The series of holidays in Bulgaria opens with the New Year, also known as Vasily’s Day, also known as Survaki. This holiday is celebrated on the night from December 31 to January 1. According to tradition, young men and children - survakars - walk around houses with dogwood branches in their hands and wish the owners well-being and good luck. Housewives treat guests to a loaf of bread in which a coin is baked - it is believed that whoever gets it will be lucky in the new year.

Like everywhere else in the world, the main focus of winter holidays in Bulgaria is Christmas and New Year. In addition, Bulgaria has a rich assortment of holidays in December, January and even February, which offer an introduction to local traditions and customs. This is the whole holiday season when people take a long break from work and go on big vacations. Speaking of climate

The beaches of Bulgaria are considered among the best in Europe for family holidays. The total length of the beaches is approximately 130 km, the entrance to the water is mostly smooth, the sand is fine and pleasant, the bottom is without sharp stones or cliffs. The best beaches in Bulgaria, according to many tourists, are located in Albena. For their cleanliness, wide coastline and developed infrastructure, they have been repeatedly awarded the Blue F

Bulgaria is a land of colorful nature and attractions that are under UNESCO protection. The country is famous for its excellent beaches, dense forests and unusual mountainous terrain, so those who want to merge with nature have a lot to see in Bulgaria. Excursions to nature reserves and eco-tourism are very popular. Families with small children prefer mainly the beach

The official currency of Bulgaria is the lev (BGN). Since 2002, the exchange rate to the euro has not changed and is 1:2 (2 leva for 1 euro). Since 2007, Bulgaria has been a member of the European Union, so the euro is also in use here. You can usually pay with European currency even at small kiosks. When paying for purchases in euros, be prepared to receive change in levs. In April 2019, 1 lev was equal to 36.9 Russian rubles.

We continue to publish maps of various countries around the world. Today is another card - Bulgaria.

Let's talk about this state in a nutshell.

The map shows that Bulgaria is located in South-Eastern Europe. Washed by the Black Sea. It has borders with Romania, Greece, Turkey, Serbia and Macedonia.

By the way, this state is one of the few where you can find almost any kind of vacation. This includes the sea with beaches, SPA, and even ski resorts. The service in Bulgaria is simply amazing, and if you want to relax with a child, then this country is an ideal option.

You can get there either by train or by plane.

Bulgaria mainly attracts tourists with its Black Sea coast, the resorts of which are not just beautiful, they are extraordinary!

Interactive map of Bulgaria

Below is an interactive map of Bulgaria in Russian from Google. You can move the map left and right, up and down with the mouse, and also change the scale of the map using the “+” and “-” icons, which are located at the bottom on the right side of the map, or using the mouse wheel. In order to find out where Bulgaria is located on a world map or on a map of Europe, use the same method to reduce the scale of the map even further.

In addition to the map with the names of objects, you can look at Bulgaria from a satellite if you click on the “Show satellite map” switch in the lower left corner of the map.

Below is a map of Bulgaria with resorts. To see the map in full size, click on it and it will open in a new window. You can also print this map and take it with you on the road.

You were presented with the most basic and detailed maps of Bulgaria, which you can always use to search for an object of interest to you or for any other purposes. Have a nice trip!

Where is Bulgaria located on the world map? The official name is the Republic of Bulgaria, located in South-Eastern Europe, in the east of the Balkan Peninsula and occupies about 22% of its area. The capital of Bulgaria is the city of Sofia. The country borders on Turkey in the south, Serbia and Macedonia in the west, and Romania in the north.

Unlike Turkey, almost no one gets to Bulgaria by land, since they will have to cross several borders of other states and, therefore, they fly here by plane, since the flight time is short (about 2 hours 30 minutes), which is convenient for flying with children.

As we see on the map of the coast, Bulgaria in the east is washed by the waters of the Black Sea. The Black Sea coast stretches for 400 kilometers. In the south and west of the country there are mainly mountain ranges.

Bulgaria has many beautiful cities and resorts. On the detailed map we can find the most famous Bulgarian resorts - Sunny Beach, Golden Sands, Obzor, Sozopol, St. Vlas, Riviera, etc. The most popular ski resorts in the country are Bansko, Pamporovo, and Borovets. On our website you will find a detailed map of Bulgaria in Russian with all the cities, resorts and attractions. The country's area is small, but its climate is quite diverse: continental and Mediterranean climates predominate here, and the barrier effect of the Balkan Mountains can be felt throughout the country.

