Bulgarian resorts on the map, where are the best places to go. Holidays with children in Bulgaria: review of the best resorts and hotels
At any Bulgarian resort during the season you can relax quite comfortably with the whole family, but the infrastructure of some of them is more suitable for families with children. What to choose from the many offers and which resort to choose to make your vacation a success?
Choosing where to go
Sunny Beach, Varna, Golden Sands - these are the names that immediately pop up in the memory of potential vacationers who are planning a family vacation in Bulgaria for the first time. And it was a trip to one of the named resorts that for many of us began our acquaintance with this sunny country.
Babies do not tolerate heat well, and the best month for “tourists in diapers” is June or the first ten days of September.
High season - July August, in the main resorts and in Varna at this time it is + 28-32? C, and the water warms up to 25-26? C. You should not come to popular resorts with very young children at this time. And not only because of the crowded beaches and noisy youth parties in the evenings and nights, which will interfere with the normal sleep of the children, and also their parents, tired during the day.
Family holidays in Varna
It takes several days to show children everything that would be interesting to them in this port resort city:
Varna beaches for children
The fact that Varna is a port city does not affect the quality of sea water and the cleanliness of the sand on the beaches. The beaches in Varna are good and clean, and the sea is calm, gentle and safe.
You can swim with children in Varna Central city beach and its separate part - South beach, on the beach Bunite and the beach Kabakum in the resort part of Varna. Here in the suburbs Gull, most of the hotels are located. All of the listed beaches have children's towns with entertainment for children, and the resort beaches have their own animation.
IN Varna and the surrounding area there are many mineral springs. These are the main healing factors, besides the sea and the sun, of the local resort hotels, numerous sanatoriums and children's health camps, where children relax without their parents.
sunny Beach
In 2016, the international travel portal HOPPA ranked Sunny Beach in first place among budget resorts for family holidays. Even during the high season, you can find a hotel here with breakfast, a swimming pool and a small children’s playground or playground for 40-70 euros per family (2 adults + 2 children). True, this needs to be done in advance. The cost of a family room in resort hotels is 100 -150 euros and above.
The resort is awarded the Blue Flag as meeting all environmental requirements. The beach is separated from hotels along its entire length promenade- a long pedestrian street. Sun loungers and deck chairs are paid, but you can also sit under your own portable umbrella in the free areas. The sand is light, the bottom is flat, the beach is cleaned daily.
Family-friendly hotels in Sunny Beach
There are countless large resort complexes, small family hotels and apartments of various star ratings in the most popular Bulgarian resort. Just on Booking you can find several thousand offers and choose from them where in Bulgaria it is better to relax with children.
Good reviews from 4 stars Majestic Hotel And Iberostar Sunny Beach Resort. The first hotel is distinguished by a stylish interior with original design features and well-groomed grounds, the second, completely new, on the very shore, has European service.
Family hotels of the chain are popular among five-star hotels Royal Palace next to the park: Helena Park and Helena Sands, located on the first line.
All these hotels have a children's menu and buffets, swimming pools, animation and children's clubs.
Entertainment: water parks
30 huge attractions ACTION water park divided into 4 zones and located next to the Fort Knox residential complex. Both adults and their parents will get their dose of adrenaline here. The park is open from late May to mid-September. There is a free shuttle bus available from each resort hotel.
During the season, the same buses from Sunny Beach hotels regularly carry tourists to two other water parks: the water park in Nessebar, and to the southern part of Sunny Beach - a mini park "Pirates of the Caribbean".
Golden Sands
This is the second most popular and largest Bulgarian resort. Its golden beaches stretch for 4 km. They are located approximately 16 km northeast of the center of Varna. Natural healing factors: sea, sun, climate, healing mud and local medicinal plants. There is also its own hydropathic clinic, and many sanatoriums, including for children.
The best time for a holiday on Golden Sands with children from 1 to 7 years old: late May - June and the first two decades of September.
It is worth relaxing with children in the following hotels:
The best places to relax in Bulgaria are considered to be quiet and peaceful Albena, Obzor, Ravda and Elenite: you can go there with children of different ages without any problems or precautions, even in high season. Popular and large Bulgarian resorts during the peak season (July - August) are suitable for families with schoolchildren and teenagers. There is more entertainment for them in Sunny Beach and Golden Sands, and older children can tolerate intense heat better.
