BLACK SEA - SUMMER RESORTS


The Black Sea Coast has over 380 kilometres of beaches along the eastern coast of Bulgaria from Romania down to Greece which are amongst some of Europe's cleanest and safest. Many of them gently shelve into the sea and have been awarded the prestigious "Blue Flag" status. The region enjoys average summer temperatures of between 25-30 degrees and in excess of 1700 hours of sunshine throughout the summer season which extends from April through to October.

Access to the region is rapidly becoming easier and more frequent through the main airports of Varna and Bourgas with further gateways planned near to Balchik in the north and to Sozopol in the south.

The Sunny Beach / Slantchev Bryag / resort is located 42 km away from the town of Bourgas and 434 km to the east of Sofia. It is the largest resort of all summer ones in Bulgaria, boasting more than 100 hotels with a total capacity exceeding 30 000 beds. In the summer the resort is swarming with tourists, and the numerous flower beds and huge parks provide some tranquillity and cool air in the hot season. The many casinos, discotheques, night clubs with cabaret shows offer all the varied opportunities for an interesting night life in it. The resort also has two camping sites and many other places for entertainment.

Satellite resorts have developed at each end of Sunny Beach to cater for those that are happy to be close by but not in the middle of such a bustling area. St. Vlas to the north is a purpose built resort with its own marina that is due to be completed later this year and Ravda to the south offers beautiful beaches and intimate coves. Set on a peninsular between Sunny Beach and Ravda is the UNESCO protected cultural town of Nessebar. With its own spectacular beach, distinctive 16th to 19th century architecture, many churches and narrow cobbled streets Nessebar is on every visitors must-see list.

The road, which runs along the coast to the north of the Sunny Beach resort in the direction of Elenite villa resort, passes through the tiny village of Sveti Vlas, nestled in a picturesque neighbourhood. Nowadays Sveti Vlas is rapidly expanding, due to industrious and enterprising people, creating small wonders in the form of hotels, boarding houses, villas and restaurants, dispersed along the coast and the nearby hills. The panorama to the bay of Nessebar and the open sea from the village is overwhelming.

The town of Nessebar is one of the oldest towns of Europe, and is beautifully situated an a tiny peninsula in the Black Sea, 37 km away from the town of Bourgas. The local beach is considered the best of all the beaches along the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Today the town is one of the most attractive sea resorts in the country. The old town of Nessebar is proclaimed a cultural reserve of world importance and intrigues an unbelievable number of tourists. There are forty one churches in the town. Not all of them managed to preserve their initial grandeur, but nevertheless in their present state are magnificent too.

The town of Sozopol is the oldest ever town on the Bulgarian Black Sea coastline, 34 km to the south of Bourgas. It is sited on a picturesque rocky peninsula. The charming atmosphere of the town with its two beaches and especially the 19th century houses, giving the place the additional romantic air, has turned it into a preferred destination for many. A long walk along the narrow cobbled streets will transfer you to a time long gone by. The peculiar architecture of the houses from the Bulgarian Revival period in the town is of special interest to all the visitors.

The Golden Sands /Zlatni Pyassatzi/ resort offers excellent opportunities for a true vacation with lots of entertainments, sports and many new acquaintances. The resort is located 18 km to the north of the town of Varna, and is by far the largest resort on the Northern Black Sea coast. Sited entirely on the territory of the national park “Zlatni Pyassatzi”, all of its hotels are scattered in the midst of a beautiful forest with rear trees in it. Apart from the enormous list of water and beach sports one can practise, which are organised by the different hotels, the resort has a lot of indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sport and fitness centres, open-air kindergartens, balneological centres, riding grounds, tennis courts and mini golf courses. The number of hotels is approaching 61, mostly three star ones, but there are three villa resorts. Of course there are mineral waters of good quality, and a number of fitness centres and baths around them.

Balchik is located on the Black Sea coast, 31 km north of Varna. Originally inhabited in the 5th century BC it was subject to a series of invasions during the Roman Empire eventually falling under the Bulgarian rule of the Boyar Balik from where the name "Balchik" is derived. After the Balkan War in 1913 the area was included in the territories of Romania and struck by the natural beauty of the place Queen Maria built a magnificent palace and botanical garden for the Romanian aristocrats. Returning to Bulgarian rule in 1940, Balchik has since become a beautiful fishing town with a large harbour area.

Some 8 km away from Balchik there are a total of three championship golf courses either already under construction or due for construction. Two Gary Player designed courses and an Ian Woosnam signature course are set to vastly increase interest, investment and tourism to this part of Bulgaria. Two of the courses are set on a hillside with spectacular views over the Black Sea and the third is a beachside course which will provide challenging links golf.

Duny /Dyuni / is a luxury villa resort, located some 40 km to the south of the town of Bourgas, in the middle of a large bay near the Black Sea. The complex architecture combines several styles, supplementing each other, and providing true Mediterranean and typical Bulgarian atmosphere of the place. Luxurious and expensive as it can be, especially for the individual tourists, this resort offers a great number of attractions and wonderful conditions for a good vacation. The three kilometre long beach of the resort is as fascinating as the hotels scattered around it. In the north corner of the beach there is a small quay, forming a secluded bay perfect for windsurfing and yachting. The complex has several swimming pools, seven tennis courts and many other facilities and services. The bay of the resort has natural protection from the north winds, which makes it a great place for all water sports.

The town of Primorsko is a climatic resort and a popular centre for youth tourism. It is located 5 km away from the village of Kiten, and 55 km away from the town of Bourgas. The main landmark of the resort are its attractive, winding sand beaches - the longest and most beautiful in the region. It is really a piece of heaven on earth for numerous tourists, seeking refuge from the tedious work in the summer in its numerous hotels, hostels, private rooms, holiday homes and camps. All of the town's surroundings are covered with rich deciduous trees, now turned into a beautiful park with a lot of valleys and an old oak forest. The relief of the town of Primorsko is unique in its splendour and beauty. The two long beaches are surrounded by a dunes' belt. While the centre of the town is densely built, the International Youth Centre and the coast are inviting for a stroll with unforgettable panoramas.

The village of Sinemoretz is the southernmost point of the Bulgarian Black Sea coastline, and quite beautiful too. The village lies in the heart of a splendid national reserve, encompassing the valleys of the Veleka and Resovska river. The scenery of the place is simply enchanting. Only here you can enjoy the unique combination of between sea, river and forest. You will immediately capture the fresh air, tranquillity magic of this place. Here the sand is exceptionally clean, and the water is comfortingly warm and crystal-clear water. This beach alone has lifeguards and is always kept clean. Several small restaurants offer good meals.

The resort village of Kranevo is located between the the Zlatni Pyassatzi resort and the Albena resort, and boasts a wonderful beach, many small family restaurants and hotels. It is some 20 km away from the town of Varna. The coast of Kranevo is high and extremely beautiful, with small plots of vineyards and villas scattered along it. The village is famous for the abundance of recreation camps for pupils and students, whence it is popular with children. The village offers unique combination of flowing mineral water, fresh air, clear sea water and wonderful beaches.

The village of Tzarevo occupies the south-eastern part of Bulgaria and is 60 km to the south of the town of Bourgas. The village is an administrative centre of a county by the same name, which turns out to be one of the most attractive in the Bourgas province, due to the huge number of places of interest. The unmatched combination of sea, mountain and rivers with exotic vegetation provide limitless opportunities for tourism of various types - hunting, eco-, yachting, hobby and photo tourism. There are three beaches and two camping sites in the village - one is called “Nestinarka”, the other one “Bulgarka”.


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