotels They start booking already well before the holiday season.

The tourist season in the country begins at end of May and continues until until September. When choosing the best season to vacation in Bulgaria, you should be guided not only by the weather, but also by the prices, which will be discussed below. This way you can not only have a great vacation by the sea, but also save money.

The average temperature in summer is +28 degrees, and the sea warms up to +24 degrees. It is best to go on vacation in July and August, when the water and air temperatures reach their maximum values. During this period, the number of tourists arriving with children doubles compared to June and early September.

Already at the end of May, hotels are completely filled with tourists. Therefore, before going to the sea, you need to book a room in advance. It is worth noting that prices in tourist season quite high, but you can expect the best impressions from a holiday during this period.

Saint Constantine and Helen

A quiet and peaceful resort is located in the northern part of Bulgaria. The magnificent nature and wonderful balneological complexes make it popular among elderly people and couples who prefer a quiet, secluded holiday.

Guests can be offered a huge number of wellness treatments here. Mud therapy, light therapy, massage and various inhalations are very popular.

If you are in doubt about where it is better to go to Bulgaria for treatment or simply for health prevention, then the resort of St. Constantine and Helena is the ideal choice for this category of travelers.

Balchik

The magnificent resort of Balchik is chosen mainly by newlyweds. This amazing place, filled with romance. Peace and tranquility reign here. A huge number of restaurants offer guests all the conditions for romantic evenings.

Cozy hotels in Balchik on the Black Sea coast offer newlyweds to check into one of the many honeymoon rooms.

Resort Balchik

Where to relax in Bulgaria with children?

One of the hotels in the resort of Albena

sunny Beach

The most popular place for family holidays is called the resort sunny Beach. There is a special one here children's beach, which is equipped with a children's playground with swings and carousels, as well as water slides.

The descent into the sea is gentle and the sea is shallow, so it’s quite safe to relax here with children. The resort is perfect for young people. Young people can have a great time in nightclubs and restaurants.

In addition, you can be offered a wide variety of sightseeing tours.

Sunny Beach Resort

Cheap resorts in Bulgaria for families, prices

A trip during the high tourist season is quite expensive, especially if you take a ticket to all-inclusive hotels on the first line with a good star rating.

You can save on your vacation if you go on a “savage” vacation in tents or plan a trip on your own, without contacting a travel agency.

But there is another good way to have an inexpensive holiday in Bulgaria; for this you just need to buy a ticket to a lesser-known area on the seashore.

Such resorts include Primorsko, Nessebar, Tsarevo. Prices here are half as much as in popular resort areas among Russians.

Primorsko

The quiet and calm town of Primorsko is home to pristine nature and unique reserves where you can see rare animals and plants listed in the Red Book.

More suitable for people who are tired of the bustle of the city and dream of spending a few days in peace and quiet. There is a wonderful beach here that stretches for two kilometers. A week's holiday in Primorsko will cost an average of 19,000 rubles.

Nessebar

If you want to choose cheap resort If you are looking for a holiday in Bulgaria, you should pay attention to Nessebar. This is not only a magnificent seaside resort, but also old City With a huge amount historical monuments.

Prices here are higher than in Primorsko, but lower than in popular places for relaxation by the sea. The resort has magnificent beaches and unique architectural structures. A week's holiday in a three-star hotel will cost you 22,000 rubles.

Tsarevo

The tourist town of Tsarevo is located almost on the border with Turkey. Magnificent beaches await tourists here, total length which is 9 kilometers.

For picky Russian holidaymakers, you can find both sandy and pebble beaches. The place will surely appeal to lovers of a quiet, secluded holiday. The city is located directly at the foot of Strandzha Mountain.

The most spectacular entertainment here is barefoot dancing on hot coals. The cost of a holiday at the Tsarevo resort does not exceed 18,000 rubles. This is one of the most affordable prices for a summer trip to Bulgaria at sea.

A trip to Bulgaria in the summer on your own, prices

Now let’s look at how to organize a vacation in Bulgaria in the summer on your own and cheaply for tourists who are not used to traveling according to a specific program for a standard two-week vacation.

It all depends on the choice of the resort, or rather on its hotels; all other aspects have the same prices: entertainment, food in cafes, food in the markets.

Let's consider all the financial costs necessary for the vacation.

Airfare prices

The cost of flights for the summer months can be found in the price calendar:

Where can I book a cheap hotel near the sea?

Booking a hotel room for a summer vacation will cost an average of 1,500 rubles/day. We recommend looking for inexpensive accommodation offers through RoomGuru, he is looking for the right option Among all the hotel databases on the Internet, do not forget to use the hotel location map.