27 best resorts in Bulgaria: which resort to choose for your holiday

A Bulgarian resort is the best option for a budget holiday for the whole family. If you are a novice traveler, then Bulgaria is one of the best options for both a summer holiday near the sea and a winter ski holiday. Excellent nature, familiar sea, low prices and good service - everything you need for a wonderful holiday. But which resorts in Bulgaria are the best? Which resort to choose for a seaside holiday in Bulgaria? Which Bulgarian resorts for families with children?

To answer these questions, we have prepared this review - best resorts in Bulgaria for relax. In this article we will briefly talk about the features of popular resorts on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. All you have to do is choose a vacation to your liking.

Northern resorts of Bulgaria

The northern coast is located between Romania and the resort of Obzor. The most popular of them are Kavarna, Albena, Golden Sands, St. Constantine and Helena, Byala. For more details, see map of Bulgaria with resorts north coast below.

Map of Bulgaria with resorts on the northern coast

Vacation with children. The best resorts for a seaside holiday with children are Albena, Kranevo, and Sunny Day. With older children and teenagers – Golden Sands, Kavarna, Topola.

For young people and lovers of noisy parties and night discos are perfect for Golden Sands (this is the number 1 resort for youth recreation), Kavarna, Albena, Kranevo.

For a calm, measured family holiday: St. Constantine and Helena, Sunny day, Riviera, Balchik.

Northern coast of Bulgaria: Riviera and golf clubs Topola and Kavarna.

The most budget resorts on the Northern coast of Bulgaria: Kavarna (except golf clubs), Golden Sands, Kranevo. Prices for hotels and apartments here start from 15 euros per room for two people. And for a family of 2 adults and 2 children you can rent an apartment from 22-25 euros per day.

Resort Rusalka- the northernmost resort in Bulgaria, located 80 km from Varna, 50 km from Albena and 15 km from Cape Kaliakra, and was built on the initiative of the French company Club Med. The mermaid is located in one of the most beautiful places - the Tauk Liman nature reserve (from the Turkish word “bird bay”), where many species of rare birds nest, and dolphins are often found on the coast.

Until recently, Rusalka was a prestigious closed club type resort, where you could stay in one of more than 600 small villas (which operate on an all inclusive system). A relaxing seaside holiday in villas was valued here. But there are difficulties with the infrastructure: it’s inconvenient to get there by public transport, there are no good shops and supermarkets, and prices in local restaurants are high. In recent years, children's camps have also been organized at the Rusalka resort, so this resort is no longer suitable for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

Rusalka is also rich in historical monuments - archaeological finds with a thousand-year history are stored here. The most famous attraction is the Yaylata complex (includes 40 caves). According to archaeologists, this is the site of ancient tribes.

The resort of Kavarna is a cozy port city, which is located on the Black Sea coast, 64 km from Varna. You can get to Kavarna from Varna, where many planes fly, both regular and charter. There is also a ferry from Odessa.

Resort Kavarna– these are beautiful sandy beaches and quiet bays with relatively few tourists. The city wonderfully combines the pastoral landscape of one- and two-story houses with beautiful courtyards and the style of new architecture, quiet narrow streets with wide boulevards, traces of the past with symbols of the modern world. The resort of Kavarna is one of the fastest growing seaside resorts in Bulgaria. In the last few years, the city has hosted many musical events, especially by famous Bulgarian and foreign rock musicians. Kavarna is one of the favorite summer holiday destinations for both Bulgarian and foreign tourists.

16 km northeast of Kavarna is the historical Cape Kaliakra.

Topola Resort, Bulgaria

Resort Topola is located in one of the most picturesque corners of the northern coast of Bulgaria, surrounded by mountain hills and vast flowering meadows. In Topol you will not find crowds of tourists, as in Golden Sands, you will not be disturbed by noisy parties, as in Sunny Beach, you will not find yourself surrounded by children, as in Albena. Topola is ideal for lovers of long walks in nature.