Albena
The resort is located north of Varna, 30 km from it. Not only alphabetically, but in reality this place in a cozy bay on the slopes of the Dobrudzhan Plateau is rightfully considered No. 1 in most ratings of Bulgarian “children’s” resorts.
Some draw a parallel and compare Albena with Anapa, a recognized children's health resort on the Russian Black Sea coast.
All conditions have been created here for the recreation of very young children from 1 year to teenagers 16-17 years old:
There is a kindergarten for children, and children's clubs in hotels. Experienced instructors will teach older children the basic skills of popular water sports: water skiing, surfing and jet skiing. Those who are not afraid to ride a horse can also learn horse riding skills.
This Bulgarian climatic resort is designed for family holidays and there are not as many children’s camps here as on the Varna port coast. But for more than ten years an international camp has been operating in Albena "Brigantine", which annually hosts the Scarlet Sails film festival.
The cafes and restaurants of the resort's 44 hotels offer children's menus, and cots and potties are available in rooms upon request. Almost all hotels here allow pets.
Holidays in Albena are a little more expensive compared to other Bulgarian resorts, although until recently there was only one five-star hotel (Grand Hotel Flamingo, 2008), the rest range from 1* to 4* stars.
For tourists who prefer Albena and come here year after year, there is good news: in 2018, a second 5* hotel appeared here - “Paradise Blue”.
The resort was built in the late 60s and opened in 1969, so many of its buildings are examples of Soviet architecture of that time. Some have been reconstructed, while in others modern renovations are still ahead.
Weather and beaches
The beaches in Albena are sandy, fine-grained and quite wide - approximately 150 m, stretching along the first line for 5 km. The entrance to the sea is gentle, pleasant and completely safe even for small swimmers.
The season lasts from June to September. Air temperature during peak season (July-August) +29? C, and the water warms up to +22-23? S. You can also swim in September, at this time it’s +24 here? C, and the water in the sea is still +21? WITH.
In the month of October the weather is pretty comfortable(air +20, water +17), and those who do not like great heat can have a wonderful rest here at this time. The advantages of vacationing during the high season, including with children, are the same as anywhere else: fewer people, more fruits and vegetables. You can also swim in the pool.
Overview of a city with history
A city with a rich history dating back 3 millennia. Review- the geographical “center” of the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, its conditional separator. Everything above Obzor on the map is the northern coast of Bulgaria, and everything below it is the southern coast. Due to the mixing of sea air flows and mountain forests (mass Stara Planina) there is good climate therapy for asthmatics and those suffering from bronchial diseases. There are also healing hydrogen sulfide springs nearby.
Children's playgrounds, swings, sports grounds, squares and parks are everywhere, as is the opportunity to hire a nanny for a child. There is not much entertainment for older children in Obzor, but with children under 10 years old you can have a great time. Choosing among the many offers where it is better to relax with children in Bulgaria, many parents choose this option.
There is peace and quiet here, fine sand and a clean, good beach that stretches along the coast for as much as 8 kilometers. There are relatively new 4* hotels and many small family hotels corresponding to the 2* and 3* class. And the prices for family holidays in this place will please you: they are significantly lower than in large and popular Bulgarian resorts.
You can also rent accommodation in the apartments of the original residential complex "YooBulgaria" first line next to the beach, built according to the concept of a famous English company.
You need to worry about accommodation in advance: usually at the beginning of the year, rooms in all the best hotels in Obzor are already sold out for the high season.
The warmest month in Obzor August, +28.7? C, the water this month warms up to +25.4? C, and the sea is warm even in September: +23? C. Summer is sunny, rain is rare. The season begins at the end of May and lasts until September inclusive.
Elenite
Panoramas that open to the eyes of travelers in Elenite, compared to Ibiza. They are said to be even superior to their Spanish counterpart. This young resort is like a closed elite club. Coniferous trees, palm trees and cacti purify the air and staying here is very useful for people with pulmonary diseases and children for prevention purposes.
Snow-white villas with red tiled roofs organically fit into the riot of azure and blue sea, blue peepholes of pools and greenery of the surrounding forests, from where deer ran ashore not so long ago. And all this is diluted with fun colorful slides of a large water park "Atlantis", an electric car scurrying along the paths between hotels, boards and sails of surfers and windsurfers cutting through the sea waves. English and French are often heard here.