Independent tourists will be interested to know about prices for private housing in Bulgaria. The cost of accommodation in guest houses is slightly lower than the average cost of accommodation in hotels, from 1200 rubles, depending on the location and conditions.

You can find a guest house, villa, apartments and other private accommodation options on Booking.com.

Where is the best place to look for a ticket?

Prices for tours to Bulgaria in the summer from Moscow start at 38 thousand rubles for two adults. Last minute deals can be found even cheaper, but at the height of the holiday season there are very few such offers.

Booking your trip in advance will be the most profitable way to save money.

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Cost of food

Based on the cost of food in cafes, the most expensive resorts can be distinguished - Sunny Beach and Golden Sands. Compared to them, you can eat much cheaper in Pomorie. Don’t forget about the location of the establishment; the further you are from tourist life, the cheaper the food in cafes and restaurants.

The average bill for one adult tourist in a cafe will be 700 rubles for breakfast, 850 rubles for lunch and 1,200 rubles for dinner.

As for food in stores, it is cheaper to buy food in markets; supermarkets usually make a good markup, which is noticeable to the naked eye even when vacationing here for the first time.

Here are approximate prices for the summer range of products in stores at the Golden Sands resort, the most popular among Russians:

  • drinking water (1.5 l) - 12 rubles;
  • coca-cola (2 l) - 71 rubles;
  • Danone yogurt (300 ml) - 34 rubles;
  • Nescafe coffee bags (18 g) - 10 rubles;
  • white bread (700 g) - 30 rubles;
  • 1st grade pasta (400 g) - 37 rubles;
  • spices for cooking (35 g in a container) - 26 rubles;
  • ham (1 kg) - 480 rubles;
  • boiled sausage (260 g) - 100 rubles;
  • milk cheese (1 kg) - 238 rubles;
  • Hochland cheese curds (140 g) - 87 rubles;
  • chicken pate (300 g) - 52 rubles;
  • feta cheese (800 g) - 327 rubles;
  • butter (200 g) - 71 rubles;
  • sandwich (175 g) - 72 rubles;
  • loose meat (1 kg of pork) - 265 rubles;
  • fish (Rolmops 250 g in a jar) - 82 rubles;
  • olives with pits (1 kg) - 147 rubles;
  • olive oil (500 ml) - 300 rubles;
  • corn in a can (540 g) - 72 rubles;
  • canned mushrooms (500 ml) - 90 rubles;
  • canned peaches (0.5 ml) - approximately 150 rubles;
  • baby food (450 g) - 380 rubles;
  • ice cream (1.2 l) - 75 rubles;
  • jam (700 g in a container) - 90 rubles;
  • dark chocolate (100 g) - from 55 rubles;
  • peaches (1 kg) - 46 rubles;
  • grapes (1 kg) - 46 rubles;
  • figs (1 kg) - 78 rubles;
  • beer (1 l) - 58 rub.

At the time of publication, the rate was 1 lev = 37 rubles.

Hello, friends!

Sophisticated tourists claim that if you find yourself in Bulgaria with children at least once, you will certainly return to this country again.

We wrote about the advantages of holidaying with children in Bulgaria. And today we’ll talk about how to decide on a resort and which of hundreds of hotels to choose.

Resorts in Bulgaria

It is absolutely obvious even to a novice traveler that all resorts in Black Sea Bulgaria are primarily aimed at children, and the choice of the appropriate option is largely determined by the age of the child.

For example, they are ideal for mothers with babies the following resorts with wonderful beaches and hotels offering a lot for this category of tourists additional services: Albena, Duni, St. Constantine and Helena, Obzor, Elenite.

Older children are more interested in spending their summer holidays in busier resorts (Golden Sands, Sunny Beach), where there is a lot of entertainment, a developed network of children's attractions, active animation, and water sports.

Best prices on tours to Bulgaria for the whole family

Let's take a closer look at some of the Bulgarian resorts.

Albena – modern resort, often recommended as great place for holidays with children in Bulgaria. Especially with little ones.

The resort is located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve (36 km from Varna). Initially, it was a continuation of another resort known as Balchik.

Its climate is favorable, and the air, saturated with the aroma of pine, is useful for many diseases. The water temperature is almost always comfortable during the summer season. The sea is clean, calm, shallow, the entrance to the water is gentle.

In addition to a relaxing holiday on the beaches, which stretch across a wide strip of sand, in Albena you can go paragliding, go on an excursion to the old beautiful city Balchik or to the royal residence.

