Bulgaria is the best place to relax with children. Bulgaria. Family holidays in Varna

Bulgaria is a good country!.. Every year more and more of our fellow tourists go there. If you decide to join them and spend your 2019 vacation on another Black Sea coast, then all these tips and a small rating of the best hotels for dessert are for you :)

The most popular “type” of holiday in Bulgaria is with children. Therefore, our recommendations on when is the best time to go to Bulgaria are focused on kids and their comfort:

1. Beach season starts in May. This is the best time for a vacation with young children. The climate is soft and gentle. Even if the baby has just turned 1 year old, acclimatization is not scary. But few people will dare to swim at the end of spring - the sea is still cool (+21°C), and the weather can “diversify” the vacation with a little rain.
2. Swimming season comes from June. The average air temperature reaches +26°C, and the water warms up to +23°C. At this time, a holiday in Bulgaria with children over 3 years old is ideal.
3. July and August are high season : outside in summer it’s already up to +35°C, in the sea +25°C, and on the beaches everything more tourists, both family and without children. One big BUT: since the end of July, outbreaks of rotavirus infection have not been uncommon in Bulgarian resorts.
4. And finally, September - the Velvet season: low prices, comfortable weather and slowly cooling sea.

To save money, focus on the end of May-beginning of June or September: the cost of a vacation drops by ≈15%. And do early booking or apartments, starting around March, it will be even cheaper.

By the way, in this country there are ski season(December-March). So, Bulgaria is good with children all year round :)

Why Bulgaria? Features of the holiday

In Bulgaria beach holiday with a child they choose for several reasons:

• a region with a Mediterranean climate eliminates the period of adaptation
• gentle entry into the sea and soft sand - calm and safe
• comfortable and inexpensive holiday: according to tourists, in many 3* hotels the level of service and quality of food are comparable to 5 stars all inclusive. And one person’s budget for 7 days can be only €135 (including restaurants, excursions and souvenirs)
• Bulgaria is also suitable for traveling with children thanks to its healing pine-sea air
• Bulgaria or Türkiye? The first is supported by the kinship of cultures, languages ​​and culinary preferences.
• hotels are designed for family holidays: they will offer an additional cot, high chair, bottle warmer, menu

The most important thing is not to forget that Bulgaria is not a visa-free country. In 2019, the consular fee for a tourist visa is 35 euros (and 70 euros for an urgent one) + about €19 for a service fee if you apply through an intermediary. For children up to 6 years visa is free.

Prices for tours to Bulgaria

Have you heard about online tour aggregators? These are services that monitor the databases of all leading tour operators at once, compare prices and issue a summary profitable travel packages. It’s one thing to study offers from 1-2 tour operators, and another to choose the best among all, especially when it is conveniently presented. So, we recommend:

Prices for tours to Bulgaria in 2019 are among the most reasonable (if you don’t take into account the visa. What if you have a valid Schengen card?). With departure from Moscow, for two + a child for 7 nights - from 55,000 rubles (breakfast). Of course, this price is for 2*, maximum 3* hotels. Similar tours to Bulgaria for 4 stars and above - from 63,000 rubles.

The cheapest resorts are Golden Sands and neighboring Chaika, St. Constantine and Helena. From the “biting” ones, but at the same level, with excellent all-inclusive hotels – Sunny Beach, Elenite, Nessebar.

By the way, how much does all inclusive cost in Bulgaria? 10 days relaxing holiday will cost from 75,000 rubles for three. And in other countries?

The best resorts in Bulgaria for family holidays

In order to properly understand where is the best place to vacation in Bulgaria with children, we visited more than one travel forum, read reviews and advice from tourists.

• and this north coast countries, both resorts are located near Varna, which means convenient transfer from the airport
• – also northern popular destination, considered one of the main children's resorts in Bulgaria
• and are located further south and are suitable for those who like to sightsee between swimming sessions
• – a young resort near Sunny Beach, at the very foot of the Balkan Mountains
• and – places for recreational purposes: natural beaches and balneological resorts

Where is the best place to go with a child?

If you are planning a holiday in Bulgaria with children, when choosing where to go, take into account factors such as: the child’s age, travel budget, preferences (relax on a sun lounger VS go on an excursion). Of course, you will solve all these issues yourself, and we will tell you where it is best to implement your plans.

• Sunny Beach and Elenite

  Where to go to Bulgaria with a child? To Sunny Beach. Even though this is the most expensive among all Bulgarian resorts: a tour for “mom, dad, me” for 7 days will cost from 60,000 rubles. However, holidays in Bulgaria with children, especially all-inclusive, in Sunny Beach are especially good, because... high prices are due to the same high quality of beaches and clean water (confirmed Blue flag).