The village itself is quite small, but nearby is a large gated resort complex “Topola Skies” with comfortable apartments, restaurants, tennis courts, swimming pools and playgrounds. In addition, the Topola resort has long been considered one of the main Bulgarian centers for golf tourism, because in its vicinity there are three 18-hole golf courses equipped to international standards.

On the territory of the resort there is a medical center "Medica-Topola", which successfully uses hypothermal water, rich in sodium and magnesium ions, in the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system, skin, musculoskeletal system and nervous system. In addition to wellness treatments, the clinic provides services for relaxation and improvement of appearance: resort guests have at their disposal a modern beauty complex, a massage room, steam rooms, saunas and a fitness center.

Resort Balchik, Bulgaria

The pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast - an ancient city resort Balchik, is located 40 km northeast of Varna and 70 km from Romania. When viewed from the sea, the city captivates with its whiteness and amphitheater structure. There are no crowds of tourists in Balchik; local residents live their quiet lives.

The amazing beauty of these places was appreciated by the Romanian Queen Maria. By her decree, her summer residence was built in Balchik in 1930. The miniature palace is located in a luxurious park leading down to the sea. Nowadays the park has been turned into a botanical garden (it contains more than 3,000 plant species), which displays the world's second largest collection of cacti. The park with the Botanical Garden is recognized as a national treasure of Bulgaria. The resort of Balchik was founded a long time ago - more than two and a half thousand years ago, but even today it attracts thousands of tourists from around the world. Balchik is widely known for its archaeological sites dating back to antiquity, as well as the highest quality of the local grape varieties grown there. Inexpensive prices for accommodation and food make this resort attractive for a budget holiday.

Albena resort, Bulgaria

The Albena resort is located in a picturesque bay of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, 36 km north of Varna and 15 km from Golden Sands. The Albena beach strip is 5 km long and 150 meters wide. The Albena resort was built exclusively for tourism purposes in 1969.

Albena- is considered the most children's resort and one of the most modern resorts on the Bulgarian coast. Sandy beaches, entertainment, and the healing microclimate of the nature reserve are perfect for families with children. You can relax comfortably on the wide beach even in high season.

The largest, modern balneological center in Bulgaria is located in Albena, in the Dobrudzha Hotel.

Resort Kranevo, Bulgaria

Resort Kranevo located on the northern coast of the Black Sea, in a picturesque location surrounded by green hills and forests, 25 km north of Varna, between Albena and Golden Sands.

Kranevo is primarily children's camps and complexes, private houses and apartments, and prices are very low for a seaside resort. The climate here is mild, temperate continental. Between Kranevo and another resort Albena along the coast there is the Baltata nature reserve, as well as a famous nudist beach. The coast is particularly popular with German tourists, and numerous coastal seasonal eateries have German-language menus and signage.

Kranevo is located on the territory of a magnificent park, which is a pleasure to walk through; cypresses, lindens, oaks, figs and ivy grow in it, and villas and bungalows are hidden among this splendor. The beach of the Kranevo resort stretches on the territory of the resort for only 6 km and smoothly turns into the beach of the Albena resort. The seabed is flat, without dangerous currents or depths, completely safe even for small children.

Resorts of Bulgaria: Golden Sands Resort

The Golden Sands resort complex was opened in 1943, but the main expansion took place in 1981 and is still being constantly updated. Golden Sands Resort located 18 km from the city of Varna, in the north it borders with the village of Kranevo, and in the south with the “Chaika” dacha area and goes into the resort of St. Constantine and Elena. This is one of the largest resort complexes on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, which got its name due to the beautiful strip of beach with fine golden sand, stretching for almost 4 km and 100 meters wide. The resort is located on the territory of the Golden Sands national park of the same name. The resort area is considered a protected area, as unique plant species grow here and many animals live. The resort was awarded the international Blue Flag award for the created environmental conditions on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast.

The resort has a network of balneological hotels built on the basis of hot mineral sulfur water. One of the most famous balneological centers of Golden Sands is the Ambassador Hotel, open all year round, with an outdoor swimming pool and a huge number of medical services.

