Options for a great holiday in the Sunny Beach resort. Sunny Beach: how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to swim, what to bring Tourism Bulgaria Sunny Beach

The map shows that territorially Sunny Beach is located between two major cities on the South-East coast, which have international airports: Burgas and Varna.

Here are the main and most optimal ways to get to the resort:

Airplane.
Bus (or tourist shuttle).
Taxi.
Personal car.

By plane

The easiest way to get to Sunny Beach from Burgas airport. IN high season, which falls in July - August (the time for vacations at sea), planes land here up to fifteen times a day from different cities of Russia: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Perm, Novosibirsk, Nizhny Novgorod.

Regular flights are offered by the national carrier Bulgaria Air, as well as Russian airlines"Siberia S7", in addition, you can use charter flights, for example, the company IFly.

The cost of a round-trip ticket, depending on the season and timing of purchase, will range from 160 to 350 €. I still recommend planning your trip in advance to save up to half the cost of tickets. You can monitor air tickets on aggregator sites or, for example,.

Those who want to get rid of the problems of finding a ticket can turn to intermediaries: travel agencies and tour operators offering a wide variety of flight options at any time of the year and for any period.

From the airport to the central bus station of Sunny Beach there are buses No. 10 and No. 22 (see section “By bus”).

You can also take a taxi to the resort. In fact, the bus station is the center of the coast, where tourists “nest”.

By train

Get to Sunny Beach directly using railway transport will not work, since this region lacks the appropriate infrastructure.

The nearest station will be the station in the city of Avtogara Yug, where you can arrive from Moscow (see the section of the review article about Bulgaria).

From Burgas railway station (Avtogara South) to central station Sunny Beach is served by buses No. 10 and No. 22 (see section “By bus”). Having traveled one stop from the Sunny Beach bus station on any city bus (see section “How to get around”), you will find yourself in the very heart of the resort.

By bus

City buses

Regardless of whether you arrived by plane or indulged in the pleasure of traveling by train, a comfortable M-bus bus will take you to the Sunny Beach bus station, which runs daily every 15 minutes.

The ticket price is 3 € (6 leva). Travel time is approximately 40–50 minutes. The central bus station stop is located right next to railway station Burgas, but from the airport you will have to walk about seven minutes to the stop (towards the bridge). This place does not have a specific address, but you should ask about the bus stop to Sunny Beach. Local residents and taxi drivers know about it.

Please note that the bus goes to the central bus station of Sunny Beach. If you are coming here for the first time and plan to get there on your own, check where exactly your hotel is located. For example, to get to the unofficial center of the resort (the Kuban Hotel and Casino), you need to travel one stop on any city bus. It is more difficult to get there from Varna. There is also a regular bus service from the central bus station to Sunny Beach. A ticket will cost 6 € (12 leva). Travel time will be approximately 2.5 hours. But from the airport you will have to take a taxi; the distance is about 110 kilometers and will cost you 50–75 € (100–150 leva).

Tourist shuttles

For vacationers big company You will like the tourist shuttle or the eight-seater minibus of our minibuses. A ticket for it can be ordered in advance on the official website of the company . A representative with a sign will meet you in the arrivals area and guide you to the bus. The cost of the trip will be 7 € (14 leva).

I use the bus most often, but if you have to get there at night (city buses run from 6:00 to 20:00), you can’t do without a taxi.

Remember that to travel on the bus, money in local currency must be prepared in advance, since it will not be possible to pay in euros, dollars or rubles. Tested from personal experience, Bulgarian conductors are adamant. Exchange some levs in advance for your trip.

By car

By taxi

The easiest way to get to Sunny Beach by car is to take a taxi. For example, from Burgas, if you flew there. But here I advise you to be very careful, since the greed of the local “bombers” can go beyond all imaginable limits.

The average price for the road to the resort, a 36-kilometer journey, should NOT be higher than 20 € in high season (July - August). Believe me, taxi drivers will demand 30 €, 50 €, and even 100 € (seeing that you are not in the know). Do not fall for such dishonest manipulations, demand an adequate price.

A nuance: knowledgeable people will not be too lazy to go to the bus stop (see its location above), which is located next to the airport, where a taxi will cost much less.

You can negotiate with the driver for 5–10 € (10–20 leva) if you go with several other people. I think that such savings will not hurt single tourists or couples.

By personal car

Those who like their own “steering wheel” can rent a car at the airport upon arrival in Bulgaria. There are representatives of companies in the arrivals hall; they are located on the left in the direction of travel. You can often see cars with Russian license plates on the streets of the resort. Vacationers who plan to stay here long term(from two weeks), come to Sunny Beach, covering more than 3,000 kilometers. Now all possible routes bypass Ukraine, so such a trip has become much longer and, accordingly, more expensive.

Everyone can build their own route using a navigator. The bulk of tourists travel through major European cities. For example, a route might look like this:

Sunny Beach in summer

In the summer, Sunny Beach dresses up in its brightest colors, luring tourists with the clink of glasses in the beach bars and the dance rhythm coming from all the nightclubs. This is the time of flowering of the southern acacia, the night singing of cicadas, as well as the peak of work for all hotels and entertainment venues. Attractions, water parks, water activities, night trips on a yacht - what they offer you to make your vacation unforgettable. Just have time to prepare the money! Golden beaches, carousels, a variety of cocktails, ice cream of all varieties, the smell of delicious pizza spreading along the entire embankment - it is impossible to resist these temptations.

Even taking a promenade to the center a couple of kilometers away, you will come across a small restaurant serving Serbian cuisine, where you will be tempted to buy fish, tested from personal experience!

The weather at this time consistently pleases tourists: the air temperature does not drop below +29 °C during the day, and the water temperature reaches +24–26 °C. In July - August, you most likely won’t experience not only rain, but even just a cloudy day. Sunny Beach is truly filled with sunshine without a single cloud!

This large Bulgarian resort is noisy day and night. It seems that people don’t sleep here, but party around the clock! Children frolic on trampolines, take pictures with colorful parrots, braid their hair, women bask in the hands of caring massage therapists and try on new looks in shopping centers, men appreciate local beer, snacking on it with fish, sometimes caught with their own hands. In short, everyone finds joy to their taste here and indulges in relaxation to the fullest. Of course, summer is the season of Sunny Beach's resort glory.

Sunny Beach in autumn

In September-October, the tourist flow subsides, which means that vacationers will be able to save money by arriving on the coast in early autumn. Accommodation and tickets become 5% cheaper. Prices for fruits and vegetables are 15–20% lower. At the same time, the quality of beach holidays remains unchanged. Except for one small “but”. In September, the weather from time to time begins to present surprises: you are going to the beach in the morning, leave the house, and then it begins to rain.

True, they say that autumn in Bulgaria begins only on September 15, which means that until this time all cloudiness is short-lived, and the sun still predominates in the sky. The temperature remains comfortable for walking and swimming: the air warms up to +27 °C, the water to +21–23 °C.

There are fewer tourists, the summer bustle is subsiding, and a calmer atmosphere reigns in bars and clubs. The other side of the coin is that at the end of September most establishments close.

As for me, I specifically came to Sunny Beach in the summer, and then stayed here in the fall to see with my own eyes how the giant resort is gradually dying out: restaurants, bars, ice cream stalls are closing one after another, trampolines are being deflated and removed, switching off until next year water in the slides of large water parks. On the one hand, the streets are calmer, but on the other, you become a witness to a sad spectacle, as if a huge monster is hibernating before your eyes.

Personal advice: when vacationing in Sunny Beach in the fall, plan a cultural program. Autumn gives you the opportunity to enjoy leisurely day walks to the neighboring villages: Kosharitsa, Tynkovo, Ravda, and Nessebar. We wrote about the last town.