Elenite is a haven for the youngest children from 1 to 3 years old. Entrance to the water park is free for all vacationers at the resort. There is also a children's club here. "Aladdin"- an exact reduced copy of the palace from the fairy tales “1000 and 1 Nights”.
What else does the resort have for children:
- outdoor swimming pools for the little ones
- children's disco
- computer games room
- children's playgrounds
- children's sports grounds
Parents can play beach volleyball, there are tennis courts and ping-pong tables, billiard tables, a yacht club and an equestrian center. The beach is 1 km, with fine sand, there is a rental point for water sports equipment.
Weather and water temperature
The weather here is about the same as in Obzor - almost 29 degrees in July-August, the water at the height of the swimming season is up to 26 degrees. Sunny, but June can have 4-6 rainy days. It is comfortable to relax in Elenite from the end of May to the very beginning of October.
In addition to the mentioned resorts, you can have a good rest with your family in Pomorie and on the segment Nessebar-Ravda, where there are also sandy beaches with an excellent entrance to the sea and a lot of interesting things on the shore: children's towns and a large new water park "Paradise".
Conclusion
These are the most recognized, according to tourists, Bulgarian resorts, convenient for families with children. The choice is yours.
If you look hard enough, good places for families with children in Bulgaria can be found in the largest and most popular resorts, as well as in Varna.. The beach season here is almost the same and lasts, as throughout Bulgaria, from the end of May until about the 20th September.
Well known to Russians. In recent decades, this sunny country has been attracting more and more tourists. The most important thing is that you can visit at any time of the year. Where is the best place to go? We will try to answer this question in this article. We offer you a short overview of the most popular and visited places that offer a comfortable stay.
Winter holidays in Bulgaria
In winter, it is better to spend a holiday in the mountains of Bulgaria. Magnificent nature and mild climate will allow you to have a wonderful rest. Let's consider several of the most popular objects, taking into account the reviews and recommendations of experienced travelers.
Bansko - ski resort
Bansko is a city located in the southwest of the country, at the foot of the Northern Pirin Mountains. 145 kilometers separate it from Plovdiv and 150 km from Sofia. The famous ski resort is located here. The skiing season starts in December and lasts until April.
Near the town there is the Pirin National Park, through which the Glazne River flows. The Pirin Mountains are an excellent place for both amateurs and professionals to feel comfortable here. Bansko is a ski resort with a highest point of 2560 m and its lowest point is 1000 m. This popular resort is famous for its main slope, which is 75 km long. A third of it is equipped for beginner athletes, it is served by 170 machines that produce artificial snow.
Bansko has cable cars, an elevator and other essential attributes of a good ski resort. International competitions in alpine sports are often held on the territory of this complex. Tourists who visit this resort can combine active recreation with excursion. Near the city there are ancient cultural monuments - the churches of St. Elijah and St. George, and the Church of the Holy Trinity, located in Bansko, was consecrated back in 1860. Next to it there is a permanent exhibition of icons.
It should be noted that today tourists from all over the world come to resorts here that are designed for guests of any income. Take, for example, the Belmont 3* hotel, located in the center of Bansko. It was built in 2005 at the foot of the Pirin Mountains, 400 meters from the ski lifts that lead to a height of 2600 meters. This homely hotel guarantees excellent service and excellent recreational conditions for ski lovers.
Borovets
This wonderful place is located at an altitude of 1390 meters above sea level, near Mount Musala, the highest in the Balkans (2925 m). The resort of Borovets (Bulgaria) received its name because of the dense forest surrounding it on all sides. Thanks to this, the area is famous for its unusually clean air.
The resort is located 70 km from the capital of the country. The highest point is 2560 meters. Borovets is the most prestigious and oldest ski resort in the country, with excellent ski slopes of varying difficulty and modern systems for the production of artificial snow. Clients note the well-organized operation of the lifts and developed infrastructure.
This resort dates back to 1896. At first, the area was intended for recreation and hunting for the kings of Bulgaria. Now it is a modern ski resort with wonderful territory. Here you can practice various winter sports - snowboarding and skiing, skating and sledding, etc. As for the location of guests, Borovets offers its visitors apartments, hotels, villas of different levels.