The Aquapolis water park was recently built - one of the most impressive parks of its kind in Eastern Europe. Built on an area of ​​40 thousand sq.m. in the northwestern part of the Zlatni Pyasytsi resort, in a Moorish-Mediterranean style, it faces the sea and the entire resort, and its capacity reaches 3,000 people. The opening hours of water facilities in May and September are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and in June, July and August from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Resorts in Bulgaria: Resort St. Constantine and Helena

Resort Saint Constantine and Helena- the oldest seaside resort in Bulgaria, located on the territory of a luxurious park just a few kilometers from Varna. The resort got its name thanks to the monastery of St. Constantine and Helena, which was located in ancient times on this territory, and in 1897 the Varna City Hall began construction here. The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is one of the very first in Bulgaria. Mostly rich townspeople of Varna vacationed here, who either had rooms at the monastery or dachas on the territory of the resort. In 1908, the first holiday home was built here, which was loved mainly by Czechs, Poles and Germans.

It is best suited for a calm, measured holiday. Here, 2-3* hotels prevail, built among a huge century-old park with rare trees and healing thermal mineral springs (water temperature +38..+46°C), creating a special microclimate and saturating the air with negative ions.

The resort has an extended beach strip with a pier, a disco, swimming pools with sea and mineral water and a water slide. Only at the resort of St. Constantine and Helena the sandy beaches are not the ordinary sand that we are accustomed to, but small pieces of crushed quartz, which, when illuminated by the sun, shines incredibly beautifully. However, quartz sand is not only of extraordinary beauty, but also of great health benefits. Perhaps this is why many people prefer to walk along the sea coast barefoot, and during the day not everyone uses a sun lounger, enjoying the warmth of quartz. A balneological treatment center operates on the basis of a local hydrogen sulfide spring.

The resort of St. Constantine and Helena is a natural park with cypress and fig trees in a wooded area, a relief seashore, small quiet bays, peace and tranquility, healing mineral springs, a magical combination of sea breeze at an altitude of 25 m above sea level with forest coolness and the aroma of centuries-old trees.

Resorts of Bulgaria: Sunny Day Resort

Resort Sunny Day is located just 10 km from Varna (16 km from the airport), adjacent to the resort of St. Constantine and Helena, 8 km to the Golden Sands resort with its clubs, discos, bars, restaurants and shops. This is a small oasis of relaxation, on the territory of which there are only 4 hotels: “Palace” 5*, “Marina” 4*, “Mirage” 4* and “Veronica” 3*. All hotels are located on the seashore, on line 1.

The Sunny Day resort is located among a beautiful natural park, in a quiet, secluded bay with crystal clear sea. The beach is 1 km long, 20 to 80 meters wide, covered with fine white quartz sand. The holiday season at the resort lasts from May to October. Summer air temperatures average 28-30 C, water +26-27 C. Sunny Day Beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and environmental friendliness.

The Marina and Palace hotels have 2 large balneological centers that offer more than 100 different medical services, as well as SPA and relaxation procedures.

Sunny Day is an ideal place for a family holiday with children: excellent service, cleanliness, tranquility, beautiful nature - everything you need for a complete vacation.

Resort Varna, Bulgaria

Resort Varna– one of the oldest resort towns not only in Bulgaria, but also in Europe, located on the Black Sea coast. Varna is a Bulgarian city unique in its beauty, which is considered the third largest city in Bulgaria after Sofia and Plovdiv, located on an area of ​​29 sq. km. Varna is located on the seashore, and history says that it was once a major economic and commercial center of all of Bulgaria. Currently, Varna and its surroundings are considered a popular holiday destination, attracting tens of thousands of tourists from different parts of the world.

Many international programs are held in Varna: the international music festival “Varna Summer”, the film festival “Love is Madness”, the film festival “Golden Rose”, etc.

Varna is the pearl of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. Covered in white soft sand and separated by a long Seaside Park, Varna's magnificent beaches stretch 8 kilometers east of the city. The coast of Varna is ideal for a safe holiday with children, since the sea here is surprisingly calm, without dangerous tides.

The Shkorpilovtsi resort is becoming increasingly popular. The village is named after the famous Black Sea explorers, the Czech Shkorpil brothers. This is a small village 40 km from Varna and 7 km from Obzor.

The beach in Shkorpilovtsi stretches along the Black Sea coast for 13 km, in some places its latitude reaches 100 m, these factors turn it into the longest and most spacious beach on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. There are no big luxury hotels and establishments or noisy clubs here. Instead, tourists stay in small resort complexes or use the facilities of extensive campsites. The wide strip of sand is not completely covered with umbrellas. There is no resort bustle, no developed infrastructure, the beach is practically wild. A quiet place away from civilization and city noise.