The Baltata Nature Reserve is also worthy of attention, among the attractions of which is a unique forest flooded with water, with its inhabitants and rare plants, the monastery of St. Athanasius, and the dervish monastery of Arat-Teke.

On the territory of the resort there is a medical center where you can receive treatment using healing mud.

Young tourists will enjoy the amusement park, the Aquamania water park, many children's clubs, rental of sports equipment, scooters and bicycles, Luna Park, and a ride on the children's railway.

Among them:

  • Flamingo Grand 5*
  • PrimaSol Ralitsa Superior 4*
  • Kaliakra Superior 4*
  • Gergana 4*
  • Amelia 3*
  • Kaliopa 3*
  • Boryana 3*
  • Panorama 3*
  • Nona 3*
  • Dobrudja 3*
  • Orhidea 3*
  • Kompas 3*.

Resort Saint Constantine and Helena- it's quiet, with sandy beaches, stretching along a wide coastal strip along the sea, and small coves of the resort. It is also usually included in the list of recommended resort places Bulgaria for a holiday with a child.

It is located near Varna in a huge park, some of whose trees have been growing for more than a hundred years. There are also hydrogen sulfide springs, the healing properties of which are used in the treatment of the nervous system, skin and other diseases.

Possible accommodation options for children:

  • Grand Hotel Varna 5*
  • AquaAzur 4*
  • Lebed 4*
  • Dolphin Marina 4*
  • Rubin 4*
  • Sirius Beach 4*
  • Dolphin 4*
  • Azalia Hotel & Spa 4*.

Resort Duni– a relatively young resort, aimed at a demanding and sophisticated public in the field of tourism. And, accordingly, rest in this closed resort complex can't be called cheap. But this is a good option for a family vacation.

The resort is located on south coast country in a nature reserve. It is loved for its unique ecology, healing pine air, velvety dunes with extraordinary sand lilies.

Its beaches with golden sand are wide and gently sloping. The sea is calm and safe, the bottom is sandy with a gradual increase in depth. There are several swimming pools, tennis courts, and conditions for those keen on water sports.

  • Marina Beach 5*
  • Holiday Village 4*
  • Pelikan 4*
  • Belleville 5*
  • Marina Royal Palace 5*.

Elenite- modern club complex, located in a bay at the junction of the sea with the Stara Planina mountain on its slope. Thanks to reliable protection from cold winds, it is almost always warm here. Compared to Dunes, accommodation here is more economical.

This is a closed resort with a complex of beaches, hotels, a children's club, bowling alley, disco, water park, entertainment center"Aladdin". All entertainment and leisure facilities are located close to each other. And if there is not enough entertainment on site, you can go to Sunny Beach if you wish.

From here it is convenient to make excursions to the neighboring ancient Nessebar or to Burgas with a lot of interesting sights.

The beach is sandy, 1 kilometer long. The entrance to the sea is gentle. In some places there are algae and stones. The water is warm and clean.

  • Andalusia/Atrium 4*
  • Royal Park 4*
  • Atrium Beach 4*
  • Andalusia 4*
  • Royal Bay 4*
  • Villas Elenite 3*.

Golden Sands- the resort is large, crowded, with noisy nightlife, with discos, an amusement park, and the Aquapolis water park. Given its specifics, as well as the mountainous terrain with steep slopes to the beach, this resort is not recommended for parents with children.

When choosing a hotel, you need to clarify what kind of children's services and for what age they offer it, as well as how far it is located from the city's nightclubs.

The beaches of Golden Sands are wide and the longest in the country. The entrance to the sea is gentle.

  • Marina Grand Beach 5*
  • Admiral 5*
  • Melia Grand Hermitage 5*
  • Edelweiss 4*
  • Lti Dolce Vita Sunshine Resort 4*
  • Golden Beach Park hotel 4*
  • Astera Hotel & Spa 4*
  • Luna 4*
  • Berlin Green Park Hotel 4*
  • Grifid Hotel Arabella 4*
  • Park Hotel Odessos 4*
  • Mimosa 4*
  • Smartline Madara 4*
  • Grifid Encanto Beach 4*
  • Slavey Hotel 4*
  • Grifid Hotel Bolero 4*
  • Ambassador 3*
  • Pliska 3*.

Sunny day - luxury resort (formerly luxury resort, where government officials rested), located 10 kilometers from Varna. The beach here is excellent, wide, and the bottom is flat. Healthy maritime climate. There are springs with healing mineral water.

This resort has children's mini-pools, kindergartens, and wonderfully equipped playgrounds.