  Because the resort is family and youth, there is an unspoken order of settlement: backpackers and students live in the center, buzzing at night; people go north for cool (and expensive) hotels; Well, the “children” gather in the southern part.

  The Elenite resort deserves special attention: in this place the mountains come close to the sea, which allows you to enjoy natural beauties, which many resorts lack. Elenite is not such a party place as Sunny Beach, but it will still be comfortable here with preschoolers (the entrance to the water is not suitable for children, it is pebbly in places, and teenagers will be downright bored).

  Burgas

  When exploring Bulgarian resorts for families with children, take a closer look at Burgas. This is an ancient port city, one of the largest in the country, which means it lives a real life that does not depend on the tourist season. By the way, in Burgas people often relax on their own.

  • Prices for hotels, even high-class ones, are two times lower than Solnechnobrezhnye
  • Plenty of grocery stores catering to locals
  • You can immerse yourself in architecture and parks without leaving the city

  What will interfere with swimming is the port. But the problem can be solved: settle near Burgas, in Pomorie or Sozopol. In the first, for example, all conditions have been created for a family holiday - a flat beach with a long descent into the water, where there is no fear for even the youngest swimmers, surrounded by apart-hotels and houses with apartments for rent. The second is a very nice town with old streets and good beaches.

  Golden Sands

  Golden Sands is, after all, the north. Therefore, a significant drawback is the cool sea already in mid-September. But if you are with a very young child who needs fresh air and sunbathing more, this is the place for you. Another disadvantage is noise: there are quite a lot of young people, which means clubs and night discos. However, here you can also find quiet, family-run hotels (more details below).

  Otherwise, everything is “tailored” specifically for children: in cafes there are children’s menus (even if there are none, you will be offered porridge for the baby), on the streets there is a lot of entertainment, attractions and all kinds of trampolines, hotels and other establishments are equipped with ramps for strollers.

  Golden Sands is also chosen for its low prices (almost half lower than in Sunny Beach) and good sandy beaches.

  Albena

  Best resorts Bulgaria, alas, has a short season. This also applies to the famous children's health resort - Albena resort. It is located even further north than Golden Sands, and September can pass without swimming at all. Which, of course, is a shame, because... local beaches have been awarded the Blue Flag.

  Albena is a semi-closed city-hotel for families, surrounded by a nature reserve. Oxygen here is not spoiled by cars; driving them through the resort is simply prohibited! Everyone walks on their own or rides bicycles. And they don’t make noise at night :)

  There is plenty for children to do: attractions, equipped playgrounds, bicycle carts for rent, and a water park. Most hotels in Albena (from 3* and above) offer an all-inclusive system. But Albena eateries are so praised for their good cuisine and colorful interiors that you should definitely visit them.

What can you do? Entertainment

Are you planning to travel to Bulgaria with children, but don’t know which resort to choose so as not to get bored? Entertainment can be found anywhere, if there is a desire. But to save your time, we will describe in which direction you should look.

Let's start with the hotels themselves. Large complexes have animation, children's rooms, and playgrounds. In simpler places of residence, all this is no longer found in full force and not always. And if there is one, it may only be suitable for three-year-old children.

All the most interesting things in Bulgaria begin outside the hotels. There are fairground rides, horse riding, and other joys of childhood. And, of course, water parks:

• “Aquamania” in Albena (for adults all day – €18, children – €8, those under a meter – free)
• “Aqua Paradise” in Nessebar (per adult – €21.5, per child – €10 or free,
  if tall< 90 см)
• “Action Aquapark” in Sunny Beach (for parents – €19.5, for children – €9.5 or free under the above conditions)
• “Aquapolis” in Golden Sands (adult – €18, children – €9 or free)
• Atlantida water park in Elenite (free for hotel guests or €15 per person over 90 cm).

P.S. It’s not us who write clumsily about ticket categories based on height, but the rules of water parks :)

With older children (who have outgrown diapers and already require bread and circuses) you can go on an excursion. But one that will be interesting to him, so now we are not talking about ancient churches and architectural monuments.

1️⃣ For children, a fascinating trip to the Varna Dolphinarium (adult ticket to the show - €12.5, children from 2 to 12 years old - €10; swimming with a dolphin - €102).

2️⃣ On the way to Varna, you can also stop by the Happy Land amusement park (entrance for adults or children - €12, under 3 years old - free).

3️⃣ In Burgas, it is worth visiting the park along the sea - Seaside Park.

4️⃣ Someone will probably like the complex - the Palace and Botanical Garden in Balchik - not far from Albena (adults ticket will cost €5, children - €1, under 7 years free; entrance to the garden - €2.5 and €0, 5 respectively).