Since November, Sunny Beach has been dying. Most shops and restaurants are tightly closed until the summer. By coming here, you risk sharing your resort community only with the cats and dogs that live here all year round. Seriously, the air temperature during these months can hardly be called comfortable: from +15 °C to 0 °C, and a strong piercing wind often blows from the sea during this period. Do you need it? There is no entertainment except for a walk in a warm jacket and a hat with earflaps along the deserted embankment.

Sunny Beach in spring

In April - May it is cool in Sunny Beach. The air temperature does not rise above +20 °C, but everything begins to bloom and bloom beautifully.

The swimming season is not yet open, but I know people who come here in April to enjoy the cleanest mountain air, not clouded by the summer heat. So holidays here at this time of year are more cultural and recreational.

Sunny Beach in winter

In winter, as you understand, the situation in Sunny Beach is even worse compared to autumn. It doesn’t even smell like the sun anymore, but it’s getting colder every day. If in the fall it was possible to comfortably explore the sights and take long hiking for the whole day, then in winter it is more difficult to do this: the air temperature drops to -10 °C, the strong wind from the sea intensifies, so walks along the embankment cease to be pleasant.

Of the hotels, mainly only those that provide SPA services to clients operate (the number of such hotels is no more than 10%). It would seem, what can you do here in winter? However, talking with Russian owners who constantly come here, I was surprised when I heard that some families have a tradition of coming to Sunny Beach for New Year December. There is almost no sun here, so I still don’t understand what the point is in such a winter voyage to a summer resort.

Clue:

Sunny Beach - weather by month

Districts. Where is the best place to live?

Looking at Sunny Beach from a bird's eye view, you will see that on the north side it borders resort town, and from the south it adjoins the new part of the city.

All eight kilometers along seashore- all hotels, bars, casinos, restaurants.
Conventionally, I would share tourist resort Sunny Beach is divided into three zones:

First line of the sea. These are hundreds of luxury hotels, most of which are at least 4*. In my classification this is "party zone". On the given map are all hotels located from the sea line to the main street.
Some hotels are located right on the beach, so when you go out in the morning for breakfast, you can admire the sunrise ( geographical position Sunny Beach is such that you can see the sunrise on the sea, and the sunset in the mountains in the west). The center of Sunny Beach is considered to be the area of the Kuban Hotel.
The tall white tower with the red and blue colors of the inscription can be seen from almost any point on the coast. This is a kind of “navel” of a large resort. Near this place there are shopping arcades, the most fashionable and expensive restaurants and nightclubs. In the evenings, people loudly invite you to bars and offer cafes for dinner. Personally, I don’t find anything special in this area, it’s just a lot of hustle and bustle, but for some reason tourists like to come here from all over the coast, wander through the stalls, pushing each other. In a word, “Kuban” is a kind of Arbat, a local symbol. As long as the Kuban hotel stands, Sunny Beach is alive.
Second zone I call Sunny Beach "owners' zone". These are hotels and apartment complexes located between the main street and the main road to Varna and Burgas.
These are mainly 3* hotels that have their own closed area, reception, swimming pool and small restaurant. In most of these hotels, the property is privately owned individuals who come to relax on their own or rent out apartments. The distance to the sea is up to one kilometer, this is considered walking distance, but you will have to walk about fifteen minutes to the beach.
TO third zone In Sunny Beach, I include streets and villages more than two kilometers away from the sea. I call this part of the resort "zone local residents» .
There are practically no hotels here. Despite the fact that Sunny Beach is an extremely party place. In this area there are houses, schools and kindergartens, where the few indigenous inhabitants of this resort live. There are few of them, but they exist. Here you can find the cheapest grocery and hardware stores, clothing markets and small cafes where only locals sit. By the way, those who like a completely budget vacation can, if they wish, negotiate with the owner and rent a room (not a separate apartment) for 5-7 € (10–15 leva) per day. It can be done . This method is, of course, suitable for students and single tourists saving on housing. I would like to advise tourists not to disdain this area; these streets also have their own flavor. Fed up with the noise and din of the embankment, take the time to wander along the third line, just to see a different Sunny Beach: unglamorous, simple, truly Bulgarian.

To summarize

When choosing a place to stay in Sunny Beach, proceed from your own tastes and expectations from your vacation. If you are traveling with a large group and plan to have fun, go to bars, dance until the morning and enjoy the sea, choose the first line of the sea. You will then get some sleep and relaxation at work. Travelask section, which contains information on most large hotels coast, will help you choose the most suitable hotel option in terms of price and quality. You can book your favorite hotel at Booking.com.

Being family people, living according to their own schedule, having children and a desire to improve their health at the resort, and not undermine it, choose the second line. There are many large supermarkets, hardware stores, parks and just beautiful places for walks. You can rent a studio or apartment, for example. If you set out to find the best option, don’t be lazy to look at social networks, where there are great amount groups and communities of homeowners who rent out their properties. Here, by the way, you can find advertisements about useful services and tips for tourists (excursions, pharmacies, etc.).

If your first priority is not the comfort of housing, but the price and desire to see real Bulgarian life, go to the “local residents zone”. Having sacrificed everyday comfort, you will see a non-tourist and non-pretentious Sunny Beach. You will be proud of yourself later.

What are the prices for holidays?

By the way

If you have time, take a look at the unusual park located nearby. After walking in Old Nessebar and getting lost in its streets, don’t forget to look into the natural area located on the border of the new district of Nessebar and Ravda. There
there are wonderful ones sand dunes, which, by the way, are included in the list of state-protected attractions.

That's what they are, these dunes.

Saint Vlas

Like Old Nessebar, Sveti Vlas is adjacent to Sunny Beach, only on the opposite, northern side. I still advise the most athletic tourists who want to gain health and vivid emotions on vacation to try to get there on foot.

The distance is small, from 2 to 5 kilometers from the part of Sunny Beach where you live, but so many emotions!

How to get there

City buses No. 5, 8. Their stops are the same as route No. 1. The fare is 0.75 € and 2 €, respectively (1.5 and 4 leva). The time interval between buses is longer: if you are not lucky right away, you will have to wait about half an hour for the next bus.
Taxi. The cost can vary from 10 to 50 € (from 20 to 100 leva) in different taxi tariffs.
The journey by car will take 15–20 minutes from the place where you are relaxing.

What to see

The city is mostly located at the foot of the Stara Planina. Some houses are located above 100 meters above sea level. Walking the streets of Vlas is not easy: up and down. Comfortable shoes and a Panama hat will definitely come in handy here.
Russian speech is heard everywhere: as in Sunny Beach, most of real estate is privately owned, including by Russians. Therefore, if you meet a young family with a stroller on the streets, sporty look pensioners or a fashionably dressed couple, rest assured, they are Russians! But let's get back to the attractions:

A huge Bulgarian flag flutters above the tower and can be seen from afar. You can get there by a free water park bus (which picks up tourists at public transport stops, highlighted with blue arrows).

There are buses to the water park every 15–20 minutes free bus, picking up tourists from city bus stops. This is the most convenient way to get to your destination.

Working hours:

June 21–August 24 - from 9:30 to 19:00;
August 25–September 15 - from 10:00 to 18:00.

Price:

Children under 0.90 meters tall are free.
Children 0.90–1.30 meters tall - 10 € (20 leva) (full day), 5 € (10 leva) (after 15:00).
Adults above 1.30 meters - 18 € (35 leva) (full day), 13 € (25 leva) (after 15:00).