Where to stay?
We advise you to pay attention to the comfortable and modern EUPHORIA CLUB HOTEL & SPA 4 *, which is located in a picturesque forest, a short distance from the resort center. Here you will be offered spacious and comfortable rooms. The establishment is suitable for a relaxing holiday. Three three-story buildings of the complex were built in 2011.
Where to relax in Bulgaria in summer?
You are probably interested in the question (if you are going to visit the resorts of Bulgaria): “Where is the best place to go in the summer?” For many experienced tourists, the answer is obvious: the Black Sea.
Golden Sands Resort
In the northern part of Bulgaria there is the most famous, largest and beloved resort by many. It is located very close to the sea capital of the country - Varna (10 km). If you ask the question: “Which resorts are particularly popular in Bulgaria?”, surely 95% of respondents will name this particular area. This popularity is not accidental.
The resort is located on the territory of the Golden Sands natural park, where tourist life does not subside day and night. The resort offers its guests all types of water activities; a magnificent water park has been operating here for more than ten years; there is no shortage of restaurants and discos. You can stay in luxury apartments or in a modest hotel. You can be sure that in any case you will be well served and warmly received by friendly staff. We recommend that you stay at the Admiral Hotel, which we will describe below.
Hotel ADMIRAL 5*
The hotel is located in the center of the resort, close to nightclubs and discos. A narrow path leads to the beach from it. In the lobby there is a Raiffeisenbank, where guests can change currency at any time. The hotel was built in 2004. Occupies an area of 12,387 m2. This is one seven-story and one nine-story building. They have a total of 301 rooms of varying comfort levels to accommodate guests. You can stay in the hotel with small breed pets (weight no more than 5 kg).
sunny Beach
Many resorts in Bulgaria are popular. Where is the best place to go to make your vacation enjoyable and memorable? Experienced travelers recommend going to Sunny Beach. This is the largest resort in sunny Bulgaria, which is known far beyond its borders. It is located between Varna and Burgas.
Every year guests from all over the world come here to vacation. The resort is located in a picturesque area, has proven itself to be excellent with clean and well-groomed beaches and calm seas. Sunny Beach gained its popularity among our compatriots back in Soviet times. At that time, holidays here were considered very prestigious.
The beaches of this resort stretch along the coast for sixteen kilometers. The bay is calm, the bottom is flat, which is especially appreciated by families with children. This is a resort where no one will be bored - neither adults nor children. For kids there are many wonderful playgrounds with carousels, slides, and swimming pools. There are even children's discos here, talented animators work who organize outdoor games and interesting events.
Hotel ALBA 4*
We would like to draw your attention to this nice hotel, which is located very close to the beach, in the center of the resort. Both young outdoor enthusiasts and sedate married couples will feel comfortable here. This hotel was built in 2003, and in 2014 a major renovation was carried out here. You will be able to live in an eight-story building.
Albena
Experienced tourists know how diverse the resorts in Bulgaria are. Where is the best place to go with children? We advise you to go to a relatively quiet place, which is located 30 km from Varna. Albena is considered the third largest seaside resort in the country.
This is an ideal place to relax with children. A year ago, a magnificent water park with dizzying slides and swimming pools for adults and very young holidaymakers was built here. Ten kilometers from Albena is the Botanical Garden of Balchik. This is a very beautiful place where you can see unique plants from all over the world. In addition, there is also a palace, which at the beginning of the 20th century was the residence of Queen Mary.
Hotel ALTHEA 3*
If you are wondering where to stay in Albena, we recommend choosing this hotel. It is great for a family holiday. The hotel is located in the park area of Albena, 45 km from the city. It was built in 1972. Guests are offered to stay in one of 200 standard rooms, which have two beds (single beds), a folding sofa or an armchair. The rooms are designed to accommodate three adults.
Alina Pashinskaya
Bulgaria is famous for its various resorts. There are in the country like long promoted, so very young, but small picturesque villages are rapidly conquering their potential tourists. They also go to Bulgaria improve your health, relax both soul and body. The country's seaside resorts attract not only young, but also more mature holidaymakers who remember the hospitable, brotherly Bulgaria.
