Bourgas is the fourth largest city in Bulgaria and thrid largest resort on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast, which is home to the popular resorts of Sunny Beach, Nessebar; Golden Sands and Albena. Bulgaria's Black Sea coast stretches an impressive 230-miles, with some of the finest sandy beaches in Europe that have 8 Blue Flag awarded beaches to prove it and boasts average temperatures of 27°.
Bulgaria's magnificent mountain ranges, with its deep valleys, are a wonderful choice for those looking to enjoy the fresh air and stunning views made even more spectacular with the abundance of flora and fauna that fill the mountainsides.
The perfect destination for some walking, hiking or mountain biking. Bulgaria is also home to some amazing history and culture that can easily be explored on a organised tour.
The Black Sea resorts are proving popular partly due to Bulgaria's non Euro zone location, something that is impacting on the £ pound value once in resort.
Typical cost of living in Bulgaria (all pricing is approximate):
Pint Of Beer : £1
Bottle Of Wine: £3.50
3 Course Meal: £10pp
Cup of Coffee: 80p
Pizza: £3
Coca Cola: £1
The resort of Sunny Beach is ideal for families with playgrounds, minigolf and an exciting water park available plus much more. If beaches are your thing you will find ample watersport activties available in Sunny Beach.
At night, entertainment is on hand in the form of nightclubs, bars, hotel caberat and traditional folk nights ideal for people looking for a lively holiday experience.
The neighbouring seaside resort of Nessebar is of typical bulgarian setting with cobbled streets the norm. Spilt into the old and new town both are full of life with music and
entertainment on offer, whilst stilll providing the tranquil ambience to relax and take in the sounds.
Golden Sands is a action packed resort with plenty to do both day and night, with a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, make a lazy holiday just perfect. With an abundance of shopping opportunities, restaurants and bars where you can enjoy local cuisine, to pavements cafes and local stalls that line the streets Golden Sands has guests returning year after year.
Albena is gifted with golden beaches and ample water sport activities for all ages. With miniture trains that connect all resorts well, you need not stay in one place for long. An ideal resort for all including families with small children and couples looking for fun.
The Black Sea resorts are blessed with the three largest waterparks in Bulgaria:
Aqua Park - Sunny Beach
Aquapolis - Golden Sands
Aqua Paradise - Nessebar
Whichever resort you choose, don't forget your Bulgarian waterpark experience.
So, whether your ideal holiday to Bulgaria is to let your hair down and be entertained in one of the many modern seaside resorts, or to relax and soak up the sun on a secluded beach where time stands still or even to awaken your senses amongst the breathtaking mountain slopes and lush green hills or to take a journey of discovery through a land of tradition and great contrasts, a Bulgaria holiday definitely has it all!