Scheme

For the convenience of vacationers, on the territory of the water park there are:

13 water slides of varying difficulty (18-meter slide “X-treme”, “Kamikaze”, “Free Fall” are just some of them);
swimming pools for adults and children;
children's area;
kiosks with ice cream, corn, water and juices;
cafes and bars;
changing rooms and safes for storing personal valuables (for a fee).

Life-size animal sculptures are located throughout the park. They bring great pleasure to adults and children.

Children under 6 years old enjoy the children's area of the water park, which has its own slides, fountains, rope ladders and much more.

Action water park leaves no one indifferent. Visit - you won't regret it.

Don't forget to take sunscreen!

Karting

The length of the route is 450 meters. There is a professional surface (a local racing team trained here) and special equipment.

How to get there

Located on the E87 highway, Burgas-Varna, near the Action water park.

The black sign shows the location of the karting track. You can get here by getting off the Palma (center) stop of city buses No. 1, 5, 8 and walking about 15 minutes along the shopping row to the E87 highway.

Price:

10 minutes - 15 € (30 leva),
15 minutes - 20 € (40 leva),
20 minutes - 25 € (50 leva).

Peculiarities

You can race in Honda go-karts, having first put on a balaclava (individual, disposable) and a helmet, which is issued by the track staff.

Each lap is measured, and you can find out at what speed and in what time you covered the track. Riders are usually satisfied.

Fishing

Men begin to miss their hobbies very quickly on vacation. This section is for those who love fishing. All kiosks that sell excursions also offer fishing on small boats.

Price

The session will cost 30 € (60 leva).

Included in the price:

Transfer to Nessebar (fishing starting point). Starts at 6:00.
Fishing in the sea (for six hours).
Transfer to home.
Fishing rods and worms.

Fishing takes place directly opposite Old Nessebar. Gobies, mackerel and small horse mackerel are caught.

The emotions from the process and the sea - all this leaves pleasant memories.

Shopping and shops

While men are fishing, children are joyfully sliding down the slides, and extreme sports enthusiasts are getting their adrenaline pumping on go-karts, what should beautiful creatures, the weaker sex, do?

That's right, shopping! More precisely, the right shopping.

Throughout the entire resort there is a large, no, even a huge number of souvenir shops, benches, and supermarkets that sell magnets, key rings, souvenir plates, clothes, shoes, and locally produced cosmetics. In many you can find playing cards, backgammon, and chess.

Shops with beach accessories are popular among vacationers.
How not to get confused among this variety and make the right purchase, which you won’t regret later?
To begin with, I advise you to visit one wonderful place.

Royal Beach Mall

By the way, this is the only real one shopping mall on the territory of Sunny Beach. In fact, it occupies the first two floors of the five-star Royal Beach Barcelo Hotel.
Here it is on the map, lost among the hotels closer to the first line of the sea. On main street The landmark is the Oasis Hotel and the bus stop with the same name (any city bus number goes here).

More than 100 shops, two restaurants, bars, a pastry shop, a bank and a fairly spacious parking lot for 1 € (2 levs) per hour. I’ll say right away that only in this mall you can buy quality things. There are both well-known brands and Bulgarian ones.

I personally recommend checking out the Fetish store, these are quirky items from two Bulgarian designers from Plovdiv at very good prices. Let's say, leather shoes of an original design will cost only 80 € (150 leva)! But this is completely handmade and unique design. Having come to this store twice, I left twice completely changed from head to toe! The store will especially appeal to fans of grunge style.

In other stores the prices are different, sometimes you can bargain. There are often discounts, especially in the second half of August when the season comes to an end.
If you buy several expensive items worth more than 500 €, register Tax Free. At Burgas Airport you can receive a tax refund of up to 20% of the cost.

Last year I would have said that this is where quality shopping in Sunny Beach ends. But! The discoveries continue: this summer, while wandering around the Kuban Hotel, I came across charming handmade red shoes for only 50 € (109 leva)! So seek and you will find, as they say.

For those wishing to purchase pink cosmetics on an industrial scale, I recommend going deeper into the coast and finding a wholesale store. He is located here.

The landmark is the Kuban Hotel, from which you move in the opposite direction from the sea all the way and turn left until the sign “Bulgarian Rose. Warehouse".

Prices there are two times lower than on the coast. And the choice is excellent! So I recommend not to be lazy.

By the way, the last one. On Sunny Beach there is not a single, you know, not a single decent store of decorative cosmetics. There are more than enough pink creams and lotions, but you won’t find mascara or eye shadow during the day. Inexplicable but the fact.

Bars. Where to go

Clubs and nightlife

Sunny Beach is famous for its nightlife and therefore thunders throughout Europe. Young people from all over the world come to hang out, meet each other, and socialize. All conditions have been created here to forget about problems, worries and surrender to the power of music, alcohol and passion.

In the evening the doors of all clubs open. They work seven days a week.

Dance clubs

One of the oldest dance clubs in Sunny Beach is the Disco Orange club.

You can get to it by any of the city buses, going to the Strandzha stop. The audience there is mostly foreign, a lot of English. The music is not bad. Of the minuses: entrance is paid for everyone and will cost 15 € (30 leva). Plus drinks that start from 5 €.

Nightclubs Revolution Music Factory and Dance club Mania, Cacao Beach are popular among young people; they can accommodate up to 1,500 people.

It is located on the other side of Sunny Beach near the beach. Geographically, this is a city bus stop at the Arda Hotel. Six dance halls with different music (including national Bulgarian pop), a chic bar overlooking the sea and free entry for girls until midnight.

This is the best dance club in my hit parade!

Working hours

Clubs open their doors from 22:00. At 00:00, as a rule, the dance floor begins to fill up. The peak occurs at 2:00. The hall is packed to capacity. Establishments usually close at 5:00–6:00. From time to time, clubs invite DJs from all over the world, this can be seen on posters posted throughout the city, as well as on the websites of recreational areas.

Cost of holiday

If the entrance to the club is paid, it costs 3–5 € (from 5 to 10 leva). The ticket price may depend on the number of people in the company. The more people there are, the cheaper the ticket per person.

If you are interested in club life, take the flyers that are handed out throughout the day on the central avenue. Often, as a bonus, you get free entry to a particular establishment or a cocktail as a gift.

Great music and inexpensive drinks from 3 € create a festive atmosphere.

Gaming clubs

The gaming business in Sunny Beach has been legalized. This is a paradise for gamers. The resort's most famous casinos are located in hotels. Platinum, Kuban, and Hrizantema hotel-casinos are popular.

They work around the clock and every day. Due to the lack of personal experience playing in a casino, I cannot say what the probability of winning is in this place, but, apparently, there is a certain amount of adrenaline in such a game. I live not far from the Platinum casino and constantly see cars of the establishment’s clients driving up to it, some of which are very expensive.

Extreme Sports

The beaches of Sunny Beach offer all available water sports:

water skiing (from 25 € per person),
windsurfing (from 35 € per person),
diving (from 50 € session with instructor),
parachute flight (from 25 € per person).

Items extreme species sports are marked on the map.

I’ll tell you about one in more detail.

Windsurfing

Waterboarding is very popular on the beaches of Sunny Beach. The conditions here are ideal for beginners. There are no big waves, a flat coast and an average wind.

There are several places to study along the coast. Go to any point on the beach that offers water entertainment services, and they will tell you where the windsurfing rental points are located.

For example, one of these is located on the border of Sunny Beach and St. Vlas (there is a huge four-star Riu hotel).

Price

Skating equipment costs 35 € (70 leva) per hour. If you want to take an instructor, it will cost you an additional 35 € (70 leva). It is worth noting that these prices are lower than at similar resorts in Italy, Spain, and Cyprus.