Nessebar is the oldest city in Europe
In the New part of Pomorie there is the monastery of St. George. We managed to visit not only the territory of the temple, but also its museum, which is located right there, completely free of charge (we still left a donation for the temple, but voluntarily!).
All sorts of festivals for tourists and city residents are often held on the territory of this cinema.
The large and expensive hotel complex is striking in its size (the photo shows only 1/20 of its size).
An interesting idea for decorating a restaurant on the coast of Pomorie.
The city has a lot of greenery and parks. In the hot summer heat this is especially valuable.
Burgas is one of largest cities Bulgaria
- quite attractive and inexpensive resort. There is a large seaport, international airport, railway and bus stations here.
Burgas has beautiful clean beaches, a large seaside park (about 7 km) with, an opera house and several museums. All this attracts many tourists to the city every year.
Despite the fact that the Internet actively promises cheap shopping in Burgas, in fact prices there is very much rather big, Truth good choice. The city itself, although large, is very beautiful.
On the main street of Burgas is the “navel of the city”.
If you don’t know where the opera house is located in the city, you might not even notice it. Outwardly, it looks more like an ordinary building.
Although Burgas is a port city, the coasts are clean and the water is quiet and calm.
In front of the monument to the Soviet soldier right on the main square of Burgas, in the morning you can “refresh yourself” in an unusual fountain.
One of the main attractions of the city is the Burgas seaside park.
Sunny Beach is the most expensive resort in Bulgaria
- one of most popular and famous tourist complexes of the country. A city of non-stop discos, built up with rows of countless hotels. Everything is expensive here. Prices in shops, restaurants, on beaches, by taxi - several times higher than in Pomorie. And at the same time the resort is literally packed with people. The beaches, although clean, can often be seen seaweed on the shore (and in the evening they are thrown back into the water).
The resort was awarded for the environmental benefits of water and sand Blue flag.
On Sunny Beach there is a bus station. In the city you can easily order many excursions.
If you stomp on these planks for a long, long time under the scorching sun, you can go to the beach of Sunny Beach.
The tourists who stayed in this hotel were luckier - they don’t have to go far to the beach.
Cheerful Duck copes well with his role - he invites vacationers to enjoy fast food.
There is a bridge across the busy Sunny Beach highway. In it you can walk up to the second floor or take an elevator and cross a dangerous road.
A popular form of entertainment for vacationers on Sunny Beach is taking a souvenir photo with a huge live parrot.
Balchik - city-botanical garden
Balchik - inexpensive, but not a very beautiful resort. We wouldn't want to spend all 14 days here.
What makes Balchik popular is its fabulously beautiful summer residence of the Romanian queen in him. This is one of the main attractions of all of Bulgaria, especially its coastal region.
The city is located in the north of the country and is the third largest seaport. We've been looking for a long time bus station in Balchik, but it turned out that he not anymore. There is a regular bus stop next to the old and abandoned building. There is a bus schedule on it, which you can take to leave the city.
The main disadvantage, is that get there from Balchik directly to the same Nessebar or Burgas impossible. Necessarily need to change seats in Varna.
This is what the bus station in Balchik looks like now - a completely abandoned building.
Walking the streets of Balchik is not very pleasant. Old buildings surround you everywhere, and it is difficult to hide from the sun, since there is little greenery.
The Queen's residence looks much better from the outside than from the inside.
There is also an Ethnographic Museum in the city, but entrance to it is paid.
From the territory of the botanical garden you can clearly see the entire city of Balchik.
Golden Sands - a hot resort in Bulgaria
Golden Sands is one of the the biggest resorts of the country. Prices Here a little lower than on Sunny Beach, but the weather is usually very hot. The sun is simply incredibly hot, because the mountains do not allow fresh air to get through, so it is often stuffy here.
Great fit for young people and nightlife lovers. This resort will not let you get bored - music and fun do not stop around the clock. But there is one minus here - descent to the beach and entrance to the sea not so flat, like in Sunny Beach or Nessebar due to the mountainous terrain.
Varna - the cultural and historical heritage of Bulgaria
Varna is also popular resort Bulgaria. This is a huge, lively city with a lot of parks, shops and squares. It’s impossible to say that everything here is very cheap, but the prices also can’t be called particularly high.