Top 10 hotels in Bulgaria for families with children

Well, now we come to the most interesting part: choosing best hotels Bulgaria for holidays with children.

• Golden Sands

  1. 5* Melia Grand Hermitage– this is the first line, all inclusive and a large area (a kind of prototype of a Turkish hotel). Parents with small children will love this place - the animation and games room are designed for children up to 4-5 years old:
  2. 5* Marina Grand Beach– suitable even for holidays with babies. The animation is on par, as is the food:
  3. 3* Gradina– that very calm hotel in the hyper-noisy Golden Sands. Quite budget-friendly, with good food - you can take breakfast and full board. It’s about 10 minutes to the sea, but you’ll have to walk along the beach; the entrance is not convenient everywhere:
  4. 4* Luna– a quiet hotel located on the first line, a special children’s area in the pool. The main advantage of the hotel is the variety of food in the restaurant:
  5. 4* Astera Hotel & Spa- is at the epicenter nightlife resort, but the big advantages are high-quality all-inclusive and an excellent beach:
     

     Absolutely all beaches in Bulgaria are subordinate to the municipality, which, along with hotels, monitors their cleanliness. Umbrellas, sun loungers and toilets on the beach paid. But no one will forbid sunbathing on your own towel or mat (albeit in a certain area). Which, in fact, is what many vacationers do.

     Sunny Beach is a continuous sandy beach stretching for 8 km along the coast. Considered the best in Bulgaria local beach Irakli, located on the territory of the reserve. Chaise lounge and umbrella: for €9.

     Sozopol boasts several beaches at once. Chaise lounge and umbrella: for €6.

     • Central - with a gentle entry into the water, but narrow
     • Harmani – wide beach for family holidays
     • Kavatsite (a suburb of Sozopol) is one of the most beautiful beaches Bulgaria
     • Smokine – no less picturesque, but without any civilization

     Not far from Nessebar there is the Olympic Hopes beach with various attractions and catamarans for rent. Chaise lounge and umbrella: for €6.

     Golden Sands is a deeper sea for those who are older. It’s worth relaxing here with kids near the Riviera complex. Chaise lounge and umbrella: for €10.

     Albena is good in all respects! Cleanliness, civility, a lot of entertainment - all together this makes an ideal children's beach. Chaise lounge and umbrella, if not included in the hotel price: €5 and €7 respectively.

     

     And finally, dear parents, some advice.

     When choosing hotels in Bulgaria for your holiday, study the reviews. It will help to avoid disappointment from the Soviet hotel heritage, which, unfortunately, is still found in Bulgaria.

     Start your search with budget options– inexpensive hotels in Bulgaria, especially those listed in our selection, can be as good as five-star hotels.

     Consider all the features of holidays with children:

     • think over the menu (all or cafes in the neighborhood)
     • Find out in advance if there is a store with baby products nearby.
     • be prepared that the baby will not be interested in animation, will refuse the nanny and will be with you 24 hours a day

     If you are traveling with a very small child, it is better to plan your trip for June or September, when it is not hot.

     If possible, try to find hotels by the sea - long trips to the beach can be tiring for children.

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Bulgaria is ideal for many reasons summer holiday with children, having many advantages over other tourist destinations.

This country is considered by some Russian families with children as an alternative to sunny or Black Sea resorts in southern Russia. Moreover, the demand for this summer destination is stable and has remained virtually unchanged compared to last year, despite the return of Turkey (this is confirmed by the results of early bookings).

Reasons for the popularity of Bulgarian resorts:

• The climate is mild, Black Sea and extremely beneficial for children's bodies. There is no intense heat here even at the height of summer. Abundance of sunny warm days.
• Children (even infants) acclimatize very quickly.
• The sea warms up to the ideal temperature.
• Sandy beaches, safe, clean, with a gentle entrance.
• A short flight from Moscow – 2.5-3 hours with a short transfer. Bulgaria is a small country, and you can get to any hotel in less than an hour.
• You can enter the country in different ways- not only by plane.
• Absence language barrier(Russian is spoken almost everywhere in the hotels, there is animation in Russian, and if necessary, local residents easy to communicate, even without speaking English), similarity of cultures and religions, friendly attitude, pleasant emotional atmosphere.
• Lots of entertainment for children. Many resorts have a developed network of children's attractions. Almost all popular hotels have indoor heated pools, a pool with children's slides, playgrounds, and Russian-language animation.
• Holiday prices are quite affordable and affordable for many. Decent “five” and “four” hotels and even some “three three” hotels combine high comfort and relatively low prices in comparison with Greece.
• High level of security (quiet traffic, guarded entrance to hotels).
• Inexpensive food with dishes familiar to children from Russia from potatoes, lean boiled meat, vegetables, a variety of cereals, an excellent selection of dairy products. This is important for families with children. Even in economy class hotels where there is no menu for children, there is always something to feed your baby.