Be sure to try windsurfing, you will love the headwind and the gliding drive. Children begin to be taught at the age of 10.

Souvenirs. What to bring as a gift

Coming back from vacation, we certainly want to bring cute souvenirs and nice gifts to our family and friends, and often to ourselves.

I'll tell you about the most popular ones.

Rose oil

This bus runs every day from 10:00 to 22:00. The time interval between buses is 40 minutes. Departure from the Orange Club.

Trip cost: 1 € (2 levs) for adults and 0.5 € (1 levs) for children.

Intercity buses

In addition to municipal buses there are intercity routes, as well as those plying between nearby villages (Kosharitsa, Ravda, Tynkovo). Such routes begin from the bus station (“avtogara” in Bulgarian), located in the center of the resort. It can be reached by bus No. 1 (stop “Avtogara”):

A - Hotel Kuban.
B - Abtogara (bus station).

If you want to go to neighboring Burgas, Varna, Pomorie, Kosharitsa, start from the bus station.

Ticket prices are low:

to Burgas - 3 € (6 levs);
to Kosharitsa, Ravda, St. Vlas, Elenite (nearby villages) - from 1 to 2 € (2-4 leva) depending on the route;
in Sunny Beach - 0.7 € (1.3 leva).

You can view the bus schedule both at the bus stops and at the bus station.

If you come by car from Russia or another country, you must buy a vignette (pay road tax) for the duration of your stay in Bulgaria.

Price

In 2016, the amount of road tax for a passenger car was:

for 1 year - 49 € (97 leva),
for 1 month - 15 € (30 leva),
for 1 week - 7.5 € (15 leva).

You can buy a vignette at any gas station or border checkpoint. Follow the traffic rules and be sure to pay for parking; there are practically no free spaces either in Sunny Beach or in the central part of Burgas or Varna.

Vacation with children

I have already written that the conditions in the Sunny Beach resort are ideal for coming here with children again and again.

Noisy water parks, inflatable trampolines, pirate ships and even a special children's menu in most restaurants - what the Bulgarians haven't come up with to entertain the youngest tourists on this coast!

Mandatory program

I suggest going with your child to the following places.

Water parks

Action and Nessebar water parks are a must visit! Here is a real haven of play and games in the water!

Child Center at the Laguna Park Hotel costs only 10 € per hour, and your child will be cared for by professional animators, and parents will be able to relax and be in silence.

Trampolines

On the embankment near the Kuban Hotel there are several large inflatable trampolines, where children can jump to their heart's content and parents can escape from everyday problems. The cost of the attraction is 7.5 € (15 leva) for 20 minutes.

Pirates of the Caribbean

The pirate water park is made in the style of "Pirates" Caribbean Sea»!

You can get to it by any city bus (Stadium stop), from where you can see the large Kotva Hotel, next to which rises Pirates' ship. Although this water park is smaller in size than the giants Action and Nessebar, its style is thought out extremely carefully: fun slides, a fountain straight from the pool and even a separate nest in a tree for the privacy of real pirates!

Entrance to the water park will be only 3 € (12 leva).

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Advertising brochures travel companies full of offers to go to exotic countries at the end of the world, but tourists are often looking for a relaxing beach holiday without the fuss and long flights. In this case, you should pay attention to the resorts of Bulgaria - for example, the well-known Sunny Beach. Find out how it earned its popularity and why it is attractive to vacationers.

Sunny Beach - first acquaintance with the Bulgarian resort

The Sunny Beach resort was built in 1958; it stretches for a long 7 km along the Black Sea coast in a calm, shallow bay with clear water. Every year it attracts a huge number of tourists, as it is ideal for both a relaxed summer holiday with children and a fun time for youth.

Did you know? From 1967 to 1993, the international music festival “Golden Orpheus” was held on Sunny Beach, where Alla Pugacheva, Sofia Rotaru, and Valery Leontyev performed with success.

Where is

Sunny Beach is located in the eastern part of the country between Varna and Burgas along the coastline. It is located away from major highways and railway. On the north side the area is reliably protected from cold winds mountain range Stara Planina.

Sunny Beach Map

How to get there

To get to the resort you will have to use transfer roads, since the nearest airports are in the cities of Varna (95 km) and Burgas (42 km), this must be taken into account when planning the route. As a rule, when traveling through travel agencies, transfer to the destination is already included in the price of the trip. If you go on vacation on your own, it is better to find out in advance how to make it more convenient and profitable.

The best option is a transfer from Burgas, since it is closer to other cities. You can also use transit through Varna, but the road will cost significantly more due to the longer route.

The easiest way to get to Burgas from Ukraine is by bus - regular flights depart from Kyiv, Lvov, Kharkov. You can also travel from Kyiv by train to Varna.

The easiest way to get from Moscow is by plane to Burgas airport with a direct flight without transfers.

From Burgas Airport to Sunny Beach you can take a bus that will take you to the resort bus station. If you use a taxi, the cost of such a trip will cost three times, and sometimes four times more expensive than a ticket on the bus. Buses and taxis also run from Varna.

Important!The return trip from Sunny Beach to Burgas by taxi will cost twice as much.

Climate and weather

The area where the complex is located has a very mild Mediterranean climate. In the summer months there is no oppressive heat, thanks to the sea breeze, and the air temperature averages 26–27°C above zero, and the water warms up to 24°C.

The holiday season traditionally lasts from May to October.

Which beaches are best to visit?

The coast of Sunny Beach is one continuous sandy beach; in the southern part of the resort there are even sand dunes. The shore is flat, with a smooth bottom and shallow depth, which attracts many tourists with children who love to frolic in the shallow water.

At the height of the season, the beaches are filled with people, the water is not transparent due to the sand constantly rising from the bottom, but order and cleanliness are maintained everywhere. There are no traditional pies or souvenir vendors here, walking among vacationers under the scorching sun. You can refresh yourself or purchase the necessary accessories in the shops located along the beaches.

Each beach has paid and free zones: the paid zone is equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas, the rental of which must be paid; You can sit for free either behind the paid part, or directly in front of the water line, in front of the installed sun loungers.

Important! There is a rule on the beaches: you are not allowed to open your own beach umbrella in or in front of the paid area. If a vacationer plans to use his umbrella, this can only be done on the second line, behind the sun loungers.

There are areas that are completely owned by hotels located in the coastal zone - visiting rules may differ there.

One of the most popular places For relaxation, there is Cocoa Beach, which got its name from the large and famous nightclub of the same name, located nearby. The beach stretches for half a kilometer along the coast; The sand strip here is wider than in other places - about 150 meters. During the daytime, families with small children come here, and in the evening Cocoa Beach turns into a youth place with noisy parties, entertainment and high prices in cafes.

If you want to retire and visit deserted beach, it is better to go to the nearest seaside towns of Nessebar or Pomorie. You can get to Nessebar on foot or by boat, but to Pomorie you will have to take a bus and then walk a little to the beach.

What else can a tourist do?

After a relaxing holiday by the sea, many people want to diversify their pastime and have fun. Sunny Beach is rich in impressions - tourists are given the opportunity not only to relax actively, but also to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere at local parties.

Leisure

For lovers active rest The resort offers a wide range of different entertainment for every taste:

you can arrange a ride on an ATV over rough terrain and the outskirts of the resort;
on each beach there are equipped grounds for fans of beach volleyball and minigolf, where everyone can compete and just have an active time;
at the exit from Sunny Beach there is a karting track where anyone can take part in mini-races;
for tourists with children, the huge Action water park, whose area is 24,000 square meters, will be an excellent form of entertainment; the most exciting water attractions, swimming pools, playgrounds and sports grounds, cafes are collected here;
Another great way to actively relax on the coast is diving; Not far from the Cocoa Beach establishment, right on the beach of the same name, there is a Deep blue dive center, where experienced instructors will help tourists see the wonders of the underwater world.