Resort Byala, Bulgaria

Resort Byala– the small resort town of Byala is located on the border of Varna and Burgas regions, 60 km from Varna and 80 km north of Burgas. This is one of the most beautiful places on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. The area is known for its wide beaches with delicate golden sand, bordered by dense forests, clear sea water and clean air, as in this place the Stara Planina ridge descends to the sea.

The resort owes its name “Byala” to the white rocks that frame the city and represent a geological “exhibit” through which one can trace the periods of development of the earth’s crust over several thousand years.

The entry into the sea is quite flat, about 10 meters from the shore the depth does not reach more than 70 cm, and then gradually becomes deeper - up to 2-2.5 meters at a distance of 200 meters from the shore. There are rescue services on the beaches, and the cleanliness of the beach is monitored by the municipal service.

Obzor Resort, Bulgaria

Resort Obzor is a small resort village on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, located between the cities of Burgas and Varna on the shores of the picturesque Black Sea Bay. It is no coincidence that 2000 years ago the old Greeks called the village they founded here “Gemionolem” - i.e. Sunny city.

Along with Kranevo, this place is very suitable for an undemanding and, most importantly, inexpensive holiday. The unique natural and climatic conditions of the village guarantee you relaxation in an ecologically clean place on the border of mountains and sea, forest and azure waves. The Obzor resort is a great place for children and youth recreation, because it is no coincidence that there are so many children’s and youth camps here.

Obzor is popular among the Bulgarians themselves for its low prices and the opportunity to relax at sea - they can “hang out” at home.

Southern resorts of Bulgaria

Resorts on the southern coast of Bulgaria start from Elenite and stretch along the coast to the border with Turkey. The most famous are Elenite, St. Vlas, Sunny Beach, Pomorie, Burgas, Sozopol, Dunes, Tsarevo. For more details, see map of Bulgaria with resorts south coast below.

Map of Bulgaria with resorts on the southern coast

Vacation with children. Families with children will feel comfortable in the resorts of Elenite, Sveti Vlas, Sunny Beach, Ravda, Pomorie, Dunes, Tsarevo, Lozenets.

For young people and lovers of noisy parties, the central part of Sunny Beach, Primorsko, is suitable.

For a relaxing family holiday: Elenite, Sveti Vlas, Ravda, Akhelloi, Pomorie, Dunes, Lozenets, Tsarevo.

The most expensive and prestigious resorts: Elenite, Dunes, Lozenets.

The most budget resorts of Bulgaria on the southern coast are Sunny Beach, Ravda, Primorsko, Kiten, Tsarevo, Ahtopol. Here you can find accommodation in July from 12 euros per night for two.

Resort Elenite is a small resort village in the southern part of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, in close proximity to the resort of St. Vlas and not far from the famous resort of Sunny Beach (7 km). The history of the Elenite resort began in 1985, a small hospital was built here, which remained closed until 1993, and only the elite and bohemians rested here. In the 2000s, Elenite began to develop rapidly, every year new hotels open here, new entertainment, cafes and restaurants, many swimming pools, discos, children's playgrounds, nightclubs and even a water park. The name of the town comes from the Bulgarian word, which means “deer”.

Elenite is a complex of 4-5 star hotels, as well as 3 star villas. The territory of Elenite is guarded and open only to residents of the resort. The entire complex operates on the “All Inclusive” system and offers a wonderful, relaxing family vacation. Along the resort stretches its own sandy beach 800 meters long with a flat, clean bottom. There are a lot of entertainments on the shore: jet skis, wayboards, wind surfing, bananas, animation, bars, etc.

Resort Sveti Vlas, Bulgaria (Saint Vlas)

Resort Sveti Vlas began to actively develop in 1963. This small and relatively young Bulgarian resort is located just 2 km from the large tourist center of Sunny Beach and 10 km from the town of Nessebar. Initially, the city was called Larisa, only after the local residents adopted Christianity, the city was renamed St. Vlas, this happened in the 14th century. Saint Blaise is still the patron saint of the city.