The benefits of this tourist destination obvious. But if you know some of the little secrets that ultimately make up an excellent vacation, you will certainly be able to organize an excellent family vacation on your own. Let's talk about them.

When to go to Bulgaria with children?

Bulgaria is quite suitable for year-round holidays. Due to the varied topography, the weather is not the same in its different parts.

In the center of the country, the Balkan Mountains rise up to 3000 meters in height. This part is characterized by rocky headlands. In winter it is snowy, sunny and frosty here, which is quite suitable for winter holiday and teaching the basics of skiing.

Autumn and spring are great times for excursion holidays and treatment at balneological and mud resorts.

But most of all in Bulgaria, children like to relax in the summer on the magnificent beaches Black Sea coast, caressed by the hot sun and strewn with soft, perfectly smooth sand, with luxurious, well-maintained beaches.

Seaside resorts, protected from cold winds by high ridges, are distinguished by a mild climate without large daily temperature changes, somewhat reminiscent of the Crimean weather in the summer months (at night - + 12-15 ° C, during the day - + 23-30 ° C).

The most comfortable temperature is in the second half of June (by this time the water in the sea is already warming up well), August and September. There is no sweltering heat (average daytime temperature is +27-28°C), the sea is warmed up to +25°C.

The second half of the first autumn month may not be so comfortable: there are rains, wind, the weather deteriorates, and the water in the sea becomes cooler. And the swimming season officially closes on September 15th. But if you’re lucky with the weather, you can relax at this time just as well and for much less money.

Beaches of Bulgaria

Length coastline Bulgaria along west coast Black Sea – 378 kilometers. Half of them are sandy beaches with paid areas. But if you wish, you can find a free zone ten meters from the sea. Here, vacationers prefer to rest directly on a towel.

The beaches in Bulgaria are very diverse: many of them are popular with families with children, others are chosen by romantic couples and those seeking solitude, and on others surfers try to catch a wave.

Among comfortable beaches for family holidays:

• Beaches of Golden Sands, combining children's animation and waterslides with night discos and extreme sports. This is a suitable option for parents who want to have fun themselves and bring pleasure to their children.
• Southern beach with a gentle sea and a gentle shore in the resort of Primorsko.
• The widest beaches with shallow sea and fine sand are in the resort of Albena. And this is a completely win-win option for the whole family.
• The beaches of the Duni resort are quite safe for swimming with children, with a gentle, even entrance to the sea and a calm sea.
• Cocoa Beach is worthy of attention ( sunny Beach), where children enthusiastically build castles from snow-white sand in the morning.
• On the beaches of Pomorie, with gray and sometimes almost black sand (due to the high content of iron) and clear water, you can find areas equipped with playgrounds, umbrellas and sun loungers for families with children.
• Shkorpilovtsi Beach (a thirteen-kilometer beach with fine sand) is the longest in Bulgaria, it is located 40 kilometers from Varna. This is the place for have a relaxing holiday and privacy. At the same time, there are plenty of hotels here - even with a small child it will be comfortable here.
• For an eco-friendly family vacation, you can go to the nature reserve on the beaches of the Sinemorets resort with emerald mountains and forests, turquoise sea, local golden dunes.

How to get to Bulgaria?

The holiday begins as soon as you cross the threshold of your home and the whole family sets off on the road. And most often this happens on board an airplane.

From Moscow it takes 2-3 hours to fly to one of the 4 airports in Bulgaria (Varna, Sofia, Burgas, Plovdiv). Russia and Bulgaria have already agreed to increase the number of both regular and charter flights for this season.

It should be remembered that the airports of Burgas and Varna are not very large. During the summer peak season, due to the large influx of passengers, customs and passport control may take a little longer: from 20-30 minutes to an hour.

But flying is not the only way to get to Bulgarian resorts. When traveling with children and taking into account the territorial proximity between our countries, you can think of other routes.

For example, you can travel from Moscow by train from Belorussky Station. This entertaining trip will last about 50 hours or a little more. But there is an opportunity to get to know other countries, at least from the train window.

Travel time on a comfortable bus will take approximately 2 days. Which, of course, is not a very suitable option for small, fidgety children who want to jump and run.

Traveling by car with older children is a budget adventure option and an excellent solution.