Night life

Sunny Beach attracts a huge number of young people, which is completely justified - it’s not for nothing that this resort is called “Bulgarian Ibiza”. So many clubs, discos and other nightlife entertainment venues not found in any other city in Bulgaria.

As the sun sets, the beaches turn into a place for dancing and foam parties, cocktails flow like water, and the most popular dance music thunders in the establishments.

Nightclub Icberg especially popular with European tourists. The club has a not too large dance floor, accommodating about 500 people. The establishment is cozy and not too pretentious, there is a bar, but the range of cocktails is not too wide. The club often hosts themed parties with appropriate music.
Club Revolution- Very popular establishment among fans of electronic music. The establishment is not cheap, but attracts visitors with parties where the most famous DJs in Bulgaria and Europe play. The club is very cozy and small, accommodating about 450 people.
Unusual and very famous night club Sunny Beach - Mania. This is a large three-story establishment that seats about 800 people. Here you can find a bar, a disco with modern music, as well as a folk club for those who want to attend a colorful Bulgarian party. Stylish design, modern music and lighting equipment, chillout will allow you to relax and have fun.
The leading position among beach establishments in Sunny Beach is club Mexo. It is located right on the seashore and, in addition to a small indoor hall, has an open area where spectacular fire performances are held.
Finally, we cannot fail to mention the well-known club Bedroom Beach. It is located on Cocoa Beach and is where popular DJs from all over the world flock. The interior of the club is white, everything is decorated very stylishly. The service is at a high level, and guests are always given due attention. Excellent cuisine, large selection of wines and cocktails justify high prices. This establishment is exclusive, and deservedly so.

What to see in the area

The Sunny Beach complex itself is more interesting to tourists as a place for beach leisure - there are no attractions, museums, or architectural monuments here. However, the convenient location and developed transport infrastructure allow vacationers to visit the most interesting places in Bulgaria as part of organized excursions:

The ancient town of Nessebar, located in close proximity to the resort on a rocky peninsula, is very picturesque. This vintage one Small town with cobblestone streets, consisting of several streets, will not leave anyone indifferent, impressing with its architecture and comfort. You can get here either as part of a tour or on your own, even on foot.
The age of the city of Sozopol is about a thousand years. It was from here that the spread of the Christian religion in the Balkans began. Here you can enjoy the architecture, visit the churches of St. George the Victorious and Saints Cyril and Methodius, or simply stroll along the quiet, green streets.
Visit to the village of Shipka and the Valley of Roses in the city of Kazanlak. Shipka is memorial place for local residents - there is a freedom memorial in memory of those who died for the liberation of Bulgaria during the Russian-Turkish war. Tourists are also invited to visit the memorial Orthodox church Nativity of Christ.
You should definitely visit the unique Aladzha Monastery, located inside a steep cliff. It is located on the way to Balchik, 15 km from Varna in a natural park.
The mysterious place Beglik-Tash, which is also called the “Bulgarian Stonehenge,” will attract lovers of mystical stories. The attraction is a stone composition in which stones are grouped in a certain way. Scientists believe that before the 4th century AD. e. this place was a prophet's place.
While on vacation in Bulgaria, you should definitely visit the capital of this country, the city of Sofia. Here tourists will not only be able to enjoy walking along the streets paved with ancient paving stones and see numerous temples, but also appreciate the combination of the European level of development with a truly Balkan flavor.
In the Sunny Beach resort, tourists are often offered an original excursion to a Bulgarian village, and this opportunity should not be refused. Tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the rural life of the Balkans, crafts, traditions, and in addition taste delicious dishes local cuisine and start dancing to national tunes.
A unique natural phenomenon that is definitely worth seeing - Stone forest or "driven stones". This phenomenon is located 20 km west of Varna. The nature of its origin is still a matter of debate among archaeologists; One of the most common hypotheses is that millions of years ago the sea overflowed here, and after it dried out, the bottom rocks began to subside and grow together, forming bizarre stone pillars.
With a double Bulgarian visa, tourists have the opportunity to go on a one-day tour to Turkish city Istanbul for sightseeing. Guests of Sunny Beach are also regularly offered shopping tours to Turkish shops and bazaars.
In the northern part Black Sea coast In Bulgaria, near the city of Balchik, there is an architectural and park complex “Palace”, which includes a botanical garden and the former residence of the Queen of Romania. IN botanical garden you can see more than three thousand exotic plants.

Did you know? The botanical garden near Balchik contains the largest collection of cacti in the Balkans and the second largest in the world, second only to the collection in Monaco.

Where to stay

Sunny Beach is replete with numerous hotels for every taste and budget.

Private apartments

If you decide to go on vacation without a package, then you should think about your place of residence in advance. As a rule, most hotels are filled to capacity during the season, but there is an excellent alternative option: renting private apartments. Based on verified reviews and booking an apartment in advance, you can save a significant amount.

The resort has a huge amount of rental housing. There are low-rise residential complexes, completely rented out to vacationers: for example, “Gerber” and “Gerber-2” are popular.

The cost of housing, depending on the location, number of rooms and comfort, varies on average from 18 to 120 euros per day.

Hostels

For young groups or not too demanding tourists who spend the bulk of their vacation outside their room, an economy class hotel or hostel would be an excellent option for accommodation.

The following establishments are most popular among young people:

Hostel "415", located near the Action water park, which has its own swimming pool, bar and parking. On average, a stay here can cost up to 25 euros per day in a private room.
Economy Hotel Hostel Tundja located 5 minutes walk from the beach and close to the center resort town. This mini-hotel provides 2-4 bed rooms with private bathroom, air conditioning, minibar and other amenities for 25-30 euros per night.

Hotels

There are countless hotels on Sunny Beach - from the simplest to VIP class. Most visitors prefer to stay in hotels of the average 4-star category.

A fashionable five-star hotel will not leave even the most demanding guest indifferent. The ten-story hotel complex includes 373 cozy rooms of varying comfort levels. The hotel is located 70 meters from the beach in the central part of the resort and occupies a large area on which everything necessary for a comfortable stay is located: SPA, swimming pool, Gym, children's playground, parking. Customer service is provided at a high professional level, the hotel operates all year round. Room prices start from 70 euros per night.
The star hotel is located 100 meters from the sea. Rooms have air conditioning and a balcony. The complex has a free outdoor swimming pool. Each room has a toilet, shower, small refrigerator, TV with cable channels, free access to Wi-Fi network. Accommodation prices start from 35 euros per night. At the request of guests, the hotel provides transfer from/to the airport for a fee.
The four-star hotel is located in the southwest of the resort, in close proximity to the sea and 200 meters from the Cocoa Beach nightclub. There is a swimming pool and a restaurant on site. Vacationers are offered comfortable, cozy rooms from 70 euros per night, equipped with air conditioning, TV, and telephone. All hotel guests have the opportunity to use the swimming pool free of charge. There is also a fitness room on the territory of the complex, the services of which are paid additionally.
The star hotel is located in the center of Sunny Beach, 250 meters from the beach. Includes rooms equipped with personal amenities, air conditioning, minibar, and TV. The hotel has luggage storage, parking, shops, and a beauty salon. It offers children's and adult pools, a sauna, a spa, and a sports ground. Room prices start from 80 euros per night.
The modern star is located 500 meters from the center and 200 meters from the sea. It includes 185 rooms; all of them are equipped with a bath or shower, toilet, air conditioning, TV, minibar, telephone. The hotel has parking, luggage storage, currency exchange, an outdoor swimming pool, a children's playground, a restaurant, and a bar. Price per room - from 30 euros per night.