The second wave of development in the resort area occurred in the early 2000s. And now the resort continues to be actively developed. St. Vlas is a favorite vacation spot for respectable Bulgarians, so the resort is especially careful about cleanliness and safety. The summer residences of many deputies and mayors are located here; the presidential family enjoys spending time during the warm season on the local golden beaches.

Many aparthotels have been built here. You can rent apartments by the sea at a good price. Three beaches of the Sveti Vlas resort and the yacht pier were awarded the Blue Flag award for environmental safety and cleanliness.

Sunny Beach Resort– one of the largest family resorts in Bulgaria. It is located 42 km north of Burgas and 90 km from Varna. The resort is located inside a small bay, and its northern part is covered by the Stara Planina mountain range - all this, in addition to the magnificent combination of sea and mountains, provides natural protection from cold winds and bad weather. The resort has more than 100 hotels located at different levels to the beach. Hotels of all star levels and European level. This one is great resort for families with children. The coast is flat, and the sea is very shallow, such that even children who do not know how to swim can swim in the shallow water.

The International Popular Song Competition “Golden Orpheus” takes place here every year.

Nessebar resort, Bulgaria

Resort Nessebar- fantastically beautiful and one of the most ancient cities on the Black Sea coast, and throughout Europe. Located on the Nessebar Peninsula, 3 km south of the Sunny Beach resort and 17 km from the city of Burgas.

Nessebar is divided into two parts: the old town and the new town. The Old Town is a museum city: it is still the leading cultural and spiritual center of Bulgaria.

The new town is a normal Bulgarian resort: hotels, beaches, swimming pools and a warm, calm sea. Unlike the old town, New Nessebar offers not only private pensions and apartments, but also accommodation for tourists in a number of small private and public 2 and 3 star hotels.

The resort of Ravda is a small village located on the Black Sea coast not far from the city of Nessebar, with which it is connected by a beach spit. The mild, warm climate, golden sandy beach, gentle sea, clean and fresh holiday make this place ideal for family holidays and holidays with children under 12 years old.

Families with children and young people from all over Europe prefer to relax in Ravda. In addition, Ravda is known as an excellent place for water sports. Many sports schools go to Ravda for the summer to practice water skiing, surfing, rowing and swimming.

Cape Ravda divided the resort area into two parts. The so-called “South Coast” has become a center for lovers of water activities and noisy beach parties. Another resort area has turned into an island of silence, romance and solitude: here nothing will interfere with a relaxing holiday except the whisper of the sea and the cry of seagulls.

The city of Pomorie (ancient name Anhialo) is located on a peninsula protruding five kilometers forward to the sea. To enter the city, you need to go through a long and narrow isthmus between the sea and the estuary. From the north, the Pomorie estuary supports the peninsula and gives the impression that it has crashed into it.

The city arose in the 4th century. BC. It was founded by Greek colonists, who gave it the name Anhialo, which means “Near the salt”, and the ancient Thracians called this place “sacred” for its medicinal properties. These days, Pomorie is a famous balneological center with healing Pomorie mud. The city is also famous for its white wines and brandy. Here is the Pomorie wine cellar - one of the largest and most modern in Bulgaria. Winemaking also has deep roots and is a traditional craft in the area, in addition to salt mining and fishing.

The shore in the village of Pomorie is sandy, 4200 meters long. Breakwaters successfully protect swimmers from the violence of the elements. Entering the water is completely safe for both non-swimmers and small children, as the descent is gentle. The eastern beach of Pomorie received the Blue Flag.

Resort Burgas is a major tourist, economic and industrial center of the country. The port of Burgas is the largest Bulgarian port. The name of the city means fortress, tower, because there are a lot of fishing towers - “burgiy” in the area.

Every year the city is visited by 1.5 million tourists from all over Europe. Burgas is the largest city in South-Eastern Bulgaria and is one of the four largest cities in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna.

Holidays in Burgas will not entail large expenses, because here you will find inexpensive hotels and reasonable prices for all health treatments. Burgas has gained fame as the most affordable resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast. This is also due to the fact that the relatively small city of Burgas does not have numerous attractions that would attract crowds of tourists.