Theoretically, you can get to the resorts of Bulgaria even by boat.

Transfer

A lot of time (especially important when traveling with kids) can be spent on a group transfer, especially if your hotel is last on the list. Private transfer will save time and minimize the possibility of any inconvenience and problems with small children.

The nuances of holidays with children

Bulgaria is a country quite accessible to visit. The only thing you need to know is that to enter you need to apply for a visa: a Schengen multiple entry visa or a national Bulgarian one.

A visa is issued within a few days using a standard package of documents, similar to the Schengen one. Children under 6 years old – free. In addition, the Bulgarian authorities are now considering the possibility of canceling the fee for obtaining a visa for children under 16 years of age.

If a child is traveling with relatives, with one of the parents, or in a group of children, consent to travel from his parents will be required.

And, of course, throughout the entire trip you should always have the necessary medications, bactericidal patches, and brilliant green on hand.

During vacation, troubles are possible (but not at all necessary) in the form of seasonal invasions of jellyfish, algae, and aquatic insects that resemble caterpillars in shape. Most often you can meet them in August.

From year to year, Russians choose sunny resorts in Bulgaria for holidays with children, especially since they are very close. Let's talk about how to decide on a vacation spot. For now, for now...

family resorts: relax together, have fun, interesting!

Family holiday in Bulgaria - an affordable option for an unforgettable vacation on Cote d'Azur or at a ski resort. Resorts in Bulgaria are loved by our compatriots due to the fact that there is a warm homely atmosphere: tourists from post-Soviet countries are greeted like old friends, you can count on a good level of service and developed infrastructure, there is no language barrier. And, of course, there is a beautiful sea, wide, clean beaches, many of which are marked with the Blue Flag, a huge variety of entertainment and affordable prices. In a word, here real paradise, since all conditions have been created for the recreation of young tourists. Detailed description resorts, which you will find in this section, will help you quickly and easily decide on the best option family holidays in Bulgaria at any time of the year.

Popular resorts for children in Bulgaria

If you are planning a summer trip with a child, and in front of you is a map of Bulgarian resorts, we recommend paying attention to Albena, Duni, Golden Sands, Sozopol and Sunny Beach, as well as some others seaside villages. These famous resorts We have created ideal conditions for all family members to have fun and interest. Incredibly calm and well-warmed coastal area, spacious beaches with a gentle entry into the sea, shady alleys, great amount all kinds of playgrounds, amusement parks - all this is present here in abundance. Almost every hotel has its own swimming pool, so even during the off-season, your vacation will not be complete without swimming. And during the season, children will be delighted with numerous festivals, competitions, themed shows, visits to water parks, and various animation programs.

And, of course, all the cities of Bulgaria have their own zest, features that attract family tourists to one region or another. Thus, St. Constantine and Helena offer to improve their health in hot hydrogen sulfide springs, Albena has the widest beach and excellent opportunities to have fun for both kids and teenagers, and Nessebar will delight interesting excursions through the historical part of the city. The author's detailed review of the resorts in this section will tell you which Bulgarian resort is right for your family. You will find not only hotel descriptions, but also the location of the resort and nearby attractions, a list of all leisure options and many useful information for tourists. Plan your vacation taking into account the climate, the age of the child and your wishes for the cultural program, because in all other respects the best resorts for family holidays will not disappoint you.

In winter, ski resorts invite families with children to enjoy active recreation: skis, skates, sleds. Playing in the clean mountain air is a lot of fun and good for your health. Trips to Bansko or Borovets will delight those who have long dreamed of skiing, but think that such a vacation is beyond their means. You will be pleasantly surprised by the high level of service combined with affordable prices. But the cost of a family holiday in Bulgarian resorts will be discussed below.

Prices at resorts in Bulgaria

The answer to the question “How much does a family holiday abroad cost” is still a key factor when planning a vacation. The best resorts in Bulgaria have developed an excellent pricing policy: tourists with a modest budget and those who are not strapped for money can have a great rest here. A huge range of hotels of any price category, apart-hotels and tourist complexes, as well as private hotels, allows you to choose either a small, neat room, or a spacious two-room apartment with an equipped kitchen. You will only need a little patience to carefully study our recommendations, look at Bulgarian resorts on the map, compare living conditions in hotels of different categories, read how food and leisure are organized.