Transport network and car rental

There are no difficulties with transport in Sunny Beach - there are regular trips here as domestic bus routes, passing along the coast from Nessebar towards the Elenite resort, as well as intercity buses from Burgas and Varna, which stop at the resort bus station.

Of course, if necessary, you can use a taxi, but this will cost several times more. In addition, an inexperienced tourist can be deceived by taxi drivers, who often drive passengers in circles, “increasing” the kilometers on the meter.

If you plan to travel to nearby attractions, it is most convenient to rent a car. Such services are provided both at the resort itself and in the nearest Burgas. It should be noted that the widest selection and new fleet of vehicles is at Burgas airport.

Communications and Wi-Fi

When going on a long vacation, it is better to take care of purchasing a package of mobile services from a local operator - this will allow you to significantly save on roaming. You can buy a SIM card at any supermarket at the checkout, or at a mobile service salon. You can top up your account using cards sold in regular stores.

Important! We must remember that when purchasing a package of mobile services, you must present your passport.

Like any modern resort, Sunny Beach is equipped with free Wi-Fi access points located everywhere. In addition, each hotel has its own network, so interruptions in Internet access, as a rule, do not occur.

Where to eat deliciously and inexpensively

Sunny Beach is crowded with various cafes, bars and restaurants of various categories and directions.

The most expensive and colorful establishments are, as a rule, located in the central part of the complex and on the embankment. And here thrifty tourists It’s better to look for less pretentious places away from the hustle and bustle, where prices will be several times lower, but the cuisine will also leave a pleasant impression. For example, the Lapa lapa restaurant, located in the Chaika quarter, or the Malina restaurant. Here you can have lunch at the rate of 30–45 euros per person.

Most a budget option food - visiting fast food chain restaurants. There are plenty of these establishments at every turn: pizzerias, pastry shops, KFC, McDonald's. Here you can spend 15–25 euros per person.

Did you know? In Bulgarian restaurants and cafes, it is normal practice to have three types of menus: for native residents, for vacationers and for visitors who speak Bulgarian.

What to bring

Having visited Bulgaria, one cannot remain indifferent to the local flavor, so guests go home, taking with them a myriad of souvenirs. Sunny Beach is replete with souvenir shops and shops located along the coast. However, in order not to overpay several times, it is worth looking for souvenirs away from the noisy center.

Most often they bring from Bulgaria:

silver jewelry (after all, silver is very cheap here),
sweets,
wine,
rakija (local vodka).

A very popular souvenir is variegated salt (Bulgarian: sharena sol). This is a mixture of salt and various herbs, spices and herbs, which is used in the preparation of almost any dish. Experienced tourists advise purchasing salt not in a store, but at spontaneous markets from local old women, who very beautifully lay it out in layers in transparent gift jars.

Variegated salt is a popular souvenir brought from Bulgaria.

The most popular gift from sunny Bulgaria There will be cosmetics based on oil from rose petals: various creams, decorative soaps, balms will pleasantly please your loved ones.

Original leather crafts: coin holders, wallets, straps with original designs are also in demand among resort guests.

The ancient settlement of Nessebar can rightfully be called the leader in the sale of souvenirs - you can’t even take a step here without coming across a shop with souvenirs. Of course, in the busiest parts of the souvenir bazaar, prices will be somewhat inflated, so you shouldn’t rush to buy the first trinket you come across.

So, having become acquainted with the Sunny Beach complex in detail, we can confidently call it the heart of resort Bulgaria. Beautiful hotels await tourists here, cleanest beaches, mild climate and plenty of entertainment for every taste.

Back in the days Soviet Union relaxing in this largest health resort was considered a great success and was incredibly prestigious.

The main reason to choose this particular vacation spot is beach holiday in excellent conditions. All amenities have been created for this on the coast. Literally everything is provided - from showers, playgrounds and cafes to exciting entertainment on the water, including romantic walks on a yacht and flying on an attractive paraglider.

The water park and Luna park will relieve you from the satiety of monotony, filling you with bursts of positive emotions.

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is one of the elite resorts, which is confirmed by luxurious photos. One of the features is considered to be the healing sea climate and thermal springs.

If you are wondering what the sea is like in Bulgaria near Sunny Beach, then it is located in a bay with incredibly clear water of a beautiful blue hue framed by shining golden sand.

Weather in the resort Sunny Beach

The name is completely true, because the sun here constantly pleases travelers. The beach season opens in May, although the sea is still cool. Gambling swimmers are not afraid of this, nor are those who continue to swim in the first days of October.

The best time to relax is from June to September, when the water temperature in the Sunny Beach resort in Bulgaria does not drop below +23 degrees. And the air warms up to +28. A light sea breeze pleasantly dilutes the heat.

Attractions in Sunny Beach

In Bulgaria, the Sunny Beach resort is not rich in attractions. Among its main interesting places visited by tourists:

Embankment. The beautiful promenade attracts people for walks both during the day and in the evening. There are many cafes, shops and entertainment attractions along it.
Action Waterpark. The whole family visits it. It has many attractions for both children and adults.

Excursions from Sunny Beach Bulgaria with prices

The must-see attractions are not located in the resort itself, but require special trips. It’s difficult to get to them without a car, so it’s better to go on a tour.

Unique ancient cities, such as Anhialo, dating from the fourth century BC. Since ancient times it has been famous for its salt mines, and today the mud and salts of these places continue to be used.

Or next door Old city Nessebar, with architectural monuments in the Bulgarian style of the Middle Ages.

K no less interesting places Sunny Beach, Bulgaria applies (cost 4250 rubles).

The cultural attractions of Bulgaria in Sunny Beach include the annual large festivals held here, as evidenced by numerous photos and descriptions. For example, the world-famous Children's Festival, which revealed a lot of talent.

You can see the sights in the vicinity of Sunny Beach not only on your own, but also with a guided tour. The most interesting excursions are presented below.

Beaches in Sunny Beach resort

Every year, the international Blue Flag award graces the coast for its impeccable environmental conditions. Sunny Beach in Bulgaria on the map represents a beach line 10 km long and up to 120 m wide. This is the purest strip of golden sand.

The flat bottom is also sandy with a gentle entry into the sea.

The beach area is very well-groomed, clean, with a wide promenade separating it from the hotels. All beaches are free. The fee is charged only for the rental of umbrellas and sun loungers (8 leva each).

On the Central Beach, a set (plastic sun lounger and umbrella) will cost 7 leva.

Vacationers often buy umbrellas in a store for 20 leva, and when leaving they give them to “newcomers.”

Toilets are paid (only 0.5 leva).

In addition to the central beach, you can visit:

“Irakli” is for those who like solitude. Very clean water, pristine nature around and soft sand. The beach is 40 m wide and stretches 3.5 km.
"Cocoa Beach" - perfect place for surfing. The sandy beach is 8 km long and 50 m wide.

Children's areas

Especially for young tourists there are cozy corners with attractions, playgrounds and swimming pools. Kids have theirs too small areas, where mesh booms separate “paddling pools” with warm water. Animators supervise the games.

Beach restaurants have original children's menus, and bars offer the freshest fresh fruit. But this fun on the beach comes at a cost.

Fireworks of joy

In the Lunapark of the Sunny Beach resort in Bulgaria, and the adjacent Funpark, there is an abundance of the most interesting attractions with slides, centrifuges, carousels. The cost starts from 4 leva and ends at 20.