Bulgarian Resorts: Sozopol Resort

Resort Sozopol, together with Nessebar, are two of the most beautiful resort towns in Bulgaria. Sozopol is a small picturesque town with stone alleys and ancient houses. They are equally attractive to artists, writers, admirers of ancient architecture, and tourists who want to experience an extraordinary artistic atmosphere.

The city is located on a peninsula 35 km south of Burgas and next to the Duni resort and is divided into two parts. Its old part is an architectural reserve under the auspices of UNESCO, and the new part of Sozopol is separated by a green park. There are also two quiet, beautiful beaches with golden quartz sand: one in a closed bay, the second stretches to the south.

Sozopol is a very original resort; there are no large and noisy hotels here, but here you can plunge into the real Bulgarian life of a small cozy town.

The beaches of ancient Sozopol, whose tiled houses rise on a rocky peninsula, have been awarded the Blue Flag. In 2016, the city of Sozopol was recognized as the most environmentally friendly city. He received the “VIP Business Awards” in the “Environmental Protection” category.

Bulgarian Resorts: Dune Resort

Dunes Resort- a quiet, respectable place with club hotels. There is a stunning panorama from the high cliffs. Dunes is a young but developing resort on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. The resort is located on the territory of a natural reserve in the northern part of the Strandzha mountain range, known for its rare flora and fauna.

The sandy beach with dunes, which give the resort its name, stretches for 5 kilometers along a semicircular bay and reaches 100 meters in width. You need to walk a little to get to the sandy beach. He became the owner of the Blue Flag.

The dunes are a great option for a family holiday. On its territory there are about forty hotels and more than a hundred entertainment venues for every taste and age.

Resorts of Bulgaria: Resort Primorsko

Resort Primorsko is located 52 km south of Burgas. The resort is located between Stomoplo and Devil's Bay bays. Primorsko has a seaport and regular buses to resorts on the southern Black Sea coast. On the outskirts of the city begins the Ropotamo Nature Reserve with the river of the same name, protected forests and lakes.

Primorsko is one of the favorite places of young people. The youth inexpensive resort of Primorsko is famous for its two large sandy beaches. Not far from Primorsko there is the largest Youth Center in Europe.

The cleanliness of the sea strip is confirmed by the Blue Flag award awarded to Primorsko in 1994. Primorsko is famous for the longest 10 km sandy beach, where there are more than 80 holiday homes, hotels, campsites and hotel complexes. The extensive beach of the Primorsko resort has fine golden sand, the coastal sea water is clean, calm and warm, the bottom is flat, with a smooth descent.

Kiten resort is one of the most inexpensive resorts in Bulgaria. A huge number of Bulgarian families with children visit this cute town, which is located near Burgas airport. Kiten is located on a peninsula that juts out very strongly into the sea and is literally completely surrounded by greenery. Kiten, which is translated from Bulgarian as “drowning in greenery,” attracts tourists with its shady forests and parks. Sandy beaches line the shores of two beautiful lagoons with rocky cliffs. One of the favorite vacation spots for divers.

This is a paradise for economical family holidays, for young people and students, for those who want to spend their holidays at sea.

Resort Lozenets is located 60 km from Burgas airport, local hotels provide transfer to the place. Its small villas attract many wealthy Bulgarians and Russians. The nature here is simply wonderful: a warm, clean sea, on the horizon of which you can see the top of Mount Papia, and on the shore there are small, seemingly country European houses of hotels and private villas, surrounded by greenery.

Lozenets is a prestigious resort away from the hustle and bustle of popular resorts, where a calm and quiet atmosphere reigns. The resort's beach received the Blue Flag award for cleanliness. Sea water in Lozenets (according to environmentalists) is the cleanest on the entire coast. And the width of the beach lines, the uniqueness of the dunes and the magnificent view of the Papia peak (height 503 meters) make this place simply unforgettable.

Resort Tsarevo known since ancient times, then it bore the name Vasiliko (royal), in Soviet times the city was renamed Michurin, when the country gained independence it became Tsarevo. Today the resort of Tsarevo is one of the largest ports for medium-sized passenger and merchant ships, as well as a favorable holiday destination on the Black Sea. Tsarevo is located 72 km from the city of Burgas, from the airport of which you can easily reach the town. The resort is located at the foot of Mount Papia and is surrounded by lush vegetation. On its territory there are three large beaches, the water in which warms up to 25 degrees Celsius.