Varna is an important economic and cultural center with its own airport and well-established ferry service. This the biggest port city of Bulgaria.
Varna has large bus station, from which you can leave in any direction - both within Bulgaria itself and to other countries of the world.
Varna has many unusual and beautiful buildings, especially in the city center.
The Assumption Cathedral of Varna is very beautiful in the evening, when it is illuminated from below by many small lanterns.
The openwork Asparuhov Bridge is the longest bridge in Bulgaria, connecting the two parts of Varna.
Obzor - a young resort village
We were only passing through this town, but it seemed to us cute And inexpensive, even if a little boring. Obzor is developing rapidly and soon promises a luxurious holiday for any category of tourists.
Prices On him much lower than at popular resorts in the country. In the town there is a bus station.
Sea a little warmer than in neighboring Golden Sands. Great for holidays with children. In Obzor there is a children's camp with a water park and an amusement park.
There is a small bus station in Obzor.
Residential buildings and hotels in the village are small but cozy.
Life moves slowly on the streets of Obzor.
The information board stands next to the bus station and anyone can read useful information.
The village, as we noticed, has a lot of greenery, which is a definite plus on hot summer days.
Before their next vacation, many Russians reasonably wonder where to relax in Bulgaria, because they no longer have the strength to go, for example, to Turkey, and Spain and Italy are beyond their means. The Black Sea coast of this country is not the longest, but it is replete with a variety of resorts - both very popular and quite quiet.
A classic beach holiday is offered by the famous resort area of Golden Sands - this is probably the best place where you can relax in Bulgaria in the summer with both your family and a large group. The advantage of Golden Sands is its proximity to Varna airport (25 km from the city) and excellent ecology. By and large, this is a beach area 3.5 kilometers long with a strip of golden sand 50-100 meters wide and various hotels along the coast. That is, there is all the necessary infrastructure both for “vegetable” relaxation on sunbeds and for active pastime - with playgrounds, water sports, etc. As for the sea, it is quite shallow near the coast, with a clean bottom, a shallow entrance and an average temperature in summer of about +24. The territory of Golden Sands is part of the natural park of the same name. Pipes with mineral water are connected to the beaches.
Those places where you can relax in Bulgaria include the second famous resort area - Sunny Beach, located 35 kilometers from the city of Burgas and 90 km from Varna, the airport of which receives a huge number of tourists. The closest city to the resort area is the ancient and historically interesting Nessebar, so here you can combine a beach holiday and sightseeing tourism. The beaches of Sunny Beach are covered with sand, and as for accommodation, there are 5-star hotels to choose from, as well as simpler and cheaper hotels, as well as apartments, guesthouses and villas that are popular among holidaymakers. In general, Sunny Beach is an area of Bulgaria where it is quite possible to have an inexpensive holiday, even if you book a room in a 3 or 4 star hotel.
Where is the best place to relax in Bulgaria with the whole family, perhaps in Albena - a fairly modern (founded in 1969) resort in the country, located 30 kilometers north of Varna. The length of its beach is approximately 3.5 kilometers, and hotels of different star ratings stretch along it - only a few dozen. Albena operates as a single resort, and thanks to its comprehensively developed infrastructure, it is popular among families, as it has excellent conditions for a family holiday. A separate plus is the more than 100-meter width of the beach. In the vicinity of Albena there is the Baltata Nature Reserve, a unique liana forest that is an excellent place for ecotourism.
Well, gentlemen, vacationers, it’s time to look for a place in the sun. And it’s better on an inexpensive but comfortable sun lounger! How do you like your holiday in Bulgaria - very close to home, a Russian-speaking country, safe and inexpensive!
"Sweet pepper, Golden sands and rose oil" -
These three phrases are associated primarily with Bulgaria: according to rumors, local residents use sweet peppers as an ingredient in all dishes, including rakia and cakes, and a wide range of cosmetics are made from rose oil.
And there is no need to say much about Golden Sands - this is the most famous Bulgarian seaside resort, tested by the grandparents of Russian youth.
Of course, this is the most superficial idea of the beautiful Balkan country.
Bulgaria has not only beautiful beaches, but also excellent ski resorts, historical and cultural attractions.
Most holidays take place in the summer, so potential tourists are interested in holidays in Bulgaria from mid-June to early September.