Many hotels offer their guests breakfast and dinner, sometimes only breakfast. This is convenient if you do not like a rigid daily routine, but prefer flexible vacation planning. No matter what resort you are vacationing at, you can always have a tasty and varied lunch in numerous cafes and restaurants. Some even offer specially adapted children's diet menus. If your room is equipped with a kitchen, then preparing familiar dishes yourself is one of the ways to significantly save money and spend more on entertainment. For those who like to relax with increased comfort, resorts are suitable, when you don’t have to worry about everyday details at all. Typically, this format is loved by those who go with the whole family to a ski resort or families with children. An important advantage of a holiday in Bulgaria is that children under 14 years of age enjoy significant discounts not only on accommodation in many hotels, but also on other services, including meals, excursion services, etc. You will also find detailed information about this in this section.

What Bulgarian resorts offer for children

What else is Bulgaria attractive for families with small children? First of all, the country is close enough to us, so the move will not take much time, and your child will not get tired on the road. Whether you are traveling by car, plane or bus, up to popular resorts countries, one might say, are just a stone's throw away. Transfer from the airport is usually comfortable and short, and the hotel staff is hospitable and caring; checking into your room will not take much time. Photos of the resorts will clearly demonstrate that almost all hotels are surrounded by greenery, many towns and cities have large park areas where you can enjoy walks at any time of the day, and some are even located on the territory of a nature reserve.

It will not take much time to adapt to this country. Bulgarian cuisine is very similar to ours, and therefore you don’t have to worry that your kids won’t like exotic dishes. Is your baby not yet fed from an adult table? Numerous grocery stores and supermarkets make it easy to choose baby food, as well as organic products to prepare your own meals if your family has special dietary requirements. Another important advantage of a holiday in Bulgaria is that there is no need to apply for a Schengen visa or submit biometric data, because to come here, a national visa is enough.

During the winter period ski resorts kindergartens, children's ski schools with Russian-speaking instructors. And the wide, gentle slopes are simply ideal for starting skiing for the first time. If you are ready to spend the whole summer at sea, Bulgaria can be the country where this dream can easily come true. Here you can choose very quiet place, where there is no noisy nightlife, and daytime rest flows measuredly and peacefully; where the kids are interested and have fun, but have enough time to relax; where you can sunbathe well and swim to your heart's content, but at the same time the climate is mild and there is no sweltering heat.

And no matter which Bulgarian resort you choose, on the northern or southern coast, the national flavor, the famous hospitality, and the friendly attitude of the local population towards our compatriots will accompany you throughout your vacation. And the low prices of this European country You will be delighted, and you will want to come back here more than once.

When parents want to give their child an unforgettable and useful rest at a foreign resort, they have to carefully weigh the pros and cons, since the flight can be quite expensive or take too long. However, if as such sunny resort If you take Bulgaria, all these problems will certainly not affect you, but you will, without a doubt, get a lot of positive emotions from such a joint trip.

The main advantages of holidays with children in Bulgaria

Unlike Turkey and Egypt, which are in unprecedented demand among tourists from Russia, Bulgarian resorts are much closer, offering no less interesting conditions for family holidays and a lot of additional advantages:

Favorable weather– soft climatic conditions on the Bulgarian coast they will save you and your baby from problems with acclimatization, because even in summer the air here rarely warms up to more than 30 degrees. Here you will not encounter exotic insects, and the unbearable heat will not spoil your long-awaited trip.

Friendly local people– Bulgarians have always been distinguished by their good nature, friendliness and willingness to help even a stranger, so when you find yourself in this country, you will be pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome. Families with children who come on holiday to Bulgaria always try to return to this amazing warm country also for the sake of local color.

Special attitude towards children– all Bulgarian supermarkets and most of public institutions are equipped with special booths for changing diapers. Local population treats mothers and their babies with respect. Everywhere you can find playgrounds and special game rooms in cafes or restaurants.

No language barrier– the majority of the Bulgarian population speaks excellent Russian, which can be a really important aspect for many tourists from the CIS countries. Besides, English language here too in honor.

Quality food– traditional Bulgarian cuisine has a lot in common with the dishes we are familiar with, so your baby will not be capricious when trying another new dish. You can keep the exotic menu for yourself, and it will be easier for your child to adapt to the trip with his favorite foods.

Affordable prices– a holiday in Bulgaria can cost you a very modest amount compared to other foreign resorts, since everything here costs an order of magnitude cheaper, which does not in any way affect the quality of goods. Even the road to the Bulgarian state will please you with its cost.

When is the best time to go on holiday to Bulgaria with children?

If you have chosen Bulgaria for a family holiday with children, you should definitely know that the peak tourist season in the local resorts occurs in mid-summer and lasts until the end of August. However, even in autumn, or more precisely in September, the warm sun still creates optimal conditions for a beach holiday. You should travel to Bulgaria with small children precisely at a time when the water in the sea has already warmed up enough, but the sun no longer burns with its gentle rays. Rose bushes and vineyards will add a special charm to such a trip.