The Tsarevo area is considered one of the cheapest on the Bulgarian coast. Tsarevo is not a resort of international importance, so buy a tour in Tsarevo

almost impossible. If you want to relax there, you should try to find a room on the Internet.

Resorts in Bulgaria: Ahtopol Resort, Bulgaria

Ahtopol is an inexpensive, quiet resort near the border with Turkey. The sunniest place in Bulgaria. Here are the most sunny days of the year.

Ahtopol is the sunniest and warmest resort in Bulgaria. Local residents appreciate it for the absence of crowds of foreign tourists, low prices and a favorable climate, and guests of the country for its favorable geographical location: from Ahtopol you can easily reach any locality in Bulgaria and Turkey.

Every year the flow of tourists to Bulgaria growing. This is not an accident, because the country’s cities and resorts combine ancient history and modern service, a mild climate and local residents who know Russian well. The Bulgarian coast is famous for its sandy beaches and developed inexpensive resorts.

Bulgaria with seas on a world map close-up

- ancient country, its history goes back more than 1300 years. Now it is a modern, dynamically developing state, which has been part of the European Union since 2007.

Where is it located and who does it border with?

The Republic of Bulgaria is located on southeast Europe in the eastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. It borders on the southeast, south, southwest, west and north.

Bulgaria is located on the west coast Black Sea.

The length of the coastline of the Black Sea coast is more than 400 kilometers.

How to get there?

There are several ways to get to Bulgaria:

1. By plane. During the week, about 10 regular flights fly from Sofia from many other Russian cities, primarily to coastal cities;

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2. By train. Sofia can be reached by direct train through Eastern European countries. The train takes more than 2 days to reach the Bulgarian capital;
3. By car. The route along highways will be more than 2,200 kilometers. On the road you will have to cross at least 3-4 state borders, depending on the chosen path.

To visit Bulgaria you need a Bulgarian or Schengen visa.

Read more in how and in what period of time you can fly to Bulgaria.

Map of cities and resorts

Bulgaria is a country with a small population, just over 7 million people.

Major centers

The largest cities in Bulgaria are:

• State capital city Sofia- almost 1 million 200 thousand people;
• The main port of the country is Varna with a population of 375 thousand inhabitants;
• Plovdiv- one of the oldest cities in Europe, founded by the Romans, population about 340 thousand people;
• Burgas, another port with 210 thousand inhabitants.

Black Sea coast

Of the approximately 400 kilometers of Bulgaria, 120 are occupied by sandy beaches.

"Sunny Beach"- the largest resort center in Bulgaria, located 40 kilometers north of Burgas between the village of Vlas and the town of Nessebar in a picturesque bay.

The best Bulgarian resort has been operating since 1958 and offers tourists more than 200 hotels and 2 campsites.

Local sandy beaches, stretching for more than 10 kilometers along the coast, receive annual Blue flag- an international award for the purity of water, the quality of beaches and the safety of swimming.

The water temperature during the season reaches 26 degrees, the average air temperature is 27 degrees above zero. At the service of tourists offered: a water park, water activities and attractions, swimming pools, equestrian base, tennis courts, amusement park, night clubs, summer theater, casinos, bowling clubs, mini golf, cinemas, cafes, restaurants and much more.

The resort hosts various music festivals and show programs. Resort safe for children- entry into sea water is gradual. If you are on vacation, then, if you wish, you can leave your child in a local kindergarten with an experienced teacher.

1. Another significant Bulgarian resort is "Golden Sands", located near Varna. Located within a national park, the resort has a mild climate and golden beaches stretching 3.5 kilometers along the coast. Vacationers have access to numerous hotels, sanatoriums, water and mud baths. Golden Sands is considered a rather noisy resort with an active nightlife.
2. Not far from Golden Sands is the third most popular resort in Bulgaria - Albena, located on the territory of the Baltata nature reserve. Albena is home to the largest balneological center in Bulgaria. This is the most popular Bulgarian resort among European tourists.
3. Small resort town Kavarna, located north of Varna, attracts history buffs, because a settlement on this site was founded in ancient times. In addition, Kavarna is famous for its rock festival.

Bulgaria is a country with a culture close to us and a similar language, but there are features that you need to know when visiting it.