Weather in Bulgaria by months: June, July, August, September
The country has access to the western coast of the Black Sea: the coastal strip stretches from north to south and is about 380 km. Due to the geographic location, the water and air temperatures vary somewhat.
The first days of summer, seaside resorts can boast pleasant air temperatures during the day, but in the evening it becomes noticeably cooler.
A trip in the first ten days of June is called into question by the rather invigorating sea water temperature, fluctuating around 20 - 21°C and periodic rains. There is no season, but for cautious heat-loving tourists it is better to reschedule their travel dates to Bulgaria until July.
In order not to be upset by cold sea water or rain, plan your trip no earlier than June 10, and choose one of the southern resorts, where “beach” weather arrives a little earlier.
Weather in Bulgarian sea resorts in June
During the day, the air in the north of the country warms up to 24 - 26°C, and in the evening it cools down to 20°C.
The weather in the south is quite comfortable and suitable for tourists who cannot tolerate heat: the air temperature during the day is 26 - 28°C, at night it drops to 21°C. By the end of the month, the water in the sea quickly warms up, and its temperature exceeds 23°C.
An undeniable advantage of a holiday in June is the opportunity to sunbathe for a long time, but do not forget about sunscreen!
Weather in July
Midsummer is the ideal time for those who do not like heat, but do not have a love for cool sea water. The daytime air temperature in the north is 28 - 29°C, the sea water does not drop below 23°C, and its average value is a quite comfortable 24.5°C.
Southern resorts will greet you with daytime temperatures of 29 - 31°C, and sea water will be 24 - 25°C.
Fans of cloudless skies need not worry: there are almost no cloudy days in July!
Weather in August
The end of summer is the peak of the beach season. If you have no complaints about the hot rays of the sun and categorically do not accept water temperatures below 25°C, plan a trip to Bulgaria in August.
The air in the resorts of the north during the day warms up to 29 - 31°C, in the south it is a little hotter: 30 - 32°C. Sea water has a pleasant temperature: 25.5 - 26°C.
The last month of summer is the sunniest and warmest month of the year!
Weather in September
The first two weeks of autumn are perfect for a beach holiday, especially if you are not too happy with the scorching sun. The number of rainy days is minimal, the sea water temperature does not drop below 23°C. The air cools down a bit: daytime temperatures are 25 - 27°C, but very warm days are possible, around 30°C.
Every time those who constantly go on holiday here in the summer year after year know the nuances of the right and best holiday in Bulgaria. And especially for those who are interested in where is the best place to relax and where to go with children, for example, we have selected several places popular among Russians for a beach holiday in this country.
Balchik
An amazingly beautiful ancient city in the north of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. White cliffs with terraced streets and white houses with red and yellow roofs are framed by bright greenery in spring and summer.
Balchik looks very attractive from the sea.
The city is perfect for tourists who experience discomfort in noisy party resorts. Magnificent sandy beaches, calm seas, excellent service and a convenient location that allows you to easily visit various nearby attractions - these are the advantages that will help you decide on the choice of a Bulgarian resort.
Perhaps the decisive argument will be the opportunity to improve your health at a famous balneological resort located 5 km away.
Albena
This is a relatively young resort in the north of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria, which began to develop in the 70s of the 20th century.
Do you view resorts solely from a parent's perspective? Albena is the best Bulgarian resort for families with children: clean sandy beaches with gentle entry into the water - all, without exception, have a Blue Flag certificate, a large number of children's entertainment, a nature reserve located near the border, saturating the air with freshness.
Golden Sands – traditional holiday in Bulgaria
The most famous and popular resort, located in the northern part of the Black Sea coast, which first comes to mind when planning a holiday in Bulgaria.
Golden Sands is located in a National Park, so the tourist complex is surrounded by lush vegetation, delighting with its untouched beauty.
The resort's magnificent beach, covered with the purest sand of a truly golden color, is 3.5 km long and up to 100 m wide. The infrastructure is designed for the most active tourists: here you can practice a variety of water and land sports.
Fans of entertainment and gambling will also not feel deprived: they will find a full range of fun opportunities, from open-air theater to casinos.
Vacationers with children should also pay attention to this resort: according to reviews, many hotels are designed for family vacations.