Types of recreation for big and small

Bulgaria for adults

Colorful Bulgaria can pleasantly surprise its guests with an abundance of entertainment for adult tourists who come here to relax with children. Most hotels provide babysitting services and children's rooms, so you will definitely have the opportunity to leave your beloved child for a while to get to know the local culture better and find entertainment of your own interests:

Rich excursion program – if you want to learn the most interesting things about the history of the Bulgarian people and admire the local architecture, you should definitely visit a couple of popular museums, as well as famous temples and cultural buildings.

Wine tourism– the fertile soil of Bulgaria creates excellent conditions for growing luxurious vineyards, which is why tourists are attracted by the local wine cellars and themed events. Bulgarians certainly know a lot about this.

Beach holiday– clean, well-groomed beaches tirelessly delight guests of Bulgarian resorts. In addition, in addition to sunbathing and swimming in the sea, those who wish can always indulge in active sports entertainment, ride a boat or explore the underwater beauty with scuba diving.

SPA centers – thermal springs in Bulgaria they provide an excellent opportunity for tourists to forget about all worldly worries and truly relax. Here you can find a range of health or beauty treatments to suit every taste.

Why is Bulgaria attractive for children?

To prevent the younger generation from sitting idle in the rooms of hotel complexes, you can give them the opportunity to enjoy a variety of entertainment:

Water parks– colorful water slides of different shapes and sizes, children’s pools and special playgrounds will definitely interest your baby. If he likes these water activities, local animators and other staff members will take care of his safety.

Dolphinariums- really unforgettable impression and children are brought exceptionally positive emotions by colorful performances performed by dolphins, fur seals and other sea creatures. If you wish, you can even swim with such stars and take a couple of photos.

Excursion programs– to make your child’s trip to Bulgaria memorable not only for the swimming pools and beaches, you can go with him on an educational tour of local attractions. Bulgarian guides will make such an event truly exciting.

Resorts in Bulgaria for families with children - where is better, which resort to choose?

Typically, married couples with children come to Golden Sands, Sunny Beach, Albena and Nessebar, since it is in these resorts that the hotel complexes best meet all the requirements and preferences of such tourists. There are luxurious sandy beaches everywhere with free entry. Children will be happy to splash in the sea and enjoy building sand castles in the company of their new friends.

When choosing a hotel for a family holiday in Bulgarian resorts, you should pay attention to its location in relation to the sea. An ideal option for families with children would be hotel complexes located on the first line: in Nessebar and in the city of Primorsko.

Summer is time school holidays. Traditionally, they try to use it for joint family vacations. First of all, parents think, and children dream, about the sea and the sun. When choosing a country offering a beach holiday, you should pay attention to Bulgaria. A visit to Bulgaria expands the geography of travel without losing on vacation in price, quality and range of services.

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All Bulgarian summer resorts located on the Black Sea coast. The beaches are mostly sandy. Entry into the sea is gradual, gentle, which is a guarantee of safety children's recreation on the water. During the hottest summer period, from mid-July to the end of August, the shallow waters of the Bulgarian resorts are so warmed by the sun that even the youngest tourists can swim late in the evening.

Hotels in Bulgaria

Many Bulgarian hotels have switched to the All Inclusive system. This is relevant for vacationers. The Bulgarian service is superior to its Turkish and Egyptian counterparts in that it provides complete, high-quality baby food. Parents on vacation are freed from worrying about how to feed their beloved baby. " Buffet» in Bulgaria provides a wide selection of dishes for every taste, and among non-alcoholic drinks, real natural juices dominate, and not their powdered substitutes. As before, Bulgarian hotels continue to offer tourists either only breakfast, or half board, or full board. This is convenient for those who do not want to tie themselves to a hotel with food. You can eat here everywhere and inexpensively. Cafes, taverns, and seafood restaurants are found at every turn. The chef of each establishment is ready to delight guests with dishes of national cuisine, prepared according to their own signature recipes.