Families can stay in the following hotels:

  • Palace 5*
  • Marina Hotel Sunny Day 4*.

sunny Beach– perhaps the most famous and popular among Bulgarian resorts. During its creation, everything was done to preserve the surrounding nature and ecology (there are no large cities or transport hubs nearby).

Everyone likes to relax at this resort: adults, children, cheerful youth, and the respectable public.

Here great beaches– wide, sandy, with a convenient entrance, flat bottom, and well-developed tourism infrastructure, a lot of entertainment. Nearby is the airport, water park, Varna and Burgas.

This resort has a huge selection of hotels, including many convenient for families:

  • Victoria Palace 5*
  • Helena Sands 5*
  • DIT Evrika Beach Club Hotel 4*
  • Iberostar Sunny Beach Resort 4*
  • Kotva 4*
  • Lion Sunny Beach 4*
  • Imperial Hotel 4*
  • Tiara Beach 4*
  • DIT Majestic Beach Resort 4*
  • Wela 4*
  • MPM hotel Kalina Garden 4*
  • Yunona 3*
  • Nessebar beach 3*.

Review - a small, nice and cozy resort located between the cities of Burgas and Varna. The resort is developing, new and not yet very crowded. Accordingly, the cost of food, accommodation and entertainment, when compared with other resort places, is somewhat lower.

Families with children are attracted to this resort by its peace and quiet and wide beaches. There is not only sea and magnificent sand here, but also forest, fresh air, greenery pleasing to the eye. There are also unique sulfur mineral springs.

It is noteworthy that the air temperature in these places is always several degrees higher.

There is a huge Kid `s camp, which has a water park and an amusement park.

Hotels that can be considered as options for accommodation with children:

  • SOL Luna bay 4*
  • Sunrise All Suites Resort 4*
  • Riu Helios Bay 4*
  • Club Hotel Miramar 4* .

It is worth mentioning this specific type summer holiday with children in Bulgaria, like children's camps. These can be separately located sports, educational and health camps, such as in Primorsko, Kitten, Kranevo, or in dedicated rooms in different hotels in popular resorts Bulgaria.

It is obvious that in small Bulgaria there are many unique resorts so different from each other. Each of them deserves to become a place for a family holiday with children. The choice is yours. For now, for now...

Before their next vacation, many Russians reasonably wonder where to relax in Bulgaria, because they no longer have the strength to go, for example, to Turkey, and Spain and Italy are beyond their means. Black Sea coast this country is not the longest, but it is replete with a variety of resorts - both very popular and quite quiet.

Classical beach holiday offers the famous resort area Golden Sands is probably the best place, where you can relax in Bulgaria in the summer with your family or a large group. The advantage of Golden Sands is its proximity to Varna airport (25 km from the city) and excellent ecology. By and large, this is a beach area 3.5 kilometers long with a strip of golden sand 50-100 meters wide and various hotels along the coast. That is, there is all the necessary infrastructure for both “vegetable” relaxation on sunbeds and for active pastime - with playgrounds, aquatic species sports, etc. As for the sea, it is quite shallow near the shore, with a clean bottom, a shallow entrance and average temperature in summer about +24. The territory of Golden Sands is part of the natural park of the same name. Pipes with mineral water are connected to the beaches.

Those places where you can relax in Bulgaria include the second famous resort area - Sunny Beach, located 35 kilometers from the city of Burgas and 90 km from Varna, the airport of which receives a huge number of tourists. Closest to resort area The city is ancient and interesting from a historical point of view, Nessebar, so here you can combine a beach holiday and sightseeing tourism. The beaches of Sunny Beach are covered with sand, and as for accommodation, there are 5-star hotels to choose from, as well as simpler and cheaper hotels, as well as apartments, guesthouses and villas that are popular among holidaymakers. In general, Sunny Beach is an area of ​​Bulgaria where it is quite possible to have an inexpensive holiday, even if you book a room in a 3 or 4 star hotel.

Where is the best place to relax in Bulgaria with the whole family, perhaps in Albena - a fairly modern (founded in 1969) resort in the country, located 30 kilometers north of Varna. The length of its beach is approximately 3.5 kilometers, and hotels of different star ratings stretch along it - only a few dozen. Albena operates as a single resort, and thanks to the comprehensive developed infrastructure Popular with families as it offers excellent conditions for a family holiday. A separate plus is the more than 100-meter width of the beach. In the vicinity of Albena there is the Baltata Nature Reserve, a unique liana forest that is an excellent place for ecotourism.

 

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