The popularity of Golden Sands, paradoxically, is its drawback: it is quite noisy here. However, by choosing housing further from the center, you will solve this problem.
Varna
Another famous and visited resort in Bulgaria is the capital of the country’s maritime territories. Varna is so popular that it has its own airport. If you decide to go to Europe and choose Bulgaria for your holiday, then feel free to purchase trips to Varna. This is an ideal place to relax with children.
Your child will not be bored: dolphinarium, planetarium and Happy Land (children's park). And adults will be able to have fun here to the fullest - in addition to the magnificent beaches, you should visit the monastery on the Alanja rock, the Assumption Cathedral.
Sunny Beach – the best holiday in Bulgaria
A wonderful large resort complex is located in the middle part of the Black Sea coast. It is famous for its cleanest beaches, certified “Blue Flag” with a gentle approach to the sea and crystal clear water without noticeable waves, and the surrounding nature, creating a wonderful microclimate.
Sunny Beach is perfect for a family holiday with children: in addition to a magnificent beach, there is a large water park.
The resort is actively being developed: if you're a fan of new hotels and pristine sun loungers, consider a trip to Sunny Beach!
Nessebar
The tiny town, one of the oldest in all of Europe, is located on a small piece of land, connected to the mainland by a narrow 300-meter strip.
This is the best place for those who consider the presence of picturesque attractions near the hotel, if not mandatory, then desirable!
Nessebar has preserved picturesque architectural monuments located in the Old Town area. This part of Nessebar is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The resort is located just a few kilometers south of Sunny Beach.
Sozopol
The cute old town is located in the southern part of the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Ancient buildings, narrow streets and an indescribable romantic atmosphere.
This resort is perfect for lovers of a relaxing holiday. Lush greenery, clean beaches and excellent scenery - what else does a tourist who prefers silence and leisurely walks need?
Where is the best place to relax in Bulgaria with children - For the little ones
Choose inexpensive and safe Bulgarian resorts if you plan to vacation with small children. Everyone has their own taste, but most parents recommend these:
- Children almost never acclimatize upon arrival,
- the road takes a little time,
- beautiful beaches, ideal for little tourists,
- a variety of entertainment for children,
- good "children's" menu in hotels.
As mentioned above, the best places to relax with a child in Bulgaria are the resorts Golden Sands, Varna, Sunny Beach and Albena.
Do you need a visa to Bulgaria?
So, we’ve decided where to relax in Bulgaria. It's time to study visa and financial issues.
Russian tourists need a visa to visit Bulgaria. The cost of a visa is $35, and for an urgent one (within one day) they ask for $70.
Please note that a “packet traveler” has fewer problems obtaining a visa. But in any case, getting it is quite simple, and it won’t be difficult to complete the package of documents yourself.
If you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa, or national visas of Cyprus or Romania, the issue of obtaining an entry permit has been resolved for you.
Holidays in Bulgaria: prices, food, excursions
Prices for tours to Bulgaria
Holidays in Bulgaria are considered one of the most affordable: in summer, the cost of a seven-night tour for two starts from 400 €.
It is most profitable to order a package tour with early booking. This way you can save up to 70%. Services that provide the opportunity to find and buy a tour at a minimum price are listed below (scroll through).
A weekly budget, if you eat modestly and buy groceries in supermarkets, is $100-150. In addition, this price includes a short trip around the country. In order not to deny yourself anything, you should take it with you - $300-400 per person.
How to eat - What does the stomach say?
Bulgarian cuisine is tasty and satisfying: locals have a weakness for meat dishes with vegetables and seasonings. Fermented milk dishes and a variety of alcoholic drinks are very interesting.
What are the prices in cafes in Bulgaria:
- inexpensive cafe - 3-6 levs (national currency (LV), in rubles - 100-200), this food is already included in the price of the hotel room;
- good lunch – 25 LVL (900 rub.);
- restaurant - 10-40 LVL (350-1450 rubles) - depends on the prestige of the resort, location (tourist area is more expensive), variety of cuisine and level of service.
Excursions in Bulgaria – For the soul
Bulgaria is a country with a rich history. A visit to Varna - a cultural and tourist center, Plovdiv and Sofia - the capital of the country, will leave a lot of pleasant memories!