All beaches have children's entertainment, but nowhere else in Bulgaria is there such a luxurious selection as in the Water Park in Sunny Beach. From any point in the resort area there are free shuttles to the center where the Action Aquapark is located.

Opening hours: 10:00 – 18:00. Entrance ticket for adults for the whole day - 40 leva. For guys under 130 cm tall – 20 leva.

After 15:00 ticket prices drop. An adult will cost 28 leva, a child for 14 leva.

There are quite a lot of minibars with ice cream, fast food, refreshing drinks, and cocktails. There is a restaurant and shops.

The best hotels in Sunny Beach resort

Among the 200 hotels, mainly three- and four-star ones. There are a lot of offers with apartments due to the attractive price. The following can be distinguished:

From the airport 35 minutes, 400 meters to sandy beach. Luxurious rooms, minibars, restaurant. Air conditioning, terrace, swimming pool. Great offer for two. The amount of family privacy is 4266 rubles.

Located next to the beach, in a picturesque location in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. Its own large outdoor swimming pool with comfortable sun loungers and an equipped fitness room. The Ultra restaurant offers an all-inclusive system. Near the water park. The budget option for two will cost 7,806 rubles. “Lux” for two adults and two children – 8,799 rubles.

Located three hundred meters from the beach. Beautiful lush garden with two separate swimming pools for children and adults. Rooms with balconies, air conditioning, microwaves, satellite TV. There is a playground for children. Standard double room – 2924 rub.

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Where to eat inexpensively and deliciously in the Sunny Beach resort

Best cafes and restaurants are not necessarily centrally located. Many cozy establishments are located on the outskirts, but they maintain the brand of “inexpensive and tasty.” Lunch for two persons will cost up to 30 leva.

The beach restaurant "Hawaii" - an open bungalow with an exotic canopy of reeds and palm trees - is well known to lovers of pork ribs and real steaks. There are a lot of people, but also fast service.

A little secret: if you order a cocktail here after 18:00, you will receive a gift from the bartender - a second one of the same kind.

The Jupiter Steak House restaurant offers you to try national specialties, and then your holiday in Bulgaria in the town of Sunny Beach will be remembered for a lifetime. It is located in the Chaika quarter next to Lunapark.

You should definitely try shkembe chobra (spicy soup with offal and garlic). Then shashlik of young lamb with a side dish of mish-mish (stewed vegetables with feta cheese). Very large portions, you can take them with you if you wish. You can wash down the deliciousness with rakia (fruit vodka) or good Bulgarian red wine.

Beer lovers can please themselves with crispy kashkaval (cheese fried in breadcrumbs), as well as chushka burek (pepper with feta cheese inside, baked in pots).

The grill menu whets your appetite at La Banana Bar and Food right on the seashore. To the sound of the surf, kids can frolic in the nearby children's area in front of their parents while they taste huge delicious portions.

Nightclubs in Sunny Beach

Sunny Beach in Bulgaria is filled with entertainment at any time of the day. But night life especially full of unexpected surprises.

For example, the animators of the entertainment service center “Party Patrol” offer to join them and together visit and “patrol” several bars per night, where they will offer amazing discounts and dance parties in top-rated nightclubs.

Tourists compare the Bedroom Beach bar to the clubs of famous Ibiza. This unusual, exclusive nightlife establishment has become famous big amount excellent DJ parties. Stunning snow-white interior, waiters - mulattoes with sculpted muscles, excellent cuisine and high-level music. Decent wine list, but the prices are appropriate.

The biggest show happens at the Grand de Luxe. The club has 3 large rooms, all in different original styles and colors. Each hall has good ventilation and a high-quality laser show.

But entertainment in the middle of the night is not limited to just clubs, there are some very hot places to go to in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria. These are night attractions to relieve adrenaline. For example, “Booster”, with flips in the air at high altitude. Or “Sling Shot”, with flights into “space” in a special balloon-cabin. Obviously, it’s better not for the faint of heart to have fun like this.

How to get from the airport to Sunny Beach

If we consider which airport is closer to Sunny Beach in Bulgaria, then it will be Burgas. Distance 25 km.

You can get there in the following ways:

On public transport. The first bus is at 6:00 am, the last is at 22:40. Interval 10-20 minutes. A ticket to Sunny Beach costs 6 leva.
Using a rented car (but this is an expensive option, more than a taxi, unless you plan to travel frequently to sights).

3. An excellent alternative to all of the above -. The driver (usually Russian-speaking) will meet you with a sign, help with your luggage and drive you in comfort: the car is no more than 7 years old, the cabins are air-conditioned. For large companies - a minivan or minibus.

Pros and cons of the resort

According to tourists, Sunny Beach is simply created for family vacation with children and for active youth. But, like any vacation spot, it has its positive and negative aspects.

Two thirds of vacationers are Russians. There are no problems with the language, Bulgarians understand speech well;
Hospitable, friendly, smiling nation;
Ideal for entertainment lovers;
A huge selection of places to stay depending on your financial capabilities;
Daily strict cleaning of the beaches, everything is clean;
Food prices are reasonable with huge portions;
A bonus for young travelers is shallow water near the shore;
A person with a low income can afford a holiday here. If it is expensive to travel by plane, then there is a budget option - a bus.

There are a lot of inadequate, drunken youth (of different nationalities) due to the cheapness of alcoholic beverages;
After the storm there is a lot of algae and jellyfish near the shore;
Instead of seafood, only river fish is offered;
Tiring and intrusive service near cafes and on the beach;
The driving culture leaves much to be desired.

In general, this country has an excellent ratio of quality and price of service. In order for your vacation to remain unforgettable, large sums of money are not required here.

Where is Sunny Beach resort located in Bulgaria?

You can see the location of the Sunny Beach resort on the map below.

The main components of an amazing holiday

The Sunny Beach resort in Bulgaria is very diverse, as you can see by looking at the photos, choosing a hotel, planning an overview of the attractions on the map, and taking into account the reviews of tourists. Therefore, a holiday “for all 5!” It will work for both young people and children with their parents. Moreover, Sunny Beach is cheaper and more accessible in comparison with the Golden Sands resort. The splash of rolling sea waves and the fine hot sand under your feet will remain in your memories for a long time.

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Sunny Beach Resort

Wonderful Sunny Beach resort (Bulgaria)– the best option for relaxation, both for the whole family and for a group of friends. The vast territory of the resort and proximity to the airport make it extremely attractive to numerous tourists. A distinctive feature of this resort is its wide range of recreation options. You can choose an inexpensive but cozy hotel, apartment or one of the luxurious five-star hotels. From the airport to an unforgettable vacation, just thirty minutes drive.

Bulgaria opens up to visitors a world in which golden beaches, gentle sea, magnificent hotels and plenty of entertainment are beautifully intertwined. By the way, the resort offers hotels of different prices, taking into account any wishes of the client. Therefore, you don’t have to wonder: “Will I find the best option for myself?” Photos of hotels located at the resort Sunny Beach (Bulgaria) You can view it on the Internet and book the room you like before your arrival.

Options for a great holiday in the Sunny Beach resort

Most travelers prefer high quality holidays. Therefore, they opt for hotels with an all-inclusive concept. Sunny Beach (Bulgaria) can offer many such options. One of them is Helena Resort. A five-star complex with luxury rooms guarantees a great holiday and excellent service.

Lovers active leisure will be able to do aquatic species sports, tennis, horse riding, there are many water attractions on the beach - bananas, jet skis, surfing.

In the evening you can go to clubs or discos, and during the day you can ride bicycles or go on excursions. Numerous discos, restaurants, cafes and bars will free you from waiting in lines and offer a varied cuisine. There is plenty to choose from. You may prefer a special tour; Sunny Beach offers a very wide choice.

Get to know yourself important information about Sunny Beach (Bulgaria) can be found on Wikipedia. A short and succinct description will be very useful. Sunny Beach hotels will also be listed there. The most popular of them:

Aquamarine, which offers (Bulgaria) (4 stars);
Dolphin(3 stars);
Burgas (3 stars);
Majestic (4 stars);
Planet (4 stars);

Sunny Beach (Sunny Beach in Bulgarian) is one of the oldest and largest resorts in Bulgaria. Its construction in 1959 began from the place where there were two old wells from which the city of Nessebar drew water in the era of antiquity and the Middle Ages. At the time of its founding, only five hotels were built on the shores of the deserted bay; today there are already more than one hundred and forty hotels. Construction of hotels is underway south of the Hadzhiyska River, and a dacha zone consisting of family-type luxury bungalows is being created. There are no pure sanatoriums in the resort. Vacationers live in hotels, where they undergo certain procedures at medical and health centers.

In its very infancy, the resort was built for local residents. But, today, it is recognized international center recreation and tourism, conveniently located 30 km from the regional center of Burgas, 100 km from Varna and 3 km from ancient Nessebar.

From Sunny Beach to Nessebar you can get there by bus No. 1, which runs at intervals of 12-15 minutes (6:00-0:30 from Nessebar, 6:00-0:00 from Sunny Beach), ticket price - 1 lev, travel time - approx. 15-20 minutes. Tickets can be purchased from the conductor on the bus. You can also get to Nessebar and back by bus No. 5 (Saint Vlas - Nessebar). But when departing from Nessebar, he makes a stop of a few minutes at the bus station in Sunny Beach. The schedule and routes of local buses can be found on the transport company's website. Several times a day you can get to Burgas and Varna by buses passing through Sunny Beach (the schedule is written at the stops).

The resort complex is certified " Blue flag", which speaks of the cleanliness of the environment and the high level of services provided. The International Festival of Bulgarian Pop Songs “Golden Orpheus”, the Ten Day of Symphonic Music, part of the International Folklore Festival, fashion revues, and various beach competitions are held here.

Beach at the resort it is 30-60 meters wide and more than 8 km long. The descent into the sea is very gentle and a depth of 2 meters is reached at a distance of about 70-100 meters from the shore. The beach is located inside the bay, so there are no pronounced ebbs and flows in the sea, and, consequently, big waves. In July-August high temperatures air at sea near the shore, the appearance of algae and jellyfish. The first 70% of the beach is from the sea - paid zone with umbrellas and sun loungers. The cost of an umbrella or sun lounger is 7 leva. Fees apply from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

During the Soviet Union, it was a prestigious resort that many of our compatriots sought to get to. IN last years the resort began to develop dynamically, and the main new buildings were pushed to the north. Hotels in its central part are mainly renovated old hotels. Sunny Beach is very suitable for families and single tourists, but students also love it.

In addition to various sanatoriums in the Sunny Beach resort there are several balneological and medical centers, both therapeutic and preventive. Most of them are based in hotels and hotels. Of particular note are two balneocenters, fully equipped with the latest equipment, which are located in the Burgas and Globus hotels. These complexes welcome guests not only in the summer, but throughout the year. Various programs have been developed here to improve immunity, treat nonspecific diseases of the upper respiratory tract and allergies. Balneological centers use different kinds treatments: physiotherapy, pearl baths with mineral water, sea baths, massage, manual therapy, paraffin wraps, inhalations and other procedures. The centers have light therapy rooms, treatment with low and high frequency currents, saunas and solariums.

Sunny Beach is also called "Children's Shore", because here not only people, but also nature is favorable to them - clean healthy air, moderate climate, safe sandy shore, absence of dangerous or predatory marine fauna, abundance of parks, squares and other green areas. Traditionally, children relax at the resort in special boarding houses and children's camps.

A rare combination of sea breeze, mountain air from the north and endless eastern horizons created a unique atmosphere in the city. The golden beaches are bordered by natural dunes that follow the shape of the bay in a semicircle. Among the rare vegetation, sixteen species of relict plants grow here. The openness of the resort, on the one hand, contributes to the appearance of cool night breezes, very pleasant after the heat of the day. This unique phenomenon has made Sunny Beach a resort that seems to “not sleep” at all. During the day, the beaches are filled with vacationers swimming in the warm sea, and at night the central street, which is called the “promenade,” running along the coast comes alive with crowds of tourists.

Attractions

There are a lot of attractions in the vicinity of Sunny Beach. First of all, this is a monument included in the UNESCO lists, the city of Nessebar. It is separated from Sunny Beach by a road of several hundred meters. It is located on a rocky peninsula 850 meters long and 300 meters wide. Today Nessebar is under the auspices of UNESCO and is included in the list of world cultural heritage. In total, out of 40 Byzantine churches, 11 have survived on this tiny peninsula, two of which date back to the end of the 4th - beginning of the 5th century. There are ethnographic and archaeological museums, small shops do brisk business, and restaurants and open-air cafes by the sea serve delicious fish.

You can also go on a longer journey - the city of Sozopol, which is absolutely not inferior in beauty to Nessebar. Or visit a nature reserve Ropotamo and take a ride along the river of the same name.

In the vicinity of the resort there is a large number monasteries related to the history of the formation of the Bulgarian state. A few kilometers from Sunny Beach there is a field where the Bulgarian Khan Asparuh defeated the Byzantine king, and it was from this territory that the Bulgarians began building lands, their future state. Near the site of this historical battle, near the town of Pomorie, there is the only active men's camp in the south-eastern part of Bulgaria. Monastery of St. George the Victorious built in the 7th century on the site of a Thracian sanctuary. It contains the miraculous icon of St. George the Victorious.

Entertainment

At the resort you can find almost all possible water activities: yachting, hang gliding, parachute jumping, banana rides, jet skis, water skiing, catamarans, pedalos. The largest water park in Bulgaria, Action, operates. There are also diving and surfing schools in the area. Particularly popular are walks around the city on velomobiles(1 hour - 20 levs, 2 hours - 35 levs, 3 hours - 50 levs), electric scooters(similar to Segway) (half an hour - 15 levs, 1 hour - 20 levs) and horse-drawn carriages(15 minutes - 20 levs, 25-30 minutes - 40 levs, 45-50 minutes - 60 levs). As well as jeep safari to nearby attractions. Near the Orange disco (near Peter House) there is bicycles for rent(1 hour - 5 levs, day - 20 levs). Several routes run along the streets "trains" consisting of small trailers (adults - 3 leva, children from 3 to 7 years old - 1 leva).

Tourists who come here with their children can use the services of kindergartens and leave the child in the care of experienced teachers. Speakers of several foreign languages. Older children can stay on special sports grounds with swimming pools and sports equipment, where they will also not be left unattended by coaches and educators.

Thrill-seekers can visit casino, which also hosts various show programs every day. Local discos“Iceberg” and “Lazur” are known far beyond Sunny Beach. Vacationers even from neighboring resorts come to spend the evening there.

All evening and night life of the resort is concentrated on the main street near the Kuban hotel-casino.

Cuisine, restaurants

In the evening, there are not just restaurants on the beach, but specialized entertainment centers, where in an original atmosphere you can watch a program with acrobatic or folklore performances over dinner.

Local confectionery shops are especially popular among holidaymakers. Every morning they bake fresh buns, banitsa and cakes, the taste of which is influenced by Arab culture.

Bulgaria's presence under the Turkish yoke is reflected in some of the local cuisine. Traditionally, halva, local Turkish delight and baklava are very tasty in Bulgaria.