Riviera Beach Hotel and SPA

Golden Sands

Private beach, outdoor pool and spa complex with indoor pool

Fabulous

349 reviews

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Long Beach Hotel & Spa

Shkorpilovtsi

Halls for air and hydromassage, Finnish sauna, steam and Russian baths and salt room

Fabulous

287 reviews

Booked 6 times today

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Sunny Castle Hotel - All Inclusive

Seasonal outdoor pool, restaurant, bar

Fabulous

232 reviews

Booked 4 times today

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Premier Fort Club Hotel- Full Board

2 outdoor swimming pools, children playground

Fabulous

549 reviews

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Advantages of holidays in Bulgaria

Water amusement parks are open along the entire Black Sea coast of Bulgaria in close proximity to the resorts. These are modern complexes equipped according to European standards: Action (Sunny Beach), AquaParadise (Nessebar), AquaPlanet (Primorsko), Aqualand (Plovdiv), Waterland (Kazanlak), AquaPolis (Golden Sands). Spending a summer family vacation at one of the resorts in Bulgaria can also be beneficial for your health. Many resorts are located in natural parks and national reserves. Clean forest air combined with ionized sea air creates a healthy atmosphere. It's easy to breathe here. In the immediate vicinity of the resorts there are mineral springs, the waters of which are supplied directly to the coast through special collectors. Vacationers can alternate swimming in the sea with rinsing with mineral waters.

Spa salons and hospitals offering wellness programs for children and adults are open to guests. The distances between the Black Sea resorts are small. Between cities there is a regular bus service. Taking advantage of services to save money public transport, you can move from resort to resort in search of new entertainment or to visit ancient cities located on the coast. You can spend your holiday in comfort in Bulgaria. The choice of place depends on personal wishes and the state of your wallet. But when traveling with children, you can’t go wrong. For a good rest for the whole family, entire tourist centers. They all pursue one common goal - to organize everything so that tourists’ time is rich, and they want to return to Bulgaria on vacation again and again!

Popular resorts in Bulgaria

Albena

Bulgarian Black Sea resort Albena is completely suitable for families with children. He is endowed with unique natural landscapes and has a modern developed tourist infrastructure. The coast of Albena is so vast that it seems endless. The cleanest sea, sandy beaches are marked with the Blue Flag. The entry into the sea is gentle, which is convenient for relaxing even with the smallest children. Albena is real Child's world recreation. Along the entire coast there are a large number and variety of children's playgrounds equipped with inflatable slides, water attractions, located directly on the sea surface. Entertainment programs are organized and carried out in which both children and their parents take part.

A cheerful little train runs through the resort, on which you can travel along the entire coast of Albena. Fans of active sports recreation most often use the bicycle rental service. Thus, the whole family has the opportunity to independently ride around the city and along the sea along specially equipped bicycle paths. The resort is adjacent to nature reserve"Baltana". Literally all vacationers visit it. The greatest pleasure comes from a boat ride through the liana forest. Children especially love the cascading waterfalls here. They love to splash in their waters. Main route sea ​​trips passes in the area of ​​​​Cape Kaliakra, where dolphins are found. Good-natured sea animals escort yachts with tourists. Meeting them brings children true joy.

Beach holidays in Albena can be diversified with cultural and historical programs by visiting the nearby ancient town of Balchik, ancient monastery Arat-Teke, a botanical garden with the unusual palace of Queen Mary. Such trips broaden children's horizons and bring spiritual satisfaction to adults. The resort has no shortage of services and facilities for a family holiday. To all the above advantages, you can add one more. Albena is also a balneological resort. Here, not only is the infrastructure completely focused on holidays with children, but also the health programs of local hospitals are designed for both adults and children. Balneocenters have developed and carry out special procedures for children suffering from cerebral palsy, spinal curvature, and weak immunity. Programs are based on application mineral waters, herbal infusions, estuary mud.

The resort center is larger than Golden Sands, but not inferior to it in terms of noise. Sunny Beach is especially popular among European youth, who relax 100%. Party-goers have over a hundred bars, clubs, and discos at their disposal. Their rest time is evening and night. Many of them return to their hotel rooms only in the morning. In the morning and afternoon hours, life in the city is quiet and calm. A massive concentration of tourists is observed mainly on the beach, where all kinds of entertainment are offered for relaxation.

Sunny Beach, despite the noisy environment prevailing at the resort, attracts tourists with children, because the Action water park is located on the territory of the complex. It is the largest in Bulgaria. Many vacationers leave the Sunny Beach resort to explore the ancient city of Nessebar. It's easy to explore on foot. The distance between them is about two kilometers. Nessebar is known all over the world for its antiquity and unique original culture. In recent years, the city has attracted tourists not only to get acquainted with its history, but also with the modern water park “AquaParadise”.

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A good place to relax with children - Obzor. Unlike the previously described resorts, a quiet, calm atmosphere prevails here. The nature of the resort is charming. Goes straight down to the sea mountain range Stara Planina, whose ridges are covered with coniferous forests. The air is crystal clear. The sea is shallow. Not a wide band sandy beach. It is in this area that a children's health complex"Review". It operates as a camp, but families can send their children there during the day. On the territory of the center, all children are under the supervision of experienced teachers. They study all day long. The children themselves enjoy socializing with